This episode of #ShareScience features, Dr. Tim Hacker, Director of the Cardiovascular Physiology and Surgery Core Facility at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Throughout his career, Tim has established several cardiovascular disease models including myocardial infarction, pulmonary hypertension, and myocardial stunning and hibernation models. He also shares his expertise with the world by developing microsurgery and imaging training programs for students and research professionals. Tim shares his career path and insights for young scientists on what its like to run a core lab at an academic institution.