Researching cancer in Los Angeles

In this episode of La La Landing with Oleg Korolov, I sit down with one of the smartest people I know - my longtime friend and UCLA Associate Professor of Medicine, Gatien Moriceau. Gatien has written more publications than bestselling author Michael Connelly, is an incredibly talented soccer player, and above all, a brilliant researcher pushing the boundaries of cancer science here in Los Angeles. We talk about his journey from Europe to Los Angeles, what drew him to UCLA, and how his career path as a sportsman unexpectedly transformed into a life dedicated to medical research. Gatien opens up about his daily work as a researcher, the challenges of long-term contracts in academia, pressures around funding, and even the impact of AI on the future of medicine. He also shares why he chose research over traditional medical practice, and what motivates him to keep going despite the frustrations of a field where breakthroughs can take decades. This conversation dives deep into the realities of medical research - the motivations, disappointments, and long-term goals that drive a career in science. We also touch on the commercialization of discoveries, why projects like Theranos fail, and how researchers balance professional ambition with personal life as friends, husbands, and fathers. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s really like to dedicate your life to researching cancer in Los Angeles, this episode is for you. More information about me and my real estate brokerage business here in Los Angeles you can find through the links down below: Web: https://domrealestategroup.com/ Cell: 213-448-5949 Email: [email protected] Insta: https://www.instagram.com/domrealestategroup/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfQ7PVQQCkz6MeV5Qfi_-dA #ucla #cancerresearch #losangeleslife