Through this web series, discover how an intuition, a Parisian laboratory and a bold vision paved the way for contrast media and major breakthroughs in interventional radiology.
Visionary women and men brought to life innovations that transformed medicine.
A human and scientific adventure that continues to shape the imaging of today and tomorrow.
Episode 2 : "The remarkable story of Lipiodol®"
Born in 1901 from a scientific quest around iodized oil, Lipiodol has continuously evolved. From a therapeutic breakthrough to a revolution in radiology, it is still opening new medical possibilities today.
Proof that research driven innovation can stand the test of time…
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Episode 1 : "The Founders"
At the beginning of the 20th century, two passionate friends—Marcel Guerbet and Laurent Lafay—set themselves a challenge: to improve existing iodinated oils. After months of experimentation, they developed a revolutionary formula, twice as concentrated in iodine. Lipiodol was born. Aware of the immense potential of their discovery, they created a company to commercialize it. In 1901, as Marcel became the father of André, the latter would, a few years later, found the Guerbet laboratories and give this pioneering innovation the industrial scale and longevity that would define its future.