The Science Behind a Face Transplant




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Summary: National Geographic editor-in-chief Susan Goldberg and Dr. Maria Siemionow of the Cleveland Clinic discuss the cover story for the magazine’s September issue: “<a href="https://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/2018/09/face-transplant-katie-stubblefield-story-identity-surgery-science/" target="_blank">How a Transplanted Face Transformed a Young Woman’s Life</a>.” Following the story of Katie Stubblefield, the youngest face transplant recipient in U.S history; the National Geographic team documented this incredible journey.  <p><em>This segment is guest hosted by Duarte Geraldino.</em></p>