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Shelley des Etages says less alchemy than inspiration, developing new medications requires systematic problem solving.
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Dr. Shelley des Etages compares the process of discovering a successful treatment to “looking for a glint of light.”
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Dr. Shelley des Etages explains why there’s a “re” in “research.”
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Dr. Shelley des Etages dispels the lone scientist myth.
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Dr. Shelley des Etages outlines her professional journey.
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Under pressure to solve health crises, Dr. Shelley des Etages has learned how to find balance in her life.
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Self-sufficient women have inspired Dr. des Etages; she hopes that young women will follow her into science.
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Dr. Des Etages works at the cutting-edge of science, and science fiction gives her a glimpse of what might be on the other side.
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Writer Evan Wright discusses his turning his book, Generation Kill, into the HBO Series. To see more of Wright’s interview, check out what he has to say about Iraq and […]
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Evan Wright reveals his motivation to travel to the Middle East and describes his experiences and feelings as an eyewitness to combat.
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Evan Wright explains common misconceptions held by the public and offers his insight regarding American missteps and future implications.
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Eric Kocher goes inside the marine corps.
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Kocher talks about Captain America and Evan Wright, author of Generation Kill.
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Generation Kill’s Eric Kocher talks about integrating Iraqis into his platoon, and whether or not the surge is working.
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Robert Rubino discusses his passion for gynecology, his advice to medical students, and his thoughts on the current state of health insurance in America.
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Robert Rubino explains the less invasive alternative to the hysterectomy.
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Robert Rubino offers his take on the present and future state of women’s cancer prevention and treatment.
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Robert Rubino addresses the physical and psychological pressures of having children.