Chasing the Cure

You've seen the headlines: 'Vancouver lab discovers gene controlling good cholesterol,' 'Adult stem cells provide hope for spinal cord injuries,' 'Bovine vaccination may prevent e-coli outbreaks.' Behind each headline is a team of researchers, led by a remarkable Canadian who has spent years chasing the cure. These researchers are looking for treatments for widespread killers-heart disease, cancer, bacterial poisoning. In the next 20 years, their findings will change the face of medicine.