Best John Whelans Podcasts (2024)

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EP 147: From research to delivering precision medicine in the clinic with Scott Weiss, Professor of Medicine at Harvard University 37:19

27m ago37:19

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0:00 Intro to The Genetics Podcast 01:00 Welcome to Scott 01:55 Scott’s career highlights to date, ranging from epidemiology to the genetics of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) 04:56 How and why Scott decided to transition into genetics 06:30 The advances in our understanding of the genetics of asthma and COPD over the past 2…

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EP 146: The biology of aging with Austin Argentieri, Research Fellow at Harvard Medical School, Affiliate Member of the Broad Institute, and Research Fellow at Massachusetts General Hospital 43:05

5d ago43:05

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0:00 Intro to The Genetics Podcast 01:00 Welcome to Austin 01:42 What is aging and how should we think about it? 03:50 Discussion of Austin’s recent breakthrough paper on aging, including the questions he set out to answer, and the outcomes of the research 06:32 How Austin’s work focuses on using large-scale population proteomics data to create acc…

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EP 145: Navigating rare disease drug development regulations with Daniel O’Connor 39:12

12d ago39:12

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0:00 Intro to The Genetics Podcast 01:00 Welcome to Daniel 02:04 Defining rare disease in the age of personalized medicine 04:57 Key touchpoints with the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) when developing a new medicine 09:27 Improvements over the course of Daniel’s career when it comes to incentivizing and making the path t…

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EP 144: Research Roundup with Dr. Veera: breakthroughs in developmental disorders, Parkinson's, SLE, and Alzheimer's 56:48

19d ago56:48

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0:00 Introduction 1:40 A recurrent de novo mutation in a noncoding region of a small nucleolar RNA gene that has been identified as one of the most common causes of neurodevelopmental disorders This pathogenic variant escaped notice for years because it was not located in a protein coding region of the genome It now shows potential as a target for …

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The Best of The Paul Ryder Tapes Part Three 1:45:41

22d ago1:45:41

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The final part of a three part "best of" series - featuring choice cuts from The Paul Ryder Tapes series with late Happy Mondays bassist and founding member Paul Ryder and his ex-wife Angela Smith along with special guests Alan Howard, Rosemary Barratt, Sonny Ryder, Chico Ryder, Rowetta, Paul Popplewell, Jeanette Jackson, Daz Gilkinson, Danny Short…

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EP 143: Harnessing human data in drug development with Jakob Steinfeldt, Co-Founder and Chief Scientific Officer at Pheiron 36:17

26d ago36:17

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0:00 Intro to The Genetics Podcast 01:00 Welcome to Jakob and background on Pheiron 02:14 What made Jakob decide to start Pheiron, what the company does, and how his scientific background inspired him to found a start-up 5:24 Jakob’s excitement and inspiration around the power and potential of machine learning 07:07 Cardiology and heart failure as …

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EP 142: From genome to bedside: How genetics is transforming modern medical practice with Dr. Andrea Gropman 42:45

1M ago42:45

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0:00 Introduction 1:40 Andrea’s background and how she got into the field of genetics, neuroimaging, and metabolic disorders 4:00 Insights into Andrea’s clinical practice, including the diverse families and patients she serves and her approach to clinical decision-making 6:30 How genetics and genomics have changed the diagnostic journey in the last…

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The Best of The Paul Ryder Tapes Part Two 1:35:26

1M ago1:35:26

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This is part two of a three part "Best Of" series - where we treat you to the very best bits of the series. Laugh with us and cry with us as the highlights of Paul's life are re-lived - from the heady heights of success with Happy Mondays through to his drug addiction and breakdowns. Featured in this episode are Paul Ryder alongside his ex wife Ang…

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EP 141: Bringing genomics to the clinic with Lori Orlando, Associate Prof at Duke University 43:24

1M ago43:24

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0:00 Intro to The Genetics Podcast 01:00 Welcome to Lori Orlando 03:00 Lori’s career: From mathematical modelling to genetics and family history 05:11 The study that revealed 20% of the general population is at a higher risk of disease than average and needs preventative care 07:36 The first five diseases that Lori started analysing through informa…

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The Best of The Paul Ryder Tapes Part One 1:37:21

1M ago1:37:21

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On this multi-award-winning show featuring the in-depth life story of Happy Mondays founding member Paul Ryder, this is the first of a three part "Best Of" compilation from the series. This week's episode features special guests Bez, Rowetta, Gaz Whelan, Mark Day and Paul Davis as well as the Rock N Roll Mums: Paul and Shaun Ryder's mum Linda and h…

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EP 140: The future of Electronic Health Records and data analysis with Ben Goldacre 52:51

2M ago52:51

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0:00 Intro to The Genetics Podcast 1:00 Welcome to Ben Goldacre 02:22 Ben’s open data projects at the Bennett Institute and the challenges they aim to tackle 04:03 Using Electronic Health Records (EHR) to help the National Health Service improve care 06:18 The importance of software development within healthcare data and how to manage salary scales…

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Bonus Episode 31 - John Robb: Happy Mondays as a cultural phenomenon, Tony Wilson's vision and Manchester's renaissance 47:20

2M ago47:20

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In this special bonus episode, Angela Smith, ex-wife of Happy Mondays founding member and bassist Paul Ryder, talks to Manchester cultural legend, musician from The Membranes and Goldblade, journalist, author and all round lovely human John Robb. Hear about Tony Wilson's original vision for the band, his grand plan for Manchester, when drugs floode…

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EP 139: Rare disease breakthroughs using tRNA with Michelle Werner, CEO of Alltrna and CEO-Partner of Flagship Pioneering 44:42

2M ago44:42

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0:00 Intro to The Genetics Podcast. 01:00 Welcome to Michelle. 02:00 Sstop codon diseases and how are they characterised 03:45 Diseases caused by premature stop codons in haploinsufficient genes. 04:35 The role of transfer RNA technology in finding solutions for premature stop codon diseases. 06:16 How Alltrna is engineering tRNAs which can bind to…

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Bonus Episode 30 - Muzzer: Toe to toe with Axl Rose, clashing with Mick Hucknall and fun with Ronnie Biggs in Rio 56:07

2M ago56:07

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In this jaw-droppingly honest interview, former Happy Mondays personal manager Anthony Murray aka Muzzer reveals behind-the-scenes secrets of the band, telling of shocking debauchery and hilarious archetypal rock star shenanigans - going toe to toe with Axl Rose when he steals Shaun Ryder's woman, arguments with Mick Hucknall over pizza and coming …

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Bonus Episode 29 - Gaz Whelan Part Three: The birth of Happy Mondays, breakdowns, heroin and Humphrey Cushion 48:21

2M ago48:21

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The third special bonus edition featuring legendary Happy Mondays drummer Gaz Whelan, one of Paul's closest friends. Hear about the formation of the band, their rise to superstardom and the band's initial implosion when everything collapsed and landed both Gaz and Paul in a mental health facility in this poignant and hilarious episode. Hosted on Ac…

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EP 138: Personalised medicine using microbiome models with Dr. Almut Heinken 40:22

2M ago40:22

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0:00 Introduction 1:45 Almut’s research experience, including two recent publications on genome-scale metabolic reconstruction human microorganisms Genome-scale metabolic reconstruction of 7,302 human microorganisms for personalized medicine APOLLO: A genome-scale metabolic reconstruction resource of 247,092 diverse human microbes spanning multiple…

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Bonus Episode 28 - Tony Michaelides aka Tony the Greek: Disastrous Happy Mondays interviews, Tony Wilson's indulgence and the birth of a cultural movement 32:02

2M ago32:02

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Legendary Piccadilly Records DJ, Factory Records PR and record plugger Tony Michaelides aka Tony the Greek reveals secrets from the early days of the Mondays, the battles behind the scenes, the disastrous radio and TV interviews and how Happy Mondays sparked a cultural revolution. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Nairn County success, Jock Wallace's Efforts To Try To Take Him To Hearts And His Family Football Success : John Sim: S3 E21 53:40

2M ago53:40

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Former Nairn County FC player John Sim talks to Sean McAngus in the Highland League Podcast. 🔥 Race for his signature as a youngster. 💥 Success with Nairn County. ⚽ Cup upset over Forfar. 🔥 Praise from Jock Wallace and how he tried to take him on trial at Hearts. ⚽His grandfather Andy Mitchell and uncle Andy 'Juppy' Mitchell's football success. And…

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EP 137: Mavis Machirori on promoting equity, diversity, and social justice in genomics research 41:40

3M ago41:40

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0:00 Intro 1:30 Mavis’ career arc, from starting as a midwife to researching medical innovation and technology with an emphasis on advocacy and equity 7:00 Systemic issues that are easily overlooked in medical research and advancements Webinar: Participant Diversity: Increasing the Impact of Biomedical Research Webinar 10:00 Addressing Eurocentrici…

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Fifteen minute extended series trailer! 14:56

3M ago14:56

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Here's a fifteen minute trailer featuring some highlights from the first series of the show! Gaz Whelan's saucy Wembley secret, Happy Mondays and The Stone Roses do Top of the Pops together, Paul has a nervous breakdown, Paul leaves home because he can't have a salamander, he's prophetically asked how he thinks his brother would feel if he got a ca…

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Bonus Episode 27 - Jason Whelan, Andy Hardy and Kingo: Tales from the frontline of Happy Mondays - fights, drugs, fun and tears 1:17:51

3M ago1:17:51

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On this multi award-winning show telling the complete story of the life of Happy Mondays founding member and bassist Paul Ryder, this episode featured three people who were there from the very start - drummer Gaz Whelan's brother Jason, one of Paul's best friends Andy Hardy and celebrity Salford hairdresser Kingo. Hear never before heard stories fr…

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EP 136: Developments in ring chromosome 20 research and advocacy with Allison Watson 40:57

3M ago40:57

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0:00 Introduction 2:00 Allison’s personal journey to researching epilepsy and ring chromosome 20 syndrome 4:00 Biggest challenges families face with ring chromosome 20 syndrome 11:00 Incidence and prevalence of r(20) syndrome, and how we can improve data reliability 21:00 Applying next generation sequencing to r(20) syndrome gene research 29:00 Eng…

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Bonus Episode 26 - Rowetta: hilarious and poignant tales from the past 30 years of her days with Happy Mondays 51:44

3M ago51:44

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Happy Mondays female vocalist, the delicious diva, the siren of song, the woman with the velveteen vocal chords, the legend that is Rowetta takes us through her highlights of the last 30 years of her time with the Mondays, right through to Paul's untimely death in July 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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EP 135: Integration of newborn sequencing programs into healthcare systems with Dr. Ingrid Holm 41:16

3M ago41:16

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0:00 Introduction 1:30 Ingrid’s initial interests in genetics, paediatrics, and newborn screening 2:45 How the original BabySeq project, a pioneering newborn sequencing program got started, how it’s going, and the launch of BabySeq2 8:45 Lessons from BabySeq1 and goals for BabySeq2 10:30 Potential societal and long-term considerations for those inv…

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C:\bot_run : A K12 Cybersecurity Podcast S2 E1 59:29

3M ago59:29

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C:\bot_run A K12 Cybersecurity Podcast Welcome to Season 2 Episode 1 of C:\bot_run, a podcast focused on discussions and conversations about K-12 cybersecurity. This episode: We are proud to have Frankie Jackson, Senior Advisor Cybersecurity Coalition for Education, joins us to discuss the Cybersecurity Rubric for Education, CCRE certification, pee…

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Bonus Episode 25 - Linda Ryder and Carl Williams: Paul and Shaun's mum Linda and his oldest friend Carl reveal hilarious childhood secrets 48:56

3M ago48:56

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On this multi award-winning podcast charting the life story of Happy Mondays founding member and bassist Paul Ryder, this bonus episode features a full length in depth interview with his mother, Linda Ryder revealing secrets from the childhood Paul and Shaun Ryder shared and Paul's oldest friend Carl Williams spills the beans about the childhood sc…

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EP 134: Prenatal genetic testing and the future of AI in genetic counselling with Kira Dineen, host of DNA Today 40:44

3M ago40:44

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0:00 Introduction 1:00 The backstory of how Kira first started DNA Today in 2012, when she was still in high school! 3:30 Some of Kira’s favourite topics she has discussed on DNA Today, including the legacy of Henrietta Lacks, and the story of a Glee actress with down syndrome 10:00 Kira’s best practices for podcasting, from over 10 years of experi…

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Bonus Episode 24 - Happy Mondays guitarist Mark Day: fighting brothers, addiction, break-ups and the traumatic day Paul died 1:01:15

3M ago1:01:15

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In this special bonus episode we have the full interview with Happy Mondays guitarist Mark Day - prepare to laugh out loud at his hilarious stories of life in the chaotic early days of the band. From dodgy hotels in China through to chaos in Barbados, stage collapses in Spain and fights in Panama, this episode has it all! We also hear from Mark abo…

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EP 133: Insights into pharmacogenomics and increasing diversity in genomics research with Dr. Emma Magavern 39:17

3M ago39:17

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0:00 Introduction 2:00 The value of an English Literature degree in designing and analysing research studies in medicine 3:45 Emma’s entrance to pharmacogenomics and her transition from practising physician to genetics research 6:00 How the East London Genes and Health program is increasing representation of diverse populations, namely South Asians…

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Bonus Episode 23 - John Tuvey, Drummer from Flowered Up - dubbed London's answer to Happy Mondays, on the early 90s rave scene and how heroin destroyed everything 53:31

4M ago53:31

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Another emotionally charged episode, this time with special guest John Tuvey, drummer from the legendary band Flowered Up, often described as London's answer to Happy Mondays. Mad tales of raving in the early days followed by a tragic demise due to heroin infiltrating the band and ultimately causing the death of two of their members. Hosted on Acas…

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EP 132: From mammoths to genome editing, trailblazing genetics with Dr. George Church 47:41

4M ago47:41

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0:00 Introduction 1:00 George’s upcoming big projects, including developing full recycling, renewing energy, creating bioweather maps, and harnessing citizen science 6:45 Progress in engineering viral resistance in humans, including thoughts from pre- and post- pandemic 11:00 A swapped genetic code that prevents viral infections and gene transfer b…

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Ep. 27 - Jeremy Laster, Rancho Mission Viejo 42:58

4M ago42:58

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In the latest episode of the Inspirational Leadership with the Best in Home Building podcast Mollie Carmichael sits down with Jeremy Laster, President of Rancho Mission Viejo. Over the past 22 years, Mr. Laster has overseen the development and operation of more than 2.0 million square feet of commercial real estate assets, over 2,500 apartment unit…

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Bonus Episode 22 - Dave Haslam: The inside story of the early Happy Mondays times, Shaun Ryder vomits during an interview and Factory's answer to the Sex Pistols is born 40:10

4M ago40:10

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On this award-winning series telling the definitive life story of Happy Mondays founding member and bassist Paul Ryder, we meet the man who championed the Mondays in the music press before they were famous and was part and parcel of the development of the Madchester scene. A international DJ in his own right, a successful author and music critic - …

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EP 131: The potential of somatic genomics in drug discovery and development with Jake Rubens 44:57

4M ago44:57

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0:00 Intro 0:40 Jake’s experiences as a serial entrepreneur starting five companies with a basis in genomic science 5:30 Opportunities for research and drug development in the realm of somatic science 9:20 Somatic evolution and how it provides valuable insights into disease mechanisms 12:30 Advantages and disadvantages of studying germline genome-w…

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Bonus Episode 21 - Paul Popplewell: Secrets from the set from the actor who played Paul Ryder in the Happy Mondays movie 24 Hour Party People 46:16

4M ago46:16

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A rollercoaster of a bonus episode with hilarious chat as well as tear-jerking memories from the actor Paul Popplewell, who played the part of Paul Ryder in the film 24 Hour Party People and subsequently became good friends with Paul. Secrets from the set and stories galore from the past 20 years including bittersweet memories from Paul's funeral. …

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EP 130: Quarterly insights into noncoding variants and GWAS with Dr. Veera Rajagopal 51:56

4M ago51:56

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Show Notes: 0:00 Introduction 1:20 How polydactyl mutations can inform research on non-coding variant mechanisms The importance of low-affinity binding between transcription factors and targets How these lessons can help us improve our understanding of drug and target discovery See Veera’s January round-up for more information: https://www.gwasstor…

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Bonus Episode 20 - Paul Davis: Former Happy Mondays keyboardist on feuding brothers, playing Glastonbury and the early days of the Hacienda 31:51

4M ago31:51

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A rare and exclusive interview with the original keyboardist of Happy Mondays - the legendary Paul Davis, who reveals secrets from the early days of the band in this chat with the ex-wife of Paul Ryder, Angela Smith. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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EP 129: Patient advocacy for genetic ALS and FTD with Jean Swidler, Executive Director of End the Legacy 38:44

4M ago38:44

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0:00 Introduction 0:45 Jean’s personal experiences with family members with genetic ALS 10:00 Jean’s thoughts on the barriers and facilitators to providing treatment for those with genetic ALS 13:20 Insights into C9orf72, a common genetic determinant of ALS, and how it can also be associated with FTD 16:10 Jean’s experiences as an active advocate f…

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Bonus Episode 19 - Disco Dave and Second Line Mo: Scrapes with Marilyn Manson, Calls with Robbie Williams and Struggles with Heroin 52:24

5M ago52:24

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A deeply personal episode where two of Paul's closest friends reveal details of his terrible struggles with heroin addiction, his encounter with Marilyn Mansion and a night with the Fun Loving Criminals that changed the course of Paul's life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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EP 128: Parkinson’s disease and precision medicine with Drs. James Beck and Ignacio Mata 50:18

5M ago50:18

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0:00 Introduction 1:05 Insights into the PD GENEration’s (a programme from the Parkinson's Foundation) milestones and progress points for the upcoming year 3:30 The shifting attitudes and perspectives of neurologists and healthcare workers at the PD GENEration 5:50 Insights into Nacho’s work with the genetics of Parkinson’s disease 10:20 Barriers a…

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Bonus Episode 18 - The Rock n Roll Mums part 2: Paul and Shaun Ryder's mum Linda and Gaz Whelan's mum Sandra 50:50

5M ago50:50

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Fan favourite the Rock n Roll mums Happy Mondays Paul and Shaun Ryder's mum Linda and drummer Gaz Whelan's mum Sandra chew the fat in this special bonus episode. Hear about the stresses that the lies in the media caused, the night Paul and Shaun's dad Derek was in the doghouse and how Sandra's nighttime antics got her in trouble with her parents.. …

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EP 127: Insights into precision medicine, fatty liver disease, and minimally invasive diagnostic tools with Dr. Mazen Noureddin 39:10

5M ago39:10

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0:00 Intro 0:25 Mazen’s lifelong commitment to furthering the field of precision medicine in liver disease research, fueled by a personal connection of his grandmother developing MASH cirrhosis 2:30 Breakthroughs in the field of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) since the beginning of Mazen’s career 5:30 The potential…

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Bonus Episode 17 - Philip Shotton: co-director of Happy Mondays videos, tells never-heard-before stories from the shoots and introduces the band to Carl Denver 42:06

5M ago42:06

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A fab bonus episode where never heard before Mondays stories are told by Philip Shotton - one of the Bailey Brothers who co-directed most of the Mondays' videos. Philip invented the iconic word "Madchester" and introduced the band to Carl Denver when Tony Wilson instigated a Factory night out to a supper club where he was playing. Find out who was …

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EP 126: Patient-led research for ultra-rare disease drug development with Julia Taravella, Executive Director of Rare Trait Hope Fund 39:41

5M ago39:41

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0:00 Introduction 0:25 Julia’s personal experience with ultra-rare diseases within her family 10:25 The importance of increasing accessibility to genetic testing across populations to learn more about ultra-rare diseases 14:00 The origin story of Rare Trait Hope Fund 23:50 Current research and next steps in developing potential gene therapies for a…

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Bonus Episode 16 - Peter Hook: Happy Mondays behaving badly, getting a knock on the door from Paul and scandalous behavior at Paul's funeral 46:00

5M ago46:00

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On this award-winning podcast featuring extended interviews with the contributors to the main series of The Paul Ryder Tapes, this week's episode featured the mighty Peter Hook from Joy Division, New Order and now Peter Hook and the Light. Hooky, as he is affectionately known, spills the beans on the early days and bad behavior of the Mondays as th…

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EP 125: The future of UK Clinical Trial Policy: Innovation, integration, and game-changing legislation with Lord James O’Shaughnessy 45:23

5M ago45:23

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0:00 Introduction 1:25 How Lord O’Shaughnessy became involved in scientific policy making and his path to writing the UK Commercial Clinical Trials Review. 04:05 How Lord O’Shaughnessy pivoted from education to a focus on life sciences 06:38 The biggest challenges Lord O’Shaughnessy faced during his time as Parliamentary Under Secretary for Health …

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Bonus Episode 15 - Clint Boon: the early days of the Mondays, the legendary fundraiser for Chico and the uninvited guest who gatecrashed Paul's funeral 51:01

5M ago51:01

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On this week's award-winning series telling the complete life story of the late Happy Mondays founding member and bassist Paul Ryder, Inspiral Carpets legend Clint Boon talks about the early days of the Mondays, the legendary fundraiser for Chico and the uninvited guest who gatecrashed Paul's funeral. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…

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EP 124: How ReCode Therapeutics is pioneering tissue specific delivery of gene therapies for Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia with John Matthews 42:00

6M ago42:00

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0:00 Introduction 01:10 How growing up in Malawi planted the seeds for John’s career in medicine and transition to therapeutic development 04:35 Why John focuses on rare diseases and conditions such as asthma 06:01 What has changed over the last decade in terms of treating and understanding asthma and the progress that genetics has enabled 07:31 Wh…

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Bonus Episode 14 - Phil Saxe: The Mondays' very first manager, the procurer of flares, the shepherder of the fledgling group 49:27

6M ago49:27

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On this award-winning show which has just reached a total of 350,000 listens - we meet Phil Saxe, the very first Mondays manager who spills the beans on the early days - from the day Paul Ryder and Paul Davis went to buy flares from his market stall to them signing their first record deal, their first taste of crack in New York - "never again!" - a…

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EP 123: The ethics of newborn genome screening: Actionable insights and beyond with Holly Peay, Senior Research Scientist at the Research Triangle Institute 45:34

6M ago45:34

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0:00 Introduction 0:50 Holly’s background and career so far 03:30 Complex decision-making and multiple risk factors: Family history, genetics, phenotypes and beyond 07:05 Changes within the last decade to help people make complex, sometimes subjective, healthcare decisions 09:20 Impact on people: The RTI’s mission and the Early Check Study 13:45 Ne…

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