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How today’s uncertainty can motivate young investigators to double down on their passion

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The Cancer Letter has published a number of excellent pieces lately on the importance of supporting and encouraging trainees and junior investigators during these uncertain times. 

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George J. Weiner, MD
Professor of internal medicine-hematology, oncology, and blood & marrow transplantation, Professor of pharmaceutical sciences and experimental therapeutics, CE Block Chair of Cancer Research, Director emeritus, University of Iowa Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center
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