# Vanadium-based medicines & sustainable labs | The chemical breakdown podcast

An episode of [The chemical breakdown & Chemistry in its element](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1162733995), 29 Apr 2026, 24 min.

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This week, we discuss vanadium's potential in the medical field and the changes you can make in our lab to reduce your carbon footprint, with Jennifer Newton and Emma Pewsey. Many are familiar with vanadium's role in metal production, but did you know that it has a history of research as a potential medicine? We explore the little-known story of vanadium's medical potential. And, how can your lab contribute to a more sustainable world? We discuss the areas where you can make a meaningful change.

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