Thomas C. Südhof

Interview

 

Nobel Prize Talks: Thomas C. Südhof

Released 2014-01-09

“Are you serious?” Listen to Thomas Südhof’s first reaction when he hears that he has been awarded the 2013 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. In this conversation he also talks about the importance of classical music for his scientific achievements, the role of collaboration, and why he thinks there are way too many rules in the education system.

Interview, December 2013

Interview with 2013 Nobel Laureate in Physiology or Medicine Thomas C. Südhof, 6 December 2013.

  • Thomas Südhof’s work in simple terms.

    Thomas Südhof on being awarded the Nobel Prize.

    Thomas Südhof on breakthroughs in research.

  • Thomas Südhof on role models and influences.

    Thomas Südhof shares his thoughts of the Nobel Prize.

Thomas C. Südhof, 2013 Medicine Laureate, explains his Nobel Prize awarded work to young students. 6 December 2013.

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Nobel Minds 2013

The 2013 Nobel Laureates met at the Grünewald Hall in the Stockholm Concert Hall in Stockholm on 11 December 2013 for the traditional round-table discussion and TV program ‘Nobel Minds’. The Nobel Laureates discussed the discoveries for which they’ve been honored, how these can be applied in a practical way, and the role of science in today’s society. The discussion was hosted by Zeinab Badawi of the BBC.

Interview, October 2013

Telephone interview with Thomas C. Südhof following the announcement of the 2013 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. The interviewer is Nobelprize.org’s Adam Smith.

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