#261 Amilra De Silva on Serendipity & the Chemistry of Everything

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Recorded30 May 2022

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Dr Amilra De Silva (more commonly known as AP) is a Professor in the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering who during his 40-year career with Queen’s University developed a blood analyser that has sold 10’s of millions of units and saved countless lives around the world. In today’s episode we talk about: Growing up in Sri Lanka The role his grandparents played throughout his life Moving to Belfast in the 70s Why he was working on a molecular sodium sensor How it got picked up by Big Pharma The Lion King And the wisdom of surrounding yourself by curators, mentors, and other people going deep into an area of expertise Check it out. https://bestofbelfast.org/stories/amilra-de-silva-chemistry-belfast

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