From Bench Science to Building Bridges
Volker M. Lauschke moves between academia and industry with unusual ease. From 3D human tissue models to startup ventures, his career threads discovery and application without pretending the workload is light. In this conversation, he talks frankly about trade-offs, structure, and why ambition – not field – drives competition. This informational interview distills practical lessons for PhD students and postdocs eyeing careers that span research and business: how to prioritize, when to take risk, and how to design a portfolio that can produce both steady progress and big swings.
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