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Guest on StarTalk Radio · 2 books · 1 episode across 1 podcast

George Yancopoulos appeared on StarTalk Radio to discuss the Omicron variant and medical research as the president of Regeneron. During the interview, George Yancopoulos referenced several well-known books and works of fiction to draw parallels with real-world biology and corporate partnerships. He twice referenced Richard Matheson's novel I Am Legend—and the film adaptation starring Will Smith—while discussing rare individuals who are naturally immune to HIV, contrasting the fictional one-in-a-million immunity rate with actual scientific findings on rare immune responses. Additionally, George Yancopoulos mentioned John Steinbeck's novel East of Eden to humorously compare the dynamic between himself and his co-founder, Len Schleifer, to the characters Lenny and George. Through these literary and cinematic references, George Yancopoulos provided accessible analogies for complex immunological phenomena while reflecting on the collaborative partnership behind his work in biotechnology and scientific innovation.

Books recommended by George Yancopoulos

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  1. I Am Legend

    Richard Matheson · Discussed · 1 episode

    I Am Legend by Richard Matheson is a classic post-apocalyptic horror novel that explores isolation, perspective, and societal shifts through the story of the last human on Earth.

    Discussed
    “so you're absolutely right just like I Am Legend there are the rare HIV people who are immune via these two different approaches”
    StarTalk Radio The Omicron Variant with President of Regeneron, George Yancopoulos 2021-12-07 Listen at 9:50
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  2. East of Eden

    John Steinbeck · Discussed · 1 episode

    East of Eden by John Steinbeck is a sprawling, multi-generational masterpiece that adapts the Cain and Abel story into twentieth-century California.

    Discussed
    “John Steinbeck, okay, excuse me, okay, the funny thing is uh as you guys may or may not know I think Neil you actually met him once, but my co-founder and uh the president the other president of regeneron is len schleifer so it's uh it is sort of like the book it's the Lenny and George show he's Lenny”
    StarTalk Radio The Omicron Variant with President of Regeneron, George Yancopoulos 2021-12-07 Listen at 21:11
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
The Omicron Variant with President of Regeneron, George YancopoulosStarTalk Radio2021-12-073