<p>In this episode of the podcast series we consider the achievements of two influential medical innovators.  Joseph Lister (1827 - 1912) was the Scottish surgeon who pioneered antiseptic surgery and sterilisation of equipment.  Govinda Vekataswamy (1918 - 2006) was the Indian eye surgeon who took an idea from manufacturing and fast food and used it to transform the treatment of cataracts. </p>

In this episode of the podcast series we consider the achievements of two influential medical innovators. Joseph Lister (1827 - 1912) was the Scottish surgeon who pioneered antiseptic surgery and sterilisation of equipment. Govinda Vekataswamy (1918 - 2006) was the Indian eye surgeon who took an idea from manufacturing and fast food and used it to transform the treatment of cataracts.

<p>In this episode of the podcast series we consider the achievements of two influential medical innovators. &nbsp;Joseph Lister (1827 - 1912) was the Scottish surgeon who pioneered antiseptic surgery and sterilisation of equipment. &nbsp;Govinda Vekataswamy (1918 - 2006) was the Indian eye surgeon who took an idea from manufacturing and fast food and used it to transform the treatment of cataracts.&nbsp;</p>

Joseph Lister and Govindapa Venkataswamy

Inspiring lessons from the world's greatest thinkers and innovators. Based on the book, Think Like an Innovator, by Paul Sloane, published by Pearson. The podcasts are given by the author.

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