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Notable scientists discuss the roles of instinct, uncertainty, and inspiration on their road to success. They talk about their approaches to collaborations and how they handle road blocks. As you listen you will find there is no one path or general principle to follow when doing biomedical research. Rather, there is freedom to question existing solutions, and freedom to imagine new possibilities.
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Signup to Generate a PitchNotable scientists discuss the roles of instinct, uncertainty, and inspiration on their road to success. They talk about their approaches to collaborations and how they handle road blocks. As you listen you will find there is no one path or general principle to follow when doing biomedical research.
We Ask a Scientist is hosted by Lasker Foundation. The show has published 14 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Jeffrey Friedman: The Accidental Scientist" (20 October 2026, 32 minutes), "David Julius: On How to Capture Beauty in Biology" (18 August 2026, 33 minutes), and "Diane Mathis: It's All About Immunology" (10 June 2026, 23 minutes).
We Ask a Scientist publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 26 minutes across 14 episodes.
Booking probability for We Ask a Scientist is 29%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. We Ask a Scientist requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. We Ask a Scientist's contact route on record: verified email.
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Lasker Foundation hosts We Ask a Scientist, a science podcast with 14 episodes published.
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Molecular geneticist and Lasker Laureate Jeffrey Friedman discusses why science is "cyclothymic," why reproducibility is essential to the research process, and what drew him to the open-ended nature of scientific...
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Physiologist and biochemist David Julius discusses collaborative writing, reading obituaries, and the "resolution revolution."
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<p>Immunologist Diane Mathis discusses collaboration, how creativity is rooted in knowledge, and why uncertainty is simply part of the scientific process.</p>
<p>Physician-scientist and Lasker Laureate William Kaelin reflects on why asking the right questions is essential, but discerning what not to pursue is even more critical to becoming a successful scientist.</p>
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<p>He studied anthropology, sociology, and psychology, loved biochemistry, and ultimately became a biophysicist—Lasker Laureate Timothy Springer is always looking toward the future.</p>
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<p>Lasker Laureate Quarraisha Abdool Karim reflects on a journey shaped by meaningful partnerships—with her mentors, the communities she is committed to helping, and the scientists who walk alongside her.</p>
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<p>A physicist by training, Lasker Laureate John Jumper explains how AI research enables prodigious creativity, with the aim of improving our understanding of the world.</p>
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<p>Developmental neuroscientist Jeremy Nathans tells us why "a good idea is a lot like a good joke" and why it is important to embrace uncertainty.</p>
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<p>An interview with Paul Nurse</p> <p>An intuitive researcher, Lasker Laureate Paul Nurse is " less inclined to impose order on the living world and more inclined to try and interpret the order that is there."</p>
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An interview with Leslie Vosshall From dishwasher in the lab as a teen to leading an international network of scientists, neurobiologist Leslie Vosshall does not shy away from challenges — she embraces them.
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<p >An interview with Elias Zerhouni</p> <p >"Instinct does not come from a natural or preternatural ability, it comes from the interaction of learning, mentoring, and obviously your hunger for discovering things that...
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<p >An Interview with Michael Hall</p> <p >"The beauty of research is that you don't have to plan far ahead, results lead you to the next question."</p>
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<p>An interview with Lauren Gardner<br /> How a systems engineer tries to understand disease spread and human movement.</p>
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author of The Commander-in-Chief Test, Dartmouth College
Nobel laureate, AlphaFold creator, Google DeepMind
Nobel Prize Winning Geneticist & Block Lecture Recipient, Britská královská společnost
Captain and Assistant Chief of Staff for Religious Ministries, Technology Partnerships Office at the National Institute of Standards and Technology
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