Eric Hoffman‘s academic career began in the artistic arena of music and ended at the bleeding edge of the genetic revolution. in 1987, he discovered the very first disease causing gene…the gene responsible for Muscular Dystrophy. With grit and determination, Eric dedicated his professional life to turning a scientific discovery into treatments that can change lives, and he is tireless in that pursuit. Join us as we learn how AGADA Biosciences has become the silent partner in the global fight against Muscular Dystrophy, and how Alexei, who has lived with MD since childhood, has struggled, and defied the odds, with a disease that doesn’t quit.
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New Wave is produced by Snack Labs. It is written & narrated by Taylor MacGillivary. New Wave is edited by, Jeremie Saunders, Brian Stever and Taylor MacGillivary from Snack Labs. Music and sound design is by Donovan Morgan. Find out more about Snack Labs at www.wearesnack.io
Episode 2: The Quiet Leaders in Muscular Dystrophy
