In this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” host Justin Kreuter, M.D., speaks with Alfredo Quinones-Hinojosa, M.D., a neurosurgeon and scientist at Mayo Clinic. From humble beginnings as a migrant worker, his story is one of resilience, determination, and a relentless pursuit of knowledge. Timestamps:0:00 Introduction1:54 Importance for physicians to play a role in science5:28 Setting yourself up for success9:48 Inquisitive mind14:00 Mentoring22:00 Looking ahead23:55 Outro