Notable scientists discuss the roles of instinct, uncertainty, and inspiration on their roads to success. They talk about their approaches to collaborations and how they handle roadblocks. As you listen, you will find that doing biomedical research does not require following any one path or general principle. Rather, researchers have the freedom to question existing solutions and to imagine new possibilities.
Easy Rider
An interview with Napoleone Ferrara
Curiosity, persistence, and long motorcycle rides are the secrets to a successful research career for Lasker Laureate Napoleone Ferrara, who discovered vascular endothelial growth factor, a key signaling protein in blood vessel formation, and used this knowledge to devise an effective treatment for wet age-related macular degeneration.
