Ask a Scientist: One Question for Jeremy Nathans … From Mariel
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Mariel Mayz, a music theory and composition PhD student, asks molecular biologist Jeremy Nathans a question about his field of research.
Ask a Scientist: Harold Varmus on the Scientific Process
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"Reproducibility is a major tenet of modern science." 1982 Lasker Laureate Harold Varmus discusses the scientific process.
Ask a Scientist: One Question for John Jumper… From Cynthia
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Physician-scientist Cynthia Tang asks 2023 Lasker Laureate John Jumper what principles guide his research.
Ask a Scientist: Cynthia Tang on Collaborations
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Physician-scientist Cynthia Tang discusses how to establish good working culture in collaborations.
Ask a Scientist: Lauren Gardner on Thinking Broadly
OCTOBER 24, 2025
Lauren Gardner, 2022 Lasker Laureate, shares how thinking broadly helped her choose her research path.
Ask a Scientist: David Huang on Gaining Public Trust
OCTOBER 22, 2025
David Huang, 2023 Lasker Laureate, discusses how to increase public trust in science.
Ask a Scientist: John Jumper on Choosing the Right Approach
October 17, 2025
John Jumper, 2023 Lasker Laureate, describes how to identify the best approach to a scientific question.
Ask a Scientist: Jeremy Nathans on Science and Certainty
OCTOBER 15, 2025
"If you open the textbook, it's just one success after another… what they don't tell you is that's just the tip of the iceberg." Molecular biologist Jeremy Nathans discusses the role of uncertainty in scientific research.
The 2025 Lasker Award Videos
SEPT. 11, 2025
Watch a series of video shorts about the 2025 Lasker Laureates and their work.
Ask a Scientist: David Huang on Creativity
AUGUST 20, 2025
"Our research topics have a half life of 3-5 years… we have to continually create new things." 2023 Lasker Laureate David Huang on the role of creativity in scientific research.
