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The Case for Curiosity: Why Discovery-Driven Research Matters

Curiosity has always been linked to discovery. Yet in today’s research environment, the value of curiosity-driven science is often questioned. The Morgridge Institute for Research invites you to a panel discussion on how open-ended exploration transforms lives and sparks innovation. Experts will highlight how investments in curiosity lead to breakthroughs in health, industry, and society — and why fostering discovery-driven research is essential for the future.
Please join panelists Keith Yamamoto, a national leader in science policy, and Kevin Conroy, CEO of Exact Sciences, in conversation with Morgridge CEO Brad Schwartz at our latest Fearless Science Forum.
A virtual broadcast via Zoom will also be available.
Panel Discussion:
- Dr. Brad Schwartz: Carl E. Gulbrandsen Chair; CEO of the Morgridge Institute for Research; Professor of Medicine and Biomolecular Chemistry
- Kevin Conroy: Chairman and CEO of Exact Sciences
- Keith Yamamoto, PhD: Former Vice Chancellor for Science Policy and Strategy at the University of California – San Francisco; Former Chairman of the board on Life Sciences at the National Academy of Sciences
Who Should Attend:
- Scientists, researchers and students
- Policy makers and public health officials
- Members of the public interested in science and society
- Supporters of the Morgridge Institute for Research
For more information or any queries regarding the webinar, please contact Rebecca Sikes.