"A Curious Life" with Thomas HainesThomas Haines, in dialogue with Laura Pedersen, about his book, "A Curious Life." It is a “funny, moving, and surprising story of how Thomas Haines—who grew up in the famed Graham School orphanage—became a prominent scientist, social activist, New York City landlord, educator, and founder of the City University of New York Medical School.”Thomas Henry Haines is a visiting professor of biochemistry and molecular biology at Rockefeller University. Dr. Haines specializes in the study of lipids and biological membranes. Dr. Haines and his wife, Polly Cleveland, live on Manhattan’s West Side close to Central Park. More about Dr. Haines can be found online at http://thomashaines.org.