MEDICUS - the Podcast by Duke-NUS Medical School

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MEDICUS the Podcast shines a spotlight on the people whose very ideas are shaping the future of science and medicine. Produced by Duke-NUS Medical School, a landmark collaboration between Duke University and the National University of Singapore, the podcast shares the stories of scientists who are working on the Little Red Dot to transform medicine and improve lives for people in Singapore and around the world. We cover what we know best--from COVID-19 science to neurological conditions and end-of-life care, and from diabetes and heart disease to sleep disorders and cancers. We make the science relevant and easy to understand. Never want to miss an episode? Subscribe to MEDICUS now: https://www.duke-nus.edu.sg/medicus/subscribe 
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In the blood: Catching cancer before it strikes again
Episode 14
Monday, 17 March, 2025

Cancer recurrence is often deadlier than the original disease, especially when it spreads undetected. Yet for survivors, post-treatment monitoring can be a financial, emotional and mental burden—relying on costly, invasive tests with no guarantees. But what if detecting cancer was as simple as a blood test? In this episode, Dr Debleena Ray, the founder of the biotech startup 2Strands Biosciences and a former Duke-NUS post-doctoral fellow, shares how she’s bridging research and entrepreneurship to develop cutting-edge, blood-based tests that will revolutionise cancer monitoring. What’s inside this episode: The story behind 2Strands Biosciences and Ray’s vision for the future of cancer detection How her love for science began—and what fuels her passion The leap from academia to entrepreneurship—and the lessons learned Her advice for aspiring scientist-entrepreneurs looking to make an impact Episode credits: Hosted by: Brandon Raeburn, Media & Content Specialist Produced by: Sean Firoz, Helmy bin Sa’at and Nicole Lim To discover more scientific insights and personal stories from Singapore with impact on the world, go to: www.duke-nus.edu.sg/medicus