Amphotericin B: When Medicine Meets Humanity

Timestamps:00:00 - 07:58: Guest Introduction07:59 - 21:57: Neglected Global Diseases21:58 - 35:21: Amphotericin B35:22 - 51:04: When Medicine Meets Humanity51:05 - 01:02:20: The Birth Of NGDI-UBCWatch the episode on Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZEO2cyzApGoGuest Introduction:Dr. Kishor Wasan's work in pharmaceutical sciences has been recognized with over 25 awards, and he's published more than 550 research papers, focusing on how drugs are delivered in the body. As the former associate dean of Research at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada and the co-founder of the Neglected Global Disease Initiative at the same university, Dr. Kishor Wasan has dedicated a large part of his life to finding solutions for diseases that often get overlooked. In particular, he's developing an oral, less toxic form of a drug called Amphotericin B, which is currently in clinical trials to treat Leishmaniasis, a neglected tropical disease that devastates many impoverished areas of the world. Let's jump into the episode and hear the story by Dr. Wasan himself.Follow Dr. Kishor Wasan:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-kishor-wasan-b6a21728/Support the work of NGDI-UBC: Website: https://ngdi.ubc.ca/Medicine & Healthcare Around The World is an international remote podcast that connects with passionate people from all over the world who are making an impact within the field of medicine and health. Here, we discuss global health initiatives, sustainable healthcare solutions, medical innovation, and public health challenges, all in order to deepen our understanding of how certain individuals are able to come up with bold ideas that transform lives. And so, without further ado, let’s get into the next story!Follow me on social media: https://beacons.ai/medpathhos