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Let's Talk Science with Thuli

Award-winning scientist and entrepreneur Thulile Khanyile hosts scientists, engineers and technology researchers for casual chats about science. In each episode the viewers are exposed to the vast world of science as the researchers casually talk about the problems they are solving. The aim of the podcast is to bring science where you are. The podcast seeks to unravel the complex and technical world of science to make science relatable and accessible to you. After-all, science exists to solve everyday problems that affect all of us on a daily basis. #LetsTalkScience The podcast has an additional segment called #BeyondScience where we get up close and personal with guests, and learn about what makes them tick.

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EP 2 -Let's Talk Pancreatic cancer with Dr Emmanuel Nweke

May 23, 2022 • Thulile Khanyile • Season 2 • Episode 2

In this episode of Let's Talk Science with Thuli, Thuli chats to Dr Nweke about pancreatic cancer. Pancreatic cancer like many other cancer continue to pose great threat to human health. The challenges around understanding cancer and particularly pancreatic cancer are discussed in this episode. The solutions that are currently being researched, including the exciting field of precision medicine are covered in this episode.

In the Beyond Science segment of this episode Thuli and Dr Nweke dive into what it's like for him, as a Nigerian, to work in South Africa. They go on to talk about the xenophobic attacks and operation dudula which has seen pockets of South Africans challenging the porous borders of the country. Is it civic leadership? Does it cause further discomfort for foreign nationals from other African states who are in the country legally? How does he understand the concerns of these locals? What should be done and more.