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Profile: Alfredo Quinones-Hinojosa

Profile: Alfredo Quinones-Hinojosa

He jumped the fence from Mexico to work as a farmhand and ended up a leading brain surgeon.

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The Johns Hopkins brain surgeon and cancer researcher talks about what inspires him, how he prepares for an operation, and more. Hear the audio highlights or read the full interview.

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Alfredo Quiñones-Hinojosa answers your questions about his life and work.