Podcast: In conversation with Robert Langer
2024年11月19日
Moderna co-founder Robert Langer shares his early influences, experiences with ADHD, the challenges he faced in academia, and his thoughts on leadership.
In this episode of Not Alone: Leaders in Conversation, hosted by Dr Rafael Bras, Prof Robert Langer 打開新的分頁／視窗 of MIT talks about his impressive career and contributions to medicine, including the co-founding of Moderna 打開新的分頁／視窗 and the development of groundbreaking drug delivery systems.
Their conversation also delves into the evolution of biological sciences, the importance of entrepreneurship in higher education, and Langer’s dedication to teaching and innovation. Amid reflections on his significant achievements, including the rapid development of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, Prof Langer emphasizes the critical balance between academic pursuit and real-world application.
About this podcast
Not Alone: Leaders in Conversation features in-depth discussions with prominent leaders in academia, business and technology, showcasing their insights to inspire and ignite conversation. It’s hosted by Dr Rafael L Bras 打開新的分頁／視窗, Editor of Not Alone 打開新的分頁／視窗 and a Professor in the Georgia Institute of Technology School of Civil and Environmental Engineering.
This is the second podcast in the series. Our inaugural episode featured Prof John Hennessy, former Stanford University President and Chairman of Google’s parent company, Alphabet.