Humildad que salva vidas. Alejandro Madrigal, médico

Subscribe to our YouTube channel:    / @aprendemosjuntos_mex   Follow us on Instagram: http://bbva.info/4nCMktP Follow us on Facebook: http://bbva.info/3GyAqjS Follow us on TikTok: https://bbva.info/4lCxf9H Listen to our podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0huUiLX... In this interview, Alejandro Madrigal, a Mexican physician and world leader in immunology and bone marrow transplantation, shares his journey from a childhood marked by adversity and dyslexia to receiving the distinction of Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire at Buckingham Palace. Madrigal recounts how the early loss of his father and the need to work from a young age forged his resilience and determination to study medicine, despite financial and educational limitations. Throughout the conversation, Madrigal details his time at institutions such as Harvard, Imperial Cancer Research, and Stanford, as well as his leadership at the Anthony Nolan Institute, where he promoted donor registries and umbilical cord blood banks that have saved thousands of lives. He clearly explains the importance of genetic compatibility, the role of stem cells, and advances in cell therapies such as CAR T cells, underscoring the urgency of democratizing access to these treatments in Mexico. Beyond scientific achievements, Madrigal emphasizes the importance of humility, consistency, kindness, and resilience as guiding principles. He encourages concrete action: donate blood, register as a donor, and always look for a window when a door closes. Her story demonstrates that a passion for learning, collaboration, and social commitment can transform lives and systems, and that each person, in their own field, can be an agent of change and hope. 00:00 - Presentation 05:49 - Personal motivation and overcoming adversity 11:15 - Iconic trips and their impact on professional and personal life 15:27 - How to talk about leukemia and lymphatic cancer from a place of hope 19:15 - Importance and characteristics of stem cells 23:15 - Inspiration to dedicate herself to genetics and immunology 26:47 - From an idea in the laboratory to drug development 30:48 - Advanced cell transplantation and cell programming 38:08 - Continuous learning and what she still needs to learn 42:41 - Themes and motivation behind her literary works and the time to pursue science 48:15 - Current and future projects in Mexico, especially in advanced cell therapies 51:04 - How to enjoy life and avoid boredom after decades of scientific and medical work