Settling in Cardiff from India during the 1970's, Meena Upadhyaya overcame discrimination to become a world-leading scientist. 

Her pioneering work in genetics has shed new light on diseases affecting people all over the world.

The burns survivor who learnt to love her scars

This podcast celebrates the extraordinary lives of ordinary people in Wales.

Presented by Adeola Dewis, the series - which is also a television series on ITV Cymru Wales - hears from people from all walks of life. From the remarkable tales of courage and survival of war heroes, to a female professor who overcame racial prejudice to produce ground-breaking genetics research.

Welsh Lives is guaranteed to inspire and leave you astounded by the strength of human life.