Today's guest is Dr. Rowan Chlebowski, one of the most influential breast cancer researchers in the world. Dr. Chlebowski is a clinical breast oncologist with a Ph.D. in reproductive biology, he has a credentialed clinical and research interest in breast cancer therapy and prevention, menopausal hormone therapy influences on cancer and chronic disease, and lifestyle influences on breast cancer incidence and outcome. He is best known for studying breast cancer issues in the Women's Health Initiative (WHI). He has published widely and led reports in well-cited journals such as JAMA, New England Journal of Medicine, Lancet, Lancet Oncology, Journal of Clinical Oncology, Journal of the National Cancer Institute, and JAMA Oncology.

On this episode of Wisdom in Oncology, Dr. Chlebowski tells us how to become a high impact researcher. Dr. Chlebowski emphasizes the product, guiding us to the proper focus for achieving research excellence. Dr. Chlebowski also shares his advice for finding an appropriate mentor, choosing the right focus for research, and working with diligence.

Talking points:

• Finding what differentiates you from others in your field
• Learning how research is product-oriented
• Taking advantage of opportunities
• Proving that you can deliver quality products
• Students seeking mentors must prove their value
• Conducting research in a rapidly changing technological world
• "Nobody has changed the world working 40 hours a week"
• Consider the time and effort required to conduct high-impact research