Chapter 20
Author: Geowriter
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He became a man on a mission.

Gill rushed to work early that morning,did his ward rounds and checked up on all his special patients.

He called over his driver and personal assistant to prepare a trip to the research institute's permanent site.

He needed to follow up on the progress of the research being done.

Especially stem cell research.

The last briefing he got from the team leader research unit was that they were 75% successful in the production of a stem cell vaccine that can help many body functions and organs grow and regenerate.

The vaccine has been tested on specimens,which showed good progress but wasn’t viable enough to be commercialised for public use.

“Draft a letter to Mr Collins and family.

Tell them we have a vaccine that could turn around his stage 4 cancer condition.

Make them understand that the vaccine is still

In its early stages.

I would like to a schedule a meeting with them,so I can explain that this vaccine has its shortcomings but on the other hand could sa
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