Episodes

  • Ep.2 - Rare genetic diseases: the story of Joe, Connie, and their family [ENG]

    Ep.2 - Rare genetic diseases: the story of Joe, Connie, and their family [ENG]
    Nov 21 2025
    Joe is a lively and joyful teenager from the north of England. He loves Italy, because here is where he was cured of a rare genetic disease, the same that claimed the life of his little sister, Connie. In this episode, we follow the story of Joe and his family to explore the frontiers of personalized medicine for genetic therapy.
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    26 mins
  • Ep.2 - Malattie genetiche rare: la storia di Joe, Connie e della loro famiglia [ITA]

    Ep.2 - Malattie genetiche rare: la storia di Joe, Connie e della loro famiglia [ITA]
    Nov 21 2025
    Joe è un adolescente pieno di vita che arriva dal nord dell’Inghilterra. Ama l’Italia perché è qui che è stato curato da una malattia genetica rara, la stessa che ha tolto la vita alla sua sorellina Connie. In questa puntata raccontiamo la sua storia e quella della sua famiglia, per scoprire quali sono le frontiere della medicina personalizzata per le terapie geniche.
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    24 mins
  • 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
  • S1 E4 - Proteomics

    S1 E4 - 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
  • S1 E3 - Immunotherapy: Reprogramming the immune system

    S1 E3 - 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