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 colaureate 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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