In this episode, we hear from Dr. Jennifer Couch, Chief of the Biophysics, Bioengineering, and Computational Sciences Branch in NCI's Division of Cancer Biology, and Dr. Manu Platt, Director of the Center for Biomedical Engineering Technology Acceleration at the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering. They discuss the importance of integrating physical sciences, biology, and engineering in research. They highlight the benefits of collaboration and the formation of transdisciplinary teams. Drs. Couch and Platt also offer advice to those interested in pursuing a career in science and those who are early in their research careers. You can expect to learn all this and much more!
SHOW NOTES
Jennifer Couch, Ph.D.
Biophysics, Bioengineering, and Computational Sciences Branch
NCI Division of Cancer Biology
Manu Platt, Ph.D.
Center for Biomedical Engineering Technology Acceleration (BETA Center)
National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NBIB)
Physical Sciences - Oncology Network (PS-ON)
NIH Clinical Center
NIH Peer Review
NIH Intramural Research Program
Forum to Advance Minorities in Engineering, Inc. (FAME Inc.)
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