New approach to cancer treatment
About this episode
Professor Neil Forbes discusses innovative cancer treatments using modified salmonella bacteria.
New, lifesaving treatments can be found at the intersection of bioengineering and medicine. U.S. National Science Foundation-supported professor Neil Forbes discusses how the bacteria salmonella can be modified for treatment against some of the deadliest cancers.
People in this episode
Guest: Neil Forbes
Topics covered
- cancer treatment
- bioengineering
- medicine
- salmonella
- lifesaving treatments
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: U.S. National Science Foundation
Products: salmonella
Books & works: cancer treatment
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