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Celebrating Merthyr Tydfil

The Merthyr born or based scientists at the forefront of amazing research.

Adam Walton celebrates the scientific legacy of Merthyr Tydfil, introducing us to scientists from the area.

We hear from Dr Claire Price, who is organising this year’s Merthyr Science Festival on the 5th of July.

Professor Julie Williams is a world leader in Alzheimer’s research and the former Chief Scientific Advisor to the Welsh Government. Julie tells us all about her scientific career and advocates for women in STEM.

Dr Caitlin Davies from the Institute of Cancer Research asks how we might more effectively diagnose cancer.

Plus, Academic Psychiatrist Dr Kimberly Marie Kendall describes her work, focusing on genetic factors and their influence on people with severe mental illness.

Produced by Stuart Russell.

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