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Mar 25, 2025, 18:09
Sendurai Mani: Before you begin that experiment, pause and ask why
Sendurai Mani, Associate Director of Translational Oncology at Legorreta Cancer Center, shared a post on LinkedIn:
“Before You Begin That Experiment – Pause. Ask Why.
Research is the foundation of any new invention, including new medicines. Researchers are the driving force behind progress, and not all researchers start with similar backgrounds. If you are a budding scientist considering a new experiment, please keep the following in mind.
- What is the hypothesis?
- Are the necessary controls in place?
- Can I derive meaningful interpretations from the data?
- If someone else shared this data with me, would I have confidence in it?
- Have similar experiments been conducted before? What lessons can I learn from those findings?
- Do I fully understand the role of each reagent or formula used? This is essential for a thorough understanding of your experiment’s components.
- Don’t conduct an experiment just to meet someone’s expectations – even your mentor’s. Pursue the truth instead. Respect the time, effort, and funding that go into every assay.
- Make use of every available tool to meticulously assess your experimental design.
- Don’t take for granted that you have plenty of time to fix potential issues. Treat each experiment as though it’s your last chance to achieve success.
- Have confidence in your scientific abilities and in yourself.
- Wishing you all the best on your journey to success!”
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