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Ask a Scientist: Lukas Anneser: Which scientists inspired you?
APRIL 24, 2024
Lukas Anneser, 2022 Share Your Research winner, tells us why he is inspired by the work of Eve Marder, a renowned neuroscientist.
Ask a Scientist: Katalin Karikó on Believing in Yourself
APRIL 23, 2024
“You will fail if you don’t believe in yourself.” This is the advice Lasker Laureate Katalin Karikó gives to her students.
Ask a Scientist: Lukas Anneser on Different Levels of Understanding
APRIL 19, 2024
2022 Share Your Research winner Lukas Anneser discusses his transformation from a molecular biologist to a systems neuroscientist.
Ask a Scientist: Elias Zerhouni on Scientific Pursuits
APRIL 16, 2024
“Great science is driven by problems and questions, not by existing solutions.”
Ask a Scientist: Leslie Vosshall on Humor
APRIL 11, 2024
Vice President & Chief Scientific Officer of HHMI Leslie Vosshall says that a successful scientist needs a sense of humor.
Ask a Scientist: Lukas Anneser: Where do your best ideas come from?
APRIL 10, 2024
2022 Share Your Research winner Lukas Anneser explains how he brainstorms new ideas.
Ask a Scientist: Leslie Vosshall on the Role of Success
APRIL 4, 2024
Vice President & Chief Scientific Officer of HHMI Leslie Vosshall says that her early successes in mosquito research emboldened her to “think bigger” for the future.
Ask a Scientist: Michael N. Hall on Success in Science
APRIL 3, 2024
Lasker Laureate Michael N. Hall talks about luck, his scientific heroes, and recognizing turning points in your research.
Ask a Scientist: Elias Zerhouni on How to Structure Research
APRIL 1, 2024
Elias Zerhouni, Professor Emeritus, Johns Hopkins University, explains why he started the NIH Common Fund. The Institutes were organized by organ and disease, while research is now focused on molecular pathways.
Ask a Scientist: Elias Zerhouni: Fear of Failure
MARCH. 1, 2024
“Address your insecurities.” Elias Zerhouni, Professor Emeritus, Johns Hopkins University, discusses the importance of overcoming the fear of failure.
Ask a Scientist: Michael N. Hall on Inspiration and Encouragement
MARCH. 25, 2024
Lasker Laureate Michael N. Hall shares the secret to his inspiration.
Ask a Scientist: Katalin Karikó on Learning From Others
MARCH. 20, 2024
Lasker Laureate Katalin Karikó discusses the power of multidisciplinary collaborations.
Ask a Scientist: Lukas Anneser: What does the future hold?
MARCH. 19, 2024
Lukas Anneser, 2022 Share Your Research winner, predicts what is next for neuroscience research.
Ask a Scientist: How to Increase Public Trust in Science
MARCH. 18, 2024
How can scientists increase public trust in science? Be available and willing to engage.
Ask a Scientist: Leslie Vosshall on the Most Surprising Part of Her Career
MARCH. 14, 2024
Leslie Vosshall, Vice President & Chief Scientific Officer of HHMI, says that after setbacks, she feels lucky to have the career she’s had.
Ask a Scientist: Katalin Karikó on Perseverance
MARCH. 13, 2024
Lasker Laureate Katalin Karikó says that remembering all the past hurdles gives her the extra push to get over new ones.
Ask a Scientist: About Collaborations
MARCH. 8, 2024
A Lasker Laureate, a former NIH Director, and a postdoctoral fellow share their thoughts on the best way to collaborate.
Ask a Scientist: Lukas Anneser on How Not to Be Discouraged
MARCH. 5, 2024
2022 Share Your Research winner Lukas Anneser takes the long view on his research projects.
Ask a Scientist: Leslie Vosshall: Tell a Story
MARCH. 4, 2024
Vice President & Chief Scientific Officer of HHMI Leslie Vosshall says that papers should be more than a list of data. They should tell a story.
Ask a Scientist: Lukas Anneser on The Unexpected
MARCH. 1, 2024
2022 Share Your Research winner Lukas Anneser explains that though the world of science is large, each field is a small community.
