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Taking an Engineer's Approach to Understanding Biology

Offered By: Broad Institute via YouTube

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Explore how an engineering approach can revolutionize biological research in this inaugural Broad Discovery Series talk. Discover how scientists Paul Blainey and Alex Shalek apply innovative engineering techniques to develop new methods for biological measurements, offering fresh perspectives on cellular and tissue function. Learn about the potential for groundbreaking scientific discoveries that emerge from examining biological problems through an engineer's lens. Gain insights into how this interdisciplinary approach can unveil previously unseen aspects of living systems, potentially leading to the next major breakthrough in science. Understand the importance of approaching scientific challenges from novel angles and with new data to drive progress in understanding biology.

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Broad Discovery Series: Taking an engineer's approach to understanding biology


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Broad Institute

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