Head of Cell-Based High Throughput Screening (HTS) and Microscopic Imaging-based High Content Screening
Roche Discovery Technologies
Dr. Garippa works at a pharmaceutical research center, where he oversees a screening program designed to detect potential new cancer drugs. In the interview he discusses the opportunities and challenges presented by this method of detecting possible cancer treatments.
Interview Questions
About Dr. Garippa
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1min
19sec
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How did you first become interested in research and pharmacology?
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1min
25sec
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Did you perform any research as an undergraduate?
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2min
28sec
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Can you describe the drug discovery projects in which you are involved?
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1min
37sec
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How do you approach new drug discovery?
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3min
6sec
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How do you use advances in computer technology to search for new drugs?
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1min
28sec
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How long does a typical research assay take in order to discover new drugs?
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3min
23sec
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What is the process that leads to treatments for cancer patients?
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1min
39sec
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Why is drug/therapeutic development extremely costly?
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2min
11sec
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Do you involve students in your research?
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1min
55sec
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Are you involved with teaching?
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1min
23sec
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What are the job opportunities like in the pharmaceutical field?
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1min
26sec
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