This episode of "Targeting the Toughest Diseases," sponsored by Vertex Pharmaceuticals, focuses on Type 1 Diabetes. It features the story of Madison Carter, an investigative reporter who has lived with the disease since childhood, and Dr. Aaron Kowalski, CEO of JDRF, who shares the history and challenges of managing Type 1 Diabetes. The podcast also includes insights from Dr. Felicia Pagliuca of Vertex, discussing their research into cell therapy as a potential cure, and Dr. Doug Melton, a stem cell researcher at Vertex, who was inspired to find a cure after his son was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. The episode highlights the difficulties of living with the disease, the advancements in treatment, and the ongoing search for a cure through innovative cell therapy research.
