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S3/Ep.3 "Inside the MD-PhD Journey: Research, Medicine, and Industry with Alex Dumas"

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In this episode, Kayla shares a conversation with Alex Dumas, an MD-PhD student at Yale University, to talk about her journey combining medicine and research. Alex shares what it’s like to navigate the challenges and opportunities of the MD-PhD path, while also giving insight into her work using nanotechnology to explore the immune system and its potential to transform future therapies.
26 Sep English South Africa Social Sciences · Education

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