We’re pulling back the curtain on scientific discovery, taking you beyond the data and into the heart of what drives innovation today. Hosted by Professor David Baker, The Baker Lab Podcast invites you to hear from real people at the forefront of biology, chemistry, physics, and AI. Their personal journeys, challenges, and triumphs reveal that there are many ways of becoming and being a scientist. From moments of doubt to breakthroughs that change everything, these stories prove that great science isn’t just about what you find—it’s about who you become along the way.

Protein design pioneer David Baker has trained hundreds of scientists, published over 650 research papers, and launched more than 20 biotech companies. The Baker Lab at the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle has become a hub for groundbreaking ideas and world-changing discoveries. Now, through this podcast, he’s turning the spotlight onto the people who make it all happen. If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to push the boundaries of knowledge, The Baker Lab Podcast is your front-row seat to the human side of science.