Standing up for science

Nobel Laureate Professor Randy Schekman on the value of scepticism, and why the scientific method needs to be defended now more than ever

Dr Andi Horvath

Published 21 November 2018

Episode 42

Biologist Professor Randy Schekman received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2013, along with colleagues, for his work on cell membrane vesicle trafficking - a major transport system within our cells.

A passionate advocate of the scientific method and open-access journals, Professor Schekman argues that science needs to be vocally defended now, more than ever.

Episode recorded: September 19, 2018

Interviewer: Dr Andi Horvath

Producer and editor: Chris Hatzis

Co-production: Dr Andi Horvath and Silvi Vann-Wall

Banner image: Shutterstock

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