Stump Pharmalot: An Ask Me Anything with Ed Silverman

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Last week, Ed Silverman, AKA Pharmalot, hosted an AMA titled “Stump Pharmalot.” During the AMA, Ed discussed gene therapy, his proudest career moments, what he took in high school instead of chemistry, coffee (or, as he calls it, “cups of stimulation”), and more.

Below, you can find a lightly edited transcript of the conversation.

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