#4 Michael Coleman

 Michael Coleman is the van Geest Professor of Neuroscience at the University of Cambridge. He leads a research group investigating the mechanisms underlying axon degeneration, and how these contribute to diseases like ALS, traumatic brain injury and Alzheimer’s disease. Michael has also recently launched a blog, ‘Science Without Anguish’, which is a guide to doing great research and enjoying academia.

In this episode, Michael tells us about his experiences of being scooped, grant decisions that have gone against him, the tipping point where working harder becomes self-defeating, and much more…

Check out Michael’s blog, Science Without Anguish, at https://www.sciencewithoutanguish.com/