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October 23, 2015

Archived: Lab Size: Is Bigger Better?

By Emily Carlson

In a new video on iBiology, NIGMS Director Jon Lorsch discusses the relationship of lab size and funding levels to productivity, diversity and scientific impact.

The talk covers information detailed in previous Feedback Loop posts:

Read the Molecular Biology of the Cell paper mentioned at the end of the video for more discussion of lab size and other topics related to maximizing the return on taxpayers’ investments in fundamental biomedical research.

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About the Author

Emily Carlson

Before transferring to the NIH Office of the Director in October 2017, Emily oversaw the <em>Feedback Loop</em> and other efforts to inform and engage different audiences on NIGMS' goals, activities, and results.