The 24th episode of the Progress Educational Trust podcast discusses access to and funding for preimplantation genetic testing (PGT), featuring contributions from Charlotte Tomlinson, Dr Melanie Nana, Professor Frances Flinter, Nick Meade and Diana Perry.
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We would like to thank Jon Nicoll (who created the opening and closing music for our podcast), and also the D'Oyly Carte Charitable Trust (which supported the event featured in the 24th episode).
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