In the gleaming halls of medicine, a star surgeon named Dr. Paolo Macchiarini promised a revolutionary future. With his charm and groundbreaking research, he captivated the medical world.

But whispers of doubt began to grow...

Was Dr. Macchiarini a true medical miracle worker, or was something far more sinister at play?

This episode of 'In the Mask' dives into the chilling tale of a man who built a career on lies, the brave souls who exposed him, and the fight for justice for his patients.

Sources:

https://news.ki.se/the-macchiarini-case-timeline 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paolo_Macchiarini 

https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2016/01/celebrity-surgeon-nbc-news-producer-scam 

https://allthatsinteresting.com/paolo-macchiarini 

https://www.theguardian.com/science/2016/mar/23/superstar-doctor-fired-from-swedish-institute-over-research-lies-allegations-windpipe-surgery

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