Hearing how one of the world’s leading researchers on genetically engineered mouse models rises to success from his or her beginnings is a valuable experience for anyone pursuing the path of biomedical research. Transnetyx CEO, Bob Bean, sits down and interviews individuals impacting the world of science to discover characteristics, disciplines, and memorable moments that have shaped them. 

In this episode, Bob had the privilege to interview one of cancer research’s pioneers. Tyler Jacks, Ph.D., Director of the Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research at MIT, shares his journey from early childhood, his amazing circle of influence, the power of mentorship, and shares invaluable wisdom from his long career to aspiring researchers.