A Purdue professor's invention is helping Parkinson's patients communicate, and a therapy in development in a Purdue lab could be a breakthrough for children stricken with Niemann-Pick disease type C, a rare, fatal disease.

Leading By Example

This Is Purdue, the official podcast for Purdue University, highlights stories about Boilermakers from across all disciplines, who through research, innovation and determination, have persistently pursued their next giant leap.

Hosted by Purdue University alum, Brian Lamb School of Communication graduate, and Indiana native Kate Young, This is Purdue aims to examine all of the incredible accomplishments of Boilermakers and their contributions to the world.

Join us every other Thursday as we interview students, faculty, and alumni taking small steps toward their giant leaps, and inspiring others to do the same.