From the age of 5, Kimberly Fiock knew she wanted to be a scientist. Today, at just 25 years old, she is working at the cutting edge of experimental pathology research, on track to receiving her PhD! This journey has not been without its hardships; on top of her mental health struggles, Kimberly has dealt with numerous people in powerful positions telling her she would never make it in her field. How wrong they were! In today’s episode Kimberly shares what drew her to the field of disease research, how she overcame the odds that were stacked against her and became a scientist, and the goals that she hopes to ultimately achieve through the research into tau proteins (which play a role in the progression of neurodegenerative diseases) that she is currently conducting. Kimberly epitomizes the saying, “Never give up,” and if you’re in need of any extra motivation, you’ve come to the right place!
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