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World Service,04 Oct 2002,23 mins

Biomedical Research - Growing New Cells

Health Matters

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An interview with Argentinian-born Julia Polak, who works at Imperial College in London. The scientist, who works at Imperial College in London, is at the leading edge of biomedical research, in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. She is working on growing new lung cells to help patients with lung disease, a recent breakthrough.

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