Jean Bennett
Molecular biologist and co-developer of the RPE65 gene therapy for LCA whose first-person account of the research journey and animal and human trial results is featured in the episode.
Best podcasts with Jean Bennett
Ranked by the Snipd community
8 snips
Apr 23, 2026 • 16min
Muons, massive waves and restored sight: the winners at the ‘Oscars of science’
Jean Bennett, molecular biologist who co-developed the RPE65 gene therapy that restored sight, shares her 25-year research journey. Ian Sample, science editor at the Guardian, contextualizes this and other Breakthrough Prize winners. They discuss muons and precise measurements, mathematical breakthroughs around solitons and blow-up behavior, and the rise of gene-focused life sciences awards.
