Tks Innovators

A conversation between TKS alum Isabella Grandić and Michael Trinh ⁠about questioning assumptions, biotechnology, and focusing on the journey. They dive into: Michael’s experience as a fourth-year student at the University of Toronto in Immunology and Genetics, plans to start a Ph.D. and work as a molecular engineer at MIT The importance of questioning assumptions in scientific fields and focusing on the journey versus the outcome on the pathway to building a therapy that approaches cancer in a novel way Links between the immune system and longevity Shrinking social circles, being courageous, and finding groups of people you can be yourself with Michael’s involvement with Nucleate, the decentralization of biotechnology through communities, and emerging tech and innovation hubs Making It Real is a podcast by ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Knowledge Society (TKS)⁠⁠⁠⁠ where host ⁠⁠⁠⁠Isabella Grandić⁠⁠⁠⁠ catches up with alumni from all over the world to talk about life after TKS. This episode was edited by TKS alum, ⁠⁠⁠Rachel