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Annual Review of Cancer Biology

Volume 2, 2018

Pastimes in Cancer Biology

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.

Keyword(s): autobiography, cell cycle, oncogenes, retroviruses, signal transduction, tumor suppressors
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