In 2006 Scott graduated with a Ph.D. from UCSD, having studied structure and function of ion channels with Palmer Taylor. In 2007 Scott moved to the Rockefeller University to work with Roderick Mackinnon; his postdoctoral research led to the first structure of a lipid opening an ion channel. Scott's own research aims to define lipid-gated ion channels and their physiological roles. Awards include the Martin D. Kamen Award (UCSD 2006) and the Director's New Innovator Award (NIH 2013). www.scripps.edu/hansen