Autoimmunity, Genetics & Science Advocacy in the Spotlight

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 website

Lack 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)






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