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The Case for Curiosity: Why Discovery-Driven Research Matters

November 13 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Morgridge Fearless Science Forum

Morgridge Fearless Science ForumCuriosity 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.

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  • UW-Madison Biotechnology Center
  • 425 Henry Mall
    Madison, WI 53706 United States
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