Show Notes
Since the late 1800s, if you were serious about studying biology, you went to the Marine Biological Laboratory. The discoveries made there have led to world-changing applications in biology, medicine and neurology.
Its recently appointed MBL director, Nipam Patel, knows a lot about studying organisms. As one of the world’s leading evolutionary and developmental biologists, his work has helped us better understand why it matters to study a diversity of life.
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Transcript
Paul Rand: The MBL, part of the University of Chicago, is an important place. The history and work being done there are almost mythical to many scientists. It was that significance that convinced one biologist last year to leave his professorship on the sunny west coast, and become the Director of the laboratory.
Nipam Patel: I honestly had no thoughts of leaving my position at UC Berkeley. I’m was very very happy there. But this was something very…
