Episodes

  • Ep.1 - Tamara, BRCA and Preventive Surgery [ENG]

    Ep.1 - Tamara, BRCA and Preventive Surgery [ENG]
    Nov 6 2025
    Tamara is a German nurse who has lived in Lisbon for more than twenty years. Cancer has been a recurring presence in her family, affecting three people on her father’s side as well as her mother. A chance encounter with a young patient prompts her to undergo genetic testing, perhaps saving her life and leading her to choose preventive surgery.
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    28 mins
  • Ep.1 - Tamara, BRCA e la chirurgia preventiva [ITA]

    Ep.1 - Tamara, BRCA e la chirurgia preventiva [ITA]
    Nov 6 2025
    Tamara è un’infermiera tedesca che vive a Lisbona da oltre venti anni. La storia della sua famiglia è stata segnata profondamente dal cancro, che ha colpito tre persone della sua famiglia paterna, oltre che sua madre. L’incontro con una giovane paziente la convincerà a fare i test genetici che forse le hanno salvato la vita, orientandola verso un intervento di chirurgia preventiva.
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    26 mins
  • The science of you - Trailer S2 [ENG]

    The science of you - Trailer S2 [ENG]
    Nov 5 2025
    Four episodes. Four powerful stories of patients and former patients who benefited from personalised medicine. From oncology to rare genetic disorders, from preventive surgery to cardiovascular diseases, this podcast brings real human experiences to life, showing how tailor-made therapies are reshaping treatment into a more effective and informed journey.
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    2 mins
  • The science of you - Trailer S2 [ITA]

    The science of you - Trailer S2 [ITA]
    Nov 5 2025
    Quattro episodi, quattro storie di pazienti ed ex pazienti che hanno affrontato il percorso della medicina personalizzata. Dall’oncologia alle malattie genetiche rare, dalla chirurgia preventiva alle patologie cardiovascolari, questa serie del podcast racconta esperienze concrete e umane, mostrando come le terapie su misura possano trasformare la cura in un cammino più efficace e consapevole.
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    2 mins
  • Ep.4 - Proteomics

    Ep.4 - Proteomics
    Nov 21 2024
    If DNA is the blueprint, proteins are the builders, communicators and catalyzers. They’re the ones actually getting stuff done in your cells. Welcome to the world of proteomics – the study of all the proteins your body makes. Think of proteins as the building blocks and dynamic forces that make life possible, each one with its unique role and impact. This episode is all about how proteomics is helping us understand the complexity of diseases and opening up new doors for personalised treatment.
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    26 mins
  • Ep.3 - Immunotherapy: Reprogramming the immune system

    Ep.3 - Immunotherapy: Reprogramming the immune system
    Nov 13 2024
    This episode will take you on a journey through immunotherapy, the quest to harness the power of our own immune system. Immunotherapy represents a paradigm shift in the treatment of diseases, particularly cancer. We will examine the origins of immunotherapy, its current applications, and how it is being tailored to individual patients as a personalised approach. For this episode we interviewed: Professor Michele Maio and Professor Mihai Netea.
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    29 mins
  • Ep.2 - The Microbiome: your inner ecosystem

    Ep.2 - The Microbiome: your inner ecosystem
    Nov 5 2024
    We’re hosts to trillions of bacteria that live inside of us, shaping our health in ways we’re only beginning to understand. Our cells are outnumbered by bacteria, and it turns out that just like our DNA, the makeup of our microbiome is uniquely ours. In this episode, we’ll explore how these microbes aren’t just along for the ride – they’re active players in our health story. For this episode we interviewed: Professor Emma Allen-Vercoe and Professor Nicola Segata.
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    30 mins
  • Ep.1 - The DNA Revolution

    Ep.1 - The DNA Revolution
    Oct 29 2024
    DNA is the blueprint of life. In this episode, we’ll trace the journey from the first sequencing of our genetic code to the game-changing implications this has for personalised medicine today. For this episode we interviewed: Professor Rachel Horton and Professor Aureliano Stingi.
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    33 mins