# Breakthrough: The stories behind Life-Changing Therapies | Dr. William Pao former CDO of Pfizer

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Podcast: [Nucleate Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/nucleate-podcast-6322042)
Published: 2025-06-11T04:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Dr. William Pao joins the Nucleate Podcast to share his inspiring journey from losing his father to cancer to leading groundbreaking cancer research and founding Revelio Therapeutics. He discusses the discovery of EGFR mutations, the stories behind his book Breakthrough, and what it takes to bring life-changing drugs to patients. Tune in for insights on biotech innovation, scientific resilience, and the future of medicine and check out Breakthrough on Amazon or a bookstore near you.

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