Autoimmunity, Genetics & Science Advocacy in the Spotlight
In the Spotlight
English - April 15, 2021 10:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MB - ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsScience science outreach science communication grad school scientists Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
This episode, we're tackling the science behind autoimmune disorders like Celiac and Crohn's disease with Columbia PhD student Alyssa Shearer! Alyssa shares more about her research studying the genetics behind these diseases, the science policies she hopes to see for patients, and how she got involved in science advocacy. For our science PhD friends feeling burned out by the lab, Alyssa is here to inspire!
If you want to learn more about the topics discussed in this episode, check out:
March for Science NYC websiteLack of diversity in genetic research a problem (news article)Doctors once thought bananas cured Celiac Disease. They saved kids' lives - at a cost. (news article)Genetics of Celiac Disease and Gluten Sensitivity (blog post)What are lncRNAs and lincRNAs? (website)Don't forget to follow us on Twitter @SpotlightThePod to stay up-to-date on all news and episode releases!
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