Everything I did in high school was focused on microbiology, looking at things like algae under a microscope for hours on end. When I was 13, I saved up $100 to buy a good used microscope. I was obsessed with microorganisms. Randy Schekman algabuyend share on social
Just as Wall Street needs to break the hold of the bonus culture, which drives risk-taking that is rational for individuals but damaging to the financial system, so science must break the tyranny of the luxury journals. The result will be better research that better serves science and society. Randy Schekman bonusbreakculture share on social
I got into science because I thought that, with inspiration and hard work, I could figure out how life works. Randy Schekman figurehardinspiration Change image and share on social
Our cells engage in protein production, and many of those proteins are enzymes responsible for the chemistry of life. Randy Schekman cellchemistryengage Change image and share on social
I am a scientist. Mine is a professional world that achieves great things for humanity. Randy Schekman achievegreathumanity Change image and share on social
When I was a postdoc, I jotted every fresh thought on a three-by-five card and kept them in a card catalogue. Randy Schekman cardcataloguefresh Change image and share on social
I was driven completely by a desire to understand how cells worked. Randy Schekman cellcompletelydesire Change image and share on social
The night before the Nobel announcement every year, I've gone to bed feeling quite anxious. I was optimistic, and also I knew it might never happen. Randy Schekman announcementanxiousbed Change image and share on social
The prevailing structures of personal reputation and career advancement mean the biggest rewards often follow the flashiest work, not the best. Randy Schekman advancementbigcareer Change image and share on social
The idea that I could push the envelope using dedication and research and endless curiosity has propelled me in my life's work. Randy Schekman curiositydedicationendless Change image and share on social