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Since as far back as I can remember, my grandmother has lived with diabetes. Growing up, it was hard to tell that she was living with a disease that required meticulous care and monitoring. However, over the years it became apparent that even with carbohydrate monitoring, glucose checks, and appropriate self care, her condition was worsening. She began to have worsened sight and difficulty ambulating around the house and performing tasks that she used to do with relative ease. Her declining health culminated in the form of end stage renal disease, which took a drastic toll on my grandmother. Due to her declining function and health, I made the decision to take a leave of absence from medical school to assist with her healthcare needs. When I initially made the decision, it was to lend emotional support to my grandmother and family members. However, my time with her showed me a void in the healthcare system that needed to be filled and has since fueled my passion for research and medical advancements.

During my time with my grandmother, I had many questions that …show more content…

During medical school I became very passionate about neurodegenerative diseases and as such, I have pursued a postdoctoral fellowship at Western. My experiences and knowledge have led me to not only find the pathophysiology of neurodegenerative diseases but to find new potential treatments; one of which is a potential patentable new medication. Both these experiences have taught me a lot in regards to the wide and complex field of medicine. I have learned the rigorous work it takes to do research as the business side of research. I believe innovations such as these, will open doors for healthcare providers to do their jobs effectively and efficiently, which improves the patient’s quality of life and

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