What happens when one of poultry science’s most accomplished minds reflects on decades of discovery from sequencing the chicken genome to mentoring future scientific leaders? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Tom Porter, renowned endocrinologist, educator, and former PSA President and editor in chief, to explore breakthroughs in heat stress research, the molecular mechanics behind broiler growth, and the power of mentorship. Dr. Porter shares insights from the lab, the classroom, and the editor’s desk as he helps shape the future of poultry science worldwide.

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