The Case for Curiosity: Why Discovery-Driven Research Matters
November 13 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm CST
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Curiosity has always been linked to discovery. Yet in today’s research environment, the value of curiosity-driven science is often questioned. The Morgridge Institute for Research invites you to a panel discussion on how open-ended exploration transforms lives and sparks innovation. Experts will highlight how investments in curiosity lead to breakthroughs in health, industry, and society — and why fostering discovery-driven research is essential for the future. Please join panelists Keith Yamamoto, a national leader in science policy, and Kevin Conroy, CEO of Exact Sciences, in conversation with Morgridge CEO Brad Schwartz at our latest Fearless Science Forum.
A virtual broadcast via Zoom will also be available.
Keith Yamamoto, PhD: Former Vice Chancellor for Science Policy and Strategy at the University of California – San Francisco; Former Chairman of the board on Life Sciences at the National Academy of Sciences
Format and Structure
Introduction: CEO Brad Schwartz will introduce the webinar and pose large, open-ended questions to set the stage for discussion.
Panelist Opening Comments: Each panelist will briefly discuss their framework and content, highlighting key insights and perspectives.
Fireside Chat: An interactive discussion where panelists will engage with each other’s ideas and perspectives.
Audience Engagement: Preloaded questions from guests, selected and filtered from their RSVPs, will be addressed, followed by a session of live audience questions to promote an open dialogue.
Reception: Following the lecture, in-person attendees are invited to a reception for further discussion and hors d’oeuvres.
Who Should Attend:
Scientists, researchers and students
Policy makers and public health officials
Members of the public interested in science and society
Supporters of the Morgridge Institute for Research
For more information or any queries regarding the webinar, please contact Rebecca Sikes.
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The Case for Curiosity: Why Discovery-Driven Research Matters 
