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Eric Kandel: Learning about the Human Brain from Sea Slugs
MARCH 10, 2020
Kandel discusses how studying an unusual model organism helped reveal mechanisms underlying learning and memory.
J. Michael Bishop and Harold Varmus: Partnering to Uncover Human Cancer-Causing Genes
MARCH 10, 2020
Bishop and Varmus share their personal and professional journeys that led to the discovery that oncogenes are present in normal cells.
March 2020 Newsletter
MARCH 10, 2020
To celebrate Lasker’s 75th anniversary, we will be publishing profiles of our Laureates every month. In this issue, we speak with J. Michael Bishop, Harold Varmus, and Eric Kandel. We also feature the first chapter of a multipart interview with Nancy Wexler.
February 2020 Newsletter
FEB. 10, 2020
The 2020 Lasker Essay Contest is now open! We also talk with Lasker Laureates and past Essay contest winners about the importance of mentorship.
How to Make the Most out of Mentorship – a Conversation with Lasker Essay Contest Winners
FEB. 10, 2020
Essay Contest winners share tips on how to develop mentoring relationships in academia.
What a Difference a Mentor Can Make
FEB. 10, 2020
We speak with Lasker Laureates and other eminent scientists about the importance of offering mentees support in their careers and lives.
Meet the 2019 Lasker Clinical Research Scholars
NOV. 12, 2019
Five scientists join the Lasker Clinical Research Scholars program, a NIH- funded initiative to nurture the next generation of clinician-researchers.
Wanted: Scientists Trained in Convergence Science
NOV. 12, 2019
We explore new programs introducing graduate students to quantitative biology and interdisciplinary problems.
Developing the Next Breakthrough Cancer Therapy
NOV. 11, 2019
Lasker Clinical Research Scholar and PECASE honoree Anish Thomas aims to advance treatment for small-cell lung cancer.
November 2019 Newsletter
NOV. 11, 2019
We speak with Lasker Clinical Scholar Anish Thomas about receiving his PECASE award and explore initiatives to introduce the next generation of scientists to convergence research.
Biological Sciences “Converge” on a New Direction
OCT. 15, 2019
Researchers are increasingly interested in integrating distinct disciplines and technologies to gain biological insights and make research breakthroughs.
October 2019 Newsletter
OCT. 15, 2019
We explore how convergence science is transforming biomedicine and talk with Lasker Laureate Ron Vale about iBiology's new online textbook, The Explorer's Guide to Biology.
Reinventing the Biology Textbook — an Interview with Ron Vale
OCT. 11, 2019
iBiology has launched a free introductory biology textbook, The Explorer's Guide to Biology. We speak with Ron Vale about why the textbook medium is ripe for reinvention.
July 2019 Newsletter
JULY 9, 2019
Announcing the 2019 Essay Contest winners! In this issue, we also speak with educators about innovative ways to make science classes more captivating for students.
Want to Excite Students about Biology? Don’t Make it Boring.
JULY 9, 2019
Educators discuss how to revamp science classes to engage the next generation.
Winners of the 2019 Lasker Essay Contest
JULY 9, 2019
Meet Grace Beggs, Peter John, and Dereck Paul – the three co-winners of the 2019 Lasker Essay Contest!
June 2019 Newsletter
JUNE 17, 2019
Finding solutions to the leaking pipeline and changing culture to support women in science
Stopping the Leaks
JUNE 17, 2019
In May’s newsletter, we discussed the obstacles women scientists face in their careers. This month, we explore initiatives to improve gender equity and promote diversity in science.
May 2019 Newsletter
MAY 15, 2019
Successful women scientists discuss the obstacles they overcame.
The Leaking Pipeline
MAY 15, 2019
We talked with scientists Carol Greider, Nancy Hopkins, Joan Steitz, and Elizabeth McCullagh about the past and ongoing challenges for women forging a career in academic research.
