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Arjun Raj's Path to Biology
- Arjun Raj's scientific journey began in math and physics but took a turn towards biology during his PhD.
- He transitioned from a theoretical approach to hands-on lab work after a summer experience.
Learning from Sanjay Tyagi
- Raj credits his PhD advisor, Sanjay Tyagi, for teaching him the creative process.
- He describes Tyagi as a visionary and creative thinker with a knack for clever experimental design.
Creativity as a Bag of Tricks
- Scientific creativity is linked to having a large "bag of tricks" – diverse techniques and approaches.
- Applying these tricks effectively is an art, requiring careful consideration of the problem and available tools.