Videos

Ask a Scientist: Elias Zerhouni on Complexity

FEB. 1, 2024
How do you build scientific teams to address the complexity of biological systems? Elias Zerhouni, Professor Emeritus, Johns Hopkins University, discusses.

Ask a Scientist: Lukas Anneser on Perseverance

JAN. 29, 2024
2022 Share Your Research winner Lukas Anneser relies on his mentors to help him get through rough patches.

Ask a Scientist: Michael N. Hall on Managing Frustrations

JAN. 23, 2024
Lasker Laureate Michael N. Hall says that to crack a problem, one needs to remain objective.

Ask a Scientist: Lukas Anneser: How it Began

JAN. 19, 2024
Lukas Anneser, 2022 Share Your Research winner, chose to be a scientist when he realized that with knowledge, he could make a difference.

Ask a Scientist: Katalin Karikó on Being Determined

JAN. 16, 2024
Lasker Laureate Katalin Karikó shares the secret to her endless determination.

Ask a Scientist: Leslie Vosshall on Finding a Lab

JAN. 12, 2024
“The best way to not get into a bad situation is don’t get into the bad situation.” Leslie Vosshall, Vice President & Chief Scientific Officer of HHMI, advises students to pick labs carefully. Do research on the lab environment before making a commitment.

Ask a Scientist: Michael N. Hall: A Radical Change

JAN. 5, 2024
Lasker Laureate Michael N. Hall tells the story of how his lab pivoted from yeast genetics to developing immunosuppressive drugs for use in humans.

Ask a Scientist: What about instinct?

JAN. 4, 2024
“Every experiment can be done, but only some of them should be done.” –Leslie Vosshall, Vice President & Chief Scientific Officer of HHMI.

Ask a Scientist: Lukas Anneser on Finding New Research Questions

JAN. 3, 2024
2022 Share Your Research winner Lukas Anneser talks about developing “scientific intuition” when picking research questions.

Ask a Scientist: Katalin Karikó on Accessing Information

JAN. 2, 2024
Lasker Laureate Katalin Karikó talks about how accessing scientific information has changed and how scientists are a bit like a fictional character she loves: Lt. Columbo.

The 2023 Lasker Award Videos

SEPT. 21, 2023
Watch a series of video shorts about the 2023 Lasker Laureates and their work.

Celebrating the Fight Against Cancer: Basic Research

JUN. 12, 2023
Breakthroughs in cancer are only possible because of fundamental insights into biological principles. Watch the video.

Celebrating the Fight Against Cancer: Screening and Diagnosis

JUN. 12, 2023
Advances in screening and diagnostic techniques allow earlier detection of cancer and timely initiation of treatment. Watch the video.

Celebrating the Fight Against Cancer: Therapies

JUN. 12, 2023
Clinical research has revolutionized cancer therapies, including targeted and molecular treatments. Watch the video.

Celebrating the Fight Against Cancer: Public Service

JUN. 12, 2023
Public servants and advocates help ensure that the benefits of cancer research are available to all. Watch the video.

2022 Share Your Research Series: Watch the Videos

MAR. 7, 2023
The Lasker Foundation is proud to sponsor the annual Share Your Research competition with iBiology and the Rita Allen Foundation. Watch the winners' videos.