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From Lab Bench and Kitchen Sink by Sara Jane

November 16, 2009

Most of my daily effort goes into producing cutting edge scientific research to save the world through better diagnostics for a multitude of human diseases. But at the same time, I have a love for and fascination with doing things ‘the old way’, be that spending the time to make my own chicken stock, learn a classic french sauce, or take the time to seed and juice over a hundred pomegranates to make jelly for friends and family. On the surface, they seem very different. However, they have a number of common themes. Attention to detail for one. The imagination to figure out ways around obstacles. The need to start with quality ingredients, or quality data. To not be afraid to try new things, and to learn from your mistakes.

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