Pathways: The Professor And The Proteins

Rad Scientist by KPBS

Nov 25, 202027:48Science & Medicine

Gentry Patrick was born in South Central Los Angeles to a 16-year-old single mother. Through grit, serendipity, mentorship, and wits, he went on to study science at some of the most reputable institutions and ultimately...

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