Peter Agre
What turns a scientist into a good-will ambassador?
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About Peter Agre
A native Minnesotan, Peter Agre studied chemistry at Augsburg College (B.A. 1970). While working on cholera as a medical student at Johns Hopkins (M.D. 1974), Agre developed a love for biomedical research.
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The Nobel Laureate talks about his role models, how science can help bring about international diplomacy, and why scientists should have a greater public voice.