In this installment of the APS Living History of Physiology series, Victor A. Convertino, PhD, discusses his current research ondeveloping decision-support and therapeutic technologies to advance the capabilities of combat medics. Advice he offers to students starting out in a science career today includes “Don’t sell yourself short. Don’t be afraid to not succeed— a failure is a great teacher.” Convertino was interviewed by Michael J. Joyner, MD, at the APS annual meeting at Experimental Biology in San Diego.
