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In this episode of Face-to-Face, Chancellor May talks to Mark Winey, Dean of the College of Biological Sciences at UC Davis. Since 2016, Dean Winey has guided the college through a transformative era, fostering innovation, world-class research and student success. We dive into Dean Winey's personal journey to science, sparked by family experience and explore his groundbreaking work in genetics and cell biology, including a discovery that continues to impact cancer research and therapy today. They also discuss the crucial role of federal funding in supporting basic research, training the next generation of scientists and driving discoveries from the lab to real-world applications.
1:32 Dean Winey’s personal family experience that inspired his path to become a geneticist and cell biologist.
2:54 The importance of experiential learning for students’ personal and professional growth.
3:44 The one discovery Dean Winey is most proud of in his career.
5:30 Why questions matter in understanding how biological systems work.
6:55 Self-cloning plants and how it works in revolutionizing agriculture.
8:10 What would be lost if federally funded research were limited or destabilized?
9:00 Importance of the research training pipeline at UC Davis for emerging scientists.
9:58 From discovery to impact, the continuum of basic and applied research.
13:10 Get to know Dean Winey: unforgettable wildlife encounter, hiking adventures and underrated spot at UC Davis.
15:18 Chancellor May talks about his favorite leadership role in academia at UC Davis.
About From Labs to Lives
In our From Labs to Lives series, UC Davis researchers describe the impact of their work and the consequences if federal funding for medical research were reduced or eliminated. Our research strengthens the U.S. economy and drives innovation in science and medicine. By finding new treatments and preventing illness, our work saves lives.
More at: https://www.ucdavis.edu/research/labs-to-lives?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=chancellor_fltl
About UC Davis Chancellor Gary S. May
Gary S. May became UC Davis’ seventh chancellor on Aug. 1, 2017. An accomplished scholar and engineer, May came to UC Davis from the Georgia Institute of Technology.
More at: https://leadership.ucdavis.edu/chancellor/gary-s-may?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=chancellor_fltl
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About UC Davis
Since the beginning, we’ve outgrown expectations. Established in 1908 as a university farm, UC Davis has continually branched out, challenged the way things are done, and gained recognition for solving complex problems related to health, environment, culture and society. Our 5,300-acre campus borders the city of Davis, a vibrant college town of about 68,000 people in Yolo County.
UC Davis is among the most comprehensive campuses in the University of California system, with four colleges and six professional schools that offer over 100 undergraduate majors and more than 100 graduate and professional degrees. UC Davis enrolls about 40,000 students from over 110 countries and contributes at least $13 billion to the California economy each year. In the 2024-25 fiscal year, the university exceeded $1 billion in research funding for the third consecutive year, cementing its reputation as a tier one research university.
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In this episode of Face-to-Face, Chancellor May talks to Mark Winey, Dean of the College of Biological Sciences at UC Davis. Since 2016, Dean Winey has guided the college through a transformative era, fostering innovation, world-class research and student success. We dive into Dean Winey's personal journey to science, sparked by family experience and explore his groundbreaking work in genetics and cell biology, including a discovery that continues to impact cancer research and therapy today. They also discuss the crucial role of federal funding in supporting basic research, training the next generation of scientists and driving discoveries from the lab to real-world applications.
1:32 Dean Winey’s personal family experience that inspired his path to become a geneticist and cell biologist.
2:54 The importance of experiential learning for students’ personal and professional growth.
3:44 The one discovery Dean Winey is most proud of in his career.
5:30 Why questions matter in understanding how biological systems work.
6:55 Self-cloning plants and how it works in revolutionizing agriculture.
8:10 What would be lost if federally funded research were limited or destabilized?
9:00 Importance of the research training pipeline at UC Davis for emerging scientists.
9:58 From discovery to impact, the continuum of basic and applied research.
13:10 Get to know Dean Winey: unforgettable wildlife encounter, hiking adventures and underrated spot at UC Davis.
15:18 Chancellor May talks about his favorite leadership role in academia at UC Davis.
About From Labs to Lives
In our From Labs to Lives series, UC Davis researchers describe the impact of their work and the consequences if federal funding for medical research were reduced or eliminated. Our research strengthens the U.S. economy and drives innovation in science and medicine. By finding new treatments and preventing illness, our work saves lives.
More at: https://www.ucdavis.edu/research/labs-to-lives?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=chancellor_fltl
About UC Davis Chancellor Gary S. May
Gary S. May became UC Davis’ seventh chancellor on Aug. 1, 2017. An accomplished scholar and engineer, May came to UC Davis from the Georgia Institute of Technology.
More at: https://leadership.ucdavis.edu/chancellor/gary-s-may?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=chancellor_fltl
Follow Chancellor May
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chancellormay.bsky.social
Facebook: facebook.com/ChancellorMay
Instagram: instagram.com/chancellor.may
Twitter/X: https://x.com/chancellor_may
All UC Davis Podcasts and Shows
https://www.ucdavis.edu/news/podcasts-and-shows?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=chancellor_fltl
Check Out UC Davis
Website: https://www.ucdavis.edu/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=chancellor_fltl
Virtual campus tour: https://www.ucdavis.edu/about/visit/campus-virtual-tour/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=chancellor_fltl
About UC Davis
Since the beginning, we’ve outgrown expectations. Established in 1908 as a university farm, UC Davis has continually branched out, challenged the way things are done, and gained recognition for solving complex problems related to health, environment, culture and society. Our 5,300-acre campus borders the city of Davis, a vibrant college town of about 68,000 people in Yolo County.
UC Davis is among the most comprehensive campuses in the University of California system, with four colleges and six professional schools that offer over 100 undergraduate majors and more than 100 graduate and professional degrees. UC Davis enrolls about 40,000 students from over 110 countries and contributes at least $13 billion to the California economy each year. In the 2024-25 fiscal year, the university exceeded $1 billion in research funding for the third consecutive year, cementing its reputation as a tier one research university.
Subscribe to UC Davis
youtube.com/@UCDavis
#fundingscience #basicresearch
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