Ask a Scientist: Paige Greenwood on the importance of diversity in science
SEPT 15, 2022
What do you imagine when you hear the word “scientist”? Paige Greenwood discusses the importance of representation, diversity, and inclusion in science.
Ask a Scientist: Leroy Hood on shifting paradigms in science
SEPT 6, 2022
When he started doing research in 1970, it became obvious to Lasker Laureate Leroy Hood that humans and their diseases were extremely complex. He set out to make technologies that would facilitate researching human disease.
Ask a Scientist: Tom Maniatis on the surprising impact of his molecular biology manual
SEPT 2, 2022
Why is it so important to share techniques? Lasker Laureate Tom Maniatis reflects.
Ask a Scientist: What role does serendipity play in science?
AUG 24, 2022
How do scientific breakthroughs happen? Sometimes it really is about being in the right place at the right time.
Ask a Scientist: If the hypothesis is wrong, is that a failure?
AUG 19, 2022
Students and Lasker Laureates talk about the importance of failed experiments.
Ask a Scientist: Elizabeth Nabel on seizing opportunities
AUG 12, 2022
Elizabeth Nabel, cardiologist, hospital president, NIH director and entrepreneur, shares her career path and gives advice on how to make the most of yours.
Ask a Scientist: How can scientists communicate with the public better?
AUG 5, 2022
What can scientists do to bring their work to the world?
Ask a Scientist: Why are clinical trials so complex?
AUG 4, 2022
Scientists explain why clinical trials are run the way they are.
Ask a Scientist: Why is diversity in clinical trials so important for patients?
AUG 3, 2022
Elizabeth Nabel discusses the critical need for diversity and inclusion in clinical trials.
Ask a Scientist: How can we encourage diversity in science?
AUG 2, 2022
Representation matters. Several scientists share ideas on how to encourage diversity in STEM fields.
