Science Changing Life

A compilation of interview highlights recorded live from the branding launch party at Scripps Research. I heard from scientists about how their work is changing life, and spoke with members of communications/marketing/philanthropy about what this new brand means for the institute and the wider community. Show notes: Scripps Research Community Events Calendar https://www.scripps.edu/news-and-events...

Prof. Gary Siuzdak is the Director of the Metabolomics Center at Scripps Research. Listen as we talk about using our own metabolites to impact health status, environmental estrogen-mimics and the potential benefits of Red Bull. Show notes: Metabolomics Center website https://masspec.scripps.edu/landing_page.php?pgcontent=mainPage Gary’s VIVO Scientific Profile https://vivo.scripps.edu/display/Siuz...

Dr. Peterson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Nutrition Sciences at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Listen as we talk about different fasting strategies, the big bang and the importance of our biological rhythms. Show notes: Dr. Peterson’s UAB Bio https://www.uab.edu/shp/nutrition/about-the-department/faculty-and-staff/primary-faculty/160-courtney-m-petersonProject Time Rest...

Tod Williams and Billie Tsien are the architects responsible for designing what was formerly the Neurosciences Institute (NSI); the buildings now make up the Hazen Campus and serve as the focal point of The Scripps Research Institute. Listen as we talk about the history of the build, common motifs for all science buildings and the importance of afternoon tea. Show notes: Tod Williams and Billie Ts...

Steve is the Director of Digital Medicine at the Scripps Translational Science Institute (STSI). Listen as we talk about Fitbits, perverse healthcare incentives and hiking to Mount Everest Base Camp. Show notes: Steve’s bio at STSI https://www.stsiweb.org/about/faculty/steinhubl-steven/ STSI Precision Medicine Initiative https://www.stsiweb.org/translational-research/precision-medicine-initiative/...

Matt is the Vice President of Business Development at TSRI, as well as Chief Operating Officer at Calibr. Listen as we talk about what constitutes commercially valuable research, why TSRI is #1 for science innovation and how to design a home jungle gym. Show notes: Matt’s recent Biocom Catalyst Award http://www.scripps.edu/newsandviews/i_20171002/20171002tremblay_biocom.html?utm_source=newsviews&u...

Arthur is based in the department of integrative structural and computational biology at TSRI. Listen as we talk about HIV modelling, hexbug toys and human avatars. Show notes: Olson Lab website http://mgl.scripps.edu/ HIVE center http://hive.scripps.edu/ 3D printed demo of viral self-assembly https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=br-YxeXWx6s AR + 3D models to understand molecular interfaces https://www...