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32. Physiology Research and How Racism is Affecting Nutrition with Ashley Aguillard

Beyond the Bench

English - July 16, 2021 15:46 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MB
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What is it like to study cell biology and physiology, and how is racism affecting nutrition? Ashley Aguillard, a graduate student in the Lorenzo Lab at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the Chair of Diversity for NutriBites, discusses nutrition, life as a graduate student, and the role of race in our healthcare system.


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