The Queen Visits the Royal Society of Edinburgh

The video discusses the groundbreaking discovery of cancer stem cells in chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) by Professor Holyoak in 1999. It highlights her seminal observations in hemopoietic and stem cell biology, which have transformed the understanding and treatment of CML. The video also addresses the challenges in curing CML with kinase inhibitors alone and recognizes Professor Holyoak's contributions with a Royal Society of Edinburgh Royal Medal.

What observations did Professor Holyoak make in the fields of hemopoietic and stem cell biology?

What recognition did Professor Holyoak receive for her contributions to the field?