Change Happens with Prof. Andrew Wilks - episode 59
"The moment of discovery, that sense of awe and wonderment, is something I wish every scientist could experience." In this captivating episode, Professor Andrew Wilks takes us on a journey from the council estates of Liverpool to the forefront of molecular cancer biology. A scientist-turned-entrepreneur, Andrew’s career spans the discovery of JAK proteins, founding 12 biotech companies, and achieving the rare trifecta: discovering a protein, developing a therapeutic molecule, and creating a medicine that changes lives.
Change Happens · Professor Andrew Wilks, EY, Ernst & Young, jenelle mcmaster
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Show Notes
"The moment of discovery, that sense of awe and wonderment, is something I wish every scientist could experience."
In this captivating episode, Professor Andrew Wilks takes us on a journey from the council estates of Liverpool to the forefront of molecular cancer biology. A scientist-turned-entrepreneur, Andrew’s career spans the discovery of JAK proteins, founding 12 biotech companies, and achieving the rare trifecta: discovering a protein, developing a therapeutic molecule, and creating a medicine that changes lives.
Andrew’s story is one of curiosity, resilience, and unwavering determination to make a difference in cancer research and beyond.
In this episode, Andrew shares:
- The exhilaration of finding something no one else ever has.
- Managing the emotional highs and lows of scientific breakthroughs.
- Transitioning from academia to entrepreneurship and the lessons learned along the way.
- Nurturing young scientists to experience their own "numinous" moments.
Host: Jenelle McMaster Deputy CEO Oceania and Markets Leader at EY.
Guest: Prof Andrew Wilks Molecular biologist and cancer cell biologist
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