Giles Yeo on serendipity in science
Caitlin is joined by Professor Giles Yeo MBE from the University of Cambridge to discuss how the community around him helped him through major life challenges and led his career in different directions.
Giles Yeo on serendipity in science
What’s the influence of serendipity in science? We hear from Professor Giles Yeo from the University of Cambridge on being in the right place at the right time, his motivations for staying in science, and navigating the different cultures inside and outside the lab.
Professor Giles Yeo studies the genetic and neurological factors influencing obesity and appetite regulation.
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