CLEAN : Nobel laureate Gregg Semenza thanks colleagues for 30 years of research into human cells adaptation

The speaker recounts an early morning call announcing a Nobel Prize win, expressing gratitude and acknowledging the collective effort of their research team. They reflect on the influence of a high school teacher who inspired their passion for science. The speaker emphasizes the importance of teaching and advocates for better compensation for public school teachers.

What was the initial reaction of the speaker when they received the phone call about winning the prize?

In what way does the speaker feel the award they received is significant?

How did the speaker describe their teacher's influence during high school?

What does the speaker believe about the importance of public school teachers in the US?

What message does the speaker convey about the teaching profession and its impact on young minds?