# Dr. Marty Burke: Making Molecules, Making a Difference

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Starts Fri 18 Dec 2026, 02:30 UTC.

Doug Cruitt talks with Dr. Marty Burke about the people and experiences that led him into chemistry, research, and entrepreneurship. From a patient’s unforgettable question to building molecules with robots, Burke explores how University of Illinois resources, collaboration, and persistence helped turn scientific ideas into companies.

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