Dr. Eric Vivier

Dr. Eric Vivier, a renowned immunology professor at Aix-Marseille Université, discusses the critical need for investing in scientific research. He argues that funding basic science leads to transformative breakthroughs like monoclonal antibodies. The conversation explores differences in research funding between Europe and the US, highlighting the European Research Council's role in fostering scientific freedom. Vivier also emphasizes the importance of science communication and the need to inspire future generations of scientists.