Briefing Chat: How Dolly Parton left her mark on science
Episode · Aug 28, 2026
Nature Podcast
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Podcast, The Mosquito Minute
Hosted by Marushka Soobben and Chris Smith
Adrian Hill discusses the scientific challenges behind developing the R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine, its path from research to use, and efforts to make vaccination accessible in Africa. The conversation explores the complexity of the malaria parasite and the practical demands of vaccine production and delivery. The publisher credits Marushka Soobben and Chris Smith as presenters and provides the episode audio and interview transcript.