Opening Panel

Dr. Patricia Molina, Dr. William Vega, Dr. Antonio Cepeda-Benito, Dr. Lula Beatty, and Dr. H. Wesley Clark open the 2008 National Hispanic Science Network on Drug Abuse Conference in Bethesda, Maryland.

Presentation - 32 minutes 13 seconds

Climbing Mount Everest

Dr. William A. Vega has encouraging words for researchers about handling rejection.

Quick Tip - 2 minutes 22 seconds

Coincidental Intersections

Dr. William A. Vega describes his journey from factory worker to researcher.

Quick Tip - 3 minutes 26 seconds

Find Your Place on the Ladder

Dr. William A. Vega talks about moving from place to place in his career as a research scientist.

Quick Tip - 2 minutes 25 seconds

Emphasis on Early-Career Researchers

NIH is making changes that will help support junior researchers, states Dr. William A. Vega.

Quick Tip - 1 minute 51 seconds

Know What You Can Cope With

Dr. William A. Vega talks about stressful times trying to balance family and work responsibilities.

Quick Tip - 1 minute 37 seconds

Looking for Inspiration

It's a long road, so pay attention to what inspires you, advises Dr. William A. Vega.

Quick Tip - 1 minute 32 seconds

Primary Care Settings

Dr. William A. Vega delivers sage advice about conducting research in primary care.

Quick Tip - 4 minutes 21 seconds