Scientific careers aren’t just built on brilliance

Scientific careers aren’t just built on brilliance—they’re shaped by curiosity, timing, and paying close attention.

In this conversation, Michelle Halls reminds us of something every scientist eventually learns: hard work is essential, but noticing the unexpected often defines your biggest breakthroughs.

She also names a truth we rarely acknowledge out loud—luck and timing matter. Many talented scientists leave the field not because they lacked skill, but because the right opportunity didn’t land at the right time.

And that’s why attention to detail, persistence, and a bit of serendipity can change the trajectory of a research career.

🎧 Watch this moment — then catch the full episode: https://www.ecosystem.drgpcr.com/dr-gpcr-podcast/leadership-luck-and-gpcr-signaling

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