Affiliation:
1. Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Department of Tumor Cell Biology, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee 38105, USA;
Abstract
Scientific discoveries spring not only from intellect, intuition, and persistent effort but also from unforeseen circumstances, accidental observations, and chance interpersonal encounters. Unanticipated detours from intended career paths can nurture an inclination to shift one's focus and take on risk, providing the freedom to explore uncharted avenues. Here I recount some early events that transformed the directions of my own research.
Subject
Cancer Research,Cell Biology,Oncology