The Baker Lab Podcast

Author: David Baker

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We’re pulling back the curtain on scientific discovery, taking you beyond the data and into the heart of what drives innovation today. Hosted by Professor David Baker, The Baker Lab Podcast invites you to hear from real people at the forefront of biology, chemistry, physics, and AI. Their personal journeys, challenges, and triumphs reveal that there are many ways of becoming and being a scientist. From moments of doubt to breakthroughs that change everything, these stories prove that great science isn’t just about what you find—it’s about who you become along the way.

Protein design pioneer David Baker has trained hundreds of scientists, published over 650 research papers, and launched more than 20 biotech companies. The Baker Lab at the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle has become a hub for groundbreaking ideas and world-changing discoveries. Now, through this podcast, he’s turning the spotlight onto the people who make it all happen. If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to push the boundaries of knowledge, The Baker Lab Podcast is your front-row seat to the human side of science.

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1: From Refugee to Scientist: Curiosity Beyond Borders – Mohamad Abedi

2024-09-2537:55

Born a Palestinian refugee, Mohamad Abedi didn’t have the luxury of exploring science as a kid. But at 17, when he unexpectedly immigrated to the United States, he discovered that learning could be a creative and transformative process. This led him to pursue degrees in biomedical engineering and eventually to his current research on cellular communication and drug development as a postdoctoral scholar in the lab. In this episode, Mohamad shares his perspective on what it means to be a good scientist and how he found his way into science without it ever being one of his childhood dreams. Through his story, we explore how struggles — both inside and outside of science — can shape a journey and spark creativity in unexpected ways. This podcast was produced by the Institute for Protein Design at the University of Washington School of Medicine.

0: Welcome to The Baker Lab Podcast

2024-09-2501:00

Your front-row seat to the human side of science.Music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under CC BY 3.0.

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The Baker Lab Podcast