
Notable scientists discuss the roles of instinct, uncertainty, and inspiration on their road to success. They talk about their approaches to collaborations and how they handle road blocks. As you listen you will find there is no one path or general principle to follow when doing biomedical research. Rather, there is freedom to question existing solutions, and freedom to imagine new possibilities.
| Publishes | Infrequently | Episodes | 7 | Founded | 12 days ago |
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A physicist by training, Lasker Laureate John Jumper explains how AI research enables prodigious creativity, with the aim of improving our understanding of the world.
Developmental neuroscientist Jeremy Nathans tells us why "a good idea is a lot like a good joke" and why it is important to embrace uncertainty.
An interview with Paul Nurse
An intuitive researcher, Lasker Laureate Paul Nurse is " less inclined to impose order on the living world and more inclined to try and interpret the order that is there."
An interview with Leslie Vosshall From dishwasher in the lab as a teen to leading an international network of scientists, neurobiologist Leslie Vosshall does not shy away from challenges — she embraces them.
An interview with Elias Zerhouni
"Instinct does not come from a natural or preternatural ability, it comes from the interaction of learning, mentoring, and obviously your hunger for discovering things that no one else has."
An Interview with Michael Hall
"The beauty of research is that you don't have to plan far ahead, results lead you to the next question."
An interview with Lauren Gardner How a systems engineer tries to understand disease spread and human movement.
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Apple Podcasts | #160 |










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