Academic Science Funding: 60 Minutes Report on Biomedical Research Cloaks Shortcomings

Nearly everyone has had a loved one afflicted by cancer. Mention the word cancer, and people instinctively feel sympathy, fear, or hope.

When I was a student, I remember thinking about sick cancer patients and being brought almost to tears. That emotion was part of what drew me into cancer research; it felt like the most meaningful way to use science to help people.

JL

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Jason Locasale

Jason Locasale, PhD, is a scientist who studies metabolism. He is interested in academic and scientific reform. @locasalelab

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Nearly everyone has had a loved one afflicted by cancer. Mention the word cancer, and people instinctively feel sympathy, fear, or hope.

When I was a student, I remember thinking about sick cancer patients and being brought almost to tears. That emotion was part of what drew me into cancer research; it felt like the most meaningful way to use science to help people.