Connecting curiosity -- tales of science serendipity | Laura Green | TEDxWellington

Описание: This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. How scientists need to be challenged to tell better stories - whilst sharing how potentially the research Laura has been involved with might have found drugs to treat MS.

Laura has been a practising scientist since her toddler years and she began tinkering in the laboratory at age 17.

Whilst masquerading as an adult, she has worked across a wide spectrum of research fields from cancer vaccines to bacterial superbugs and is now investigating new therapies to treat multiple sclerosis.

Recently awarded the 13th Zonta Science Award, Laura has been recognised as an up-and-coming female scientist to watch. She is passionate about making everyday science accessible to everyday people and is currently collaborating with local entrepreneurs to develop entertaining and engaging science media through effective storytelling, humour, and of course, cartoons.

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