Mary Brunkow, Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2025: Official interview

Interview with the 2025 Nobel Prize laureate in Physiology or Medicine Mary Brunkow on 6 December 2025 during the Nobel Week in Stockholm, Sweden. 00:00 - Interview with Mary Brunkow 00:13 - Can you tell us about your childhood? 02:03 - Was there a single defining moment when you decided to pursue science? 04:20 - What drew you into science? 05:51 - What do you think about the importance of collaboration in science? 09:11 - Is diversity in science important? 10:38 - What characteristics do you need to be a successful scientist? 11:14 - What advice would you give to a young researcher? 12:29 - How important is it that we keep investing in doing basic research? 13:44 - Could you describe your career path? 18:36 - Could you tell us about your co-laureate Fred Ramsdell? 20:29 - What motivates you to conduct research? 21:13 - What do you like to do in your spare time? 22:09 - What sparks your creativity? 22:44 - How did the news of your Nobel Prize reach you? 25:41 - How does it feel knowing that your research has helped so many people? © Nobel Prize Outreach.