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Episode 67: Robert Hay - Haemophilia

Episode 67: Robert Hay - Haemophilia

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Rob shares his personal journey growing up with severe haemophilia A, a rare bleeding disorder. Diagnosed as a baby due to family history, Rob and his brothers inherited the condition from their mother, who is a carrier of a mutated gene leading to haemophilia. His story spans from childhood limitations, frequent injections, and a sense of isolation, to the profound impact a life-changing treatment can have. Rob also reflects on what it means to work in clinical research while being directly impacted by its advances. This episode is a compelling testament to resilience, progress in medicine, and the hope that future generations may never experience what he and his brothers did.

The song that Rob chose is Iris by The Goo Goo Dolls.

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