Jul 31, 2019
Our guest today is Gigi Kreibich, an organic chemistry
researcher from the University of Minnesota. Gigi has learned to
navigate her research career while living with Ehlers-Danlos
syndrome and a recent diagnosis of hypophosphatasia. Balancing her
life as both the researcher and the patient, Gigi has learned to
pursue her passions and tap into her natural skills to achieve her
goals.
Gigi shares her journey on how she found her current lab, the
work she does at Minnesota, and her undergraduate work. She also
shares what support systems have been the most beneficial to her,
and what she feels is an important aspect of accessibility in
science. Gigi also shares her work with a non-profit, open-source
genetic research group that aims to identify novel treatments and
mutations for rare diseases. Tune in to listen to Gigi's inspiring
STEM story, where she tells us about her research, her support
networks, and how she is navigating her life as a young
researcher.
In this episode we will discuss:
1) Gigi's current role as an organic chemistry
researcher
2) How cosplay landed her a job
3) Why video games are part of her support network
4) What she thinks are some of the most important ways to
support accessible STEM
5) Her work at a non-profit genetic research group
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