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HomeArteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular BiologyVol. 37, No. 1ATVB Named Lecture Review—Insight Into Author Free AccessResearch ArticlePDF/EPUBAboutView PDFView EPUBSections ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload citationsTrack citationsPermissions ShareShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InMendeleyReddit Jump toFree AccessResearch ArticlePDF/EPUBATVB Named Lecture Review—Insight Into Author Originally published1 Jan 2017https://doi.org/10.1161/ATV.0000000000000042Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology. 2017;37:4ATVB Named Lecture Reviews—George Lyman Duff Memorial LectureInsight Into the Author: Dudley Strickland, PhD, University of MarylandDownload figureDownload PowerPointWhy did you choose the profession of scientific investigation?I was inspired by my older brother, who was a Chemistry major in college, and thus selected Chemistry as a major. I loved Organic chemistry, and was selected to do a summer research project with other students studying the reaction of olefins with bromine. These summer research programs turned me on to science. When I was ready to apply to graduate school, my Organic teacher recommended Biochemistry as a field of study for my graduate work.Who have been your role model(s) in your scientific and professional life?The laboratories of Brown and Goldstein have served as role models for me as well as countless other scientists. I’ve always enjoyed reading their papers. They are enormously talented scientists who continue to make major contributions to science.What have been important influences on your professional life?My wife and family have been an important influence on my professional life. They are all extremely supportive, especially during the grant writing seasons. Of course these days, those seasons extend for rather lengthy periods!What wisdom do you impart on new investigators?The current scientific climate is really difficult for new investigators. My main advice would be to not give up as persistence is a requirement. Secondly, ask a lot of questions. When you discover a question without a satisfactory answer, pursue it.What are your non-scientific activities?My non-scientific activities include photography, especially of birds, and cycling. A few years ago, some friends and I rode from Missouri to the East coast. I thoroughly enjoyed this ride, and wish I had time to repeat the trip.What are your favorite books, movies, music (pick one or all)?Some of my favorite books include “Over the Edge of the World” which describes Magellan’s circumnavigation of the globe and “Pompeii” by Robert Harris.FootnotesThis Insight Into ATVB Authors was originally published as part of the ATVB Named Lecture Review series. The original article is available online at http://atvb.ahajournals.org/content/34/3/487.full Previous Back to top Next FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails January 2017Vol 37, Issue 1 Advertisement Article InformationMetrics © 2016 American Heart Association, Inc.https://doi.org/10.1161/ATV.0000000000000042PMID: 28062454 Originally publishedJanuary 1, 2017 PDF download Advertisement