Breakthrough: The Quest for Life
By Dr William Pao

Meet the doctors, scientists and patients patients fighting the world's worst diseases A must read.'and Siddhartha Mukherjee, bestselling author ofand The Emperor of All MaladiesWhat does it take to create a new medicine? The trajectory from laboratory to your neighbourhood pharmacy rarely runs smooth. Drug hunting demands radical leaps of imagination, the expertise of many… and a hefty dollop of luck. Unsurprisingly, eureka' moments come few and far between - but, when they do, they change lives.Charting the discovery of eight revolutionary drugs, Dr William Pao cuts to the innovative heart of biomedical research and celebrates the tireless work of the scientists, doctors, patients and families fighting for better medical care. For each of these medicines, whether a potentially life-saving new treatment for cancer, or something as commonplace as paracetamol, there stands a cast of characters and a wealth of stories. Documenting these fascinating journeys,and Breakthroughand grants a privileged, behind-the-scenes look at the medicines that improve - and very often save - our lives.Foreword by Nobel Prize-Winner Harold Varmus*** Utterly compelling.'and Dame Kate Bingham, author ofand The Long Shot A celebration of medical innovation.'and Guardian Captivating... An essential read.'and Art Levinson, former CEO of Genentech