Interview with the 2023 Nobel Prize laureate in physiology or medicine, Drew Weissman, recorded in Stockholm on 6 December 2023.
0:00 - What brought you to science?
0:53 - How important were your parents to your scientific career?
1:21 - What do you enjoy most about science?
2:11 - Have you had mentors who have influenced your career?
3:26 - Do you see any similarities between sports and science?
4:16 - How did you celebrate the news of your Nobel Prize?
6:25 - Tell us about your co-laureate Katalin Karikó and your collaboration.
8:26 - How important is collaboration in science?
9:18 - How important is equity in science?
11:05 - What advice would you like to share with young scientists?
12:52 - How can we encourage diversity in science?
13:37 - How have you managed to cultivate your curiosity?
14:01 - How does it feel to know that your research has saved millions of lives?
15:07 - What are some future uses of your mRNA research?
17:29 - What makes you most passionate right now with your research?
20:13 - How do you like to spend your free time?
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