Heureka! Stories: Recent Episodes
Matthew Hirschey
Heureka stories is a project exploring creativity by hearing stories from some of the world's best scientists describing their own "heureka" moments and learning about the role creativity plays in their own work. You've...found...Heureka!
This week Matthew is joined by Harmit Malik, the co-associate director of Basic Sciences at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center to talk all things heroes, villains, and genomes. Tune in as Harmit walks us through his exploration of genetic conflict and explains its implications for the study of genetic viruses and their hosts. His journey reminds us to stay motivated and trust our instincts when it comes to experimentation.
This week Matthew is joined by Cynthia Kenyon, Vice President of Aging Research at Calico Labs, to discuss all things aging, worms, and proving others wrong. Tune in as Cynthia walks us through her discovery of controlled aging mechanisms and shows how important it is to be unapologetically curious, even in the face of judgement.
This week Matthew is joined by Eva Nogales, a researcher and professor at Berkeley to talk all things microscopes, image analysis, and the future of science. Listen as Eva describes the importance of observation in scientific discovery, and shares stories about how simply looking at something can bring on revelations.
“So, if you have an out-of-the-box idea, how do you get started with pursuing it?” "How do you go from zero-to-one?"
Let’s find out.
In this month's episode, Jens Holst takes us through his quest to discover the current frontline target and medication for diabetes.
By simply starting small, taking incremental steps, working hard to understand the system deeply, Jens has built an impressive career in the field of biomedical science. His story teaches us how to take that crucial first step when it comes to discovery. In taking this step himself, Jens has made breakthroughs that continue to improve the health and quality of life for millions of patients around the world struggling with diabetes and obesity.
Listen as Jens explains how staying committed in the face of challenges and finding something you enjoy can lead to a career of discovery.
You've found Heureka...
https://healthsciences.ku.dk/about/impact/excellent-research/jens-juul-holst/
This week Matthew sits down with David Sabatini, a researcher and professor at MIT to talk all things growth, metabolism, and disease fighting. Listen as David describes his work with the mTOR pathway; a story about the payoff of hard work, dedication, and taking risks.
This week Matthew sits down with Bob Lefkowitz, a researcher and professor at Duke University Medical Center, to talk all things receptors, signaling, and drug targeting. Listen as Bob details his discovery of cellular receptors called GPCRs; a story about the countless benefits of focus, rolling with the punches, and most importantly setting up a system to help you achieve your dreams--no matter who or what you're up against.
This week Matthew sits down with Bruce Spiegelman, a researcher and professor at Harvard Medical School and the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (https://spiegelmanlab.dana-farber.org)
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In a preview to the Heureka! Stories project, this week Matthew shares the apocryphal tale which inspired him to create the Heureka podcast. Listen as he delves into the story of Archimedes and details the lessons we can learn from his discovery.