Continuing Breast Cancer Awareness month, in today's episode I talk about what happens if an abnormal lump is found in a breast cancer screen. I break down the four breast cancer subtypes as well as discuss Angelina Jolie and that famous BRCA1 gene mutation! I also talk about the breast cancer subtype I study in my PhD research, Triple Negative Breast Cancer! 

*The information in this podcast is a collection of information from reputable research sources. This is not a supplement for clinical advice, diagnosis or treatment*

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Happy Breast Cancer Awareness Month!! For this episode, we dive into the topic of breast cancer screening! I discuss what methods we use for screening and how they identify cancer! 

*The information in this podcast is a collection of information from reputable research sources. This is not a supplement for clinical advice, diagnosis or treatment* 

Links for resources for this episode (including a list of recommended brands) are available on my LinkTree in my IG Bio 

Questions, Comments or Suggestions for New Episodes? DM-me at @beautyandthebiotechbeast on Instagram! 

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The hiatus is OFFICIALLY OVER! I couldn't think of a better month to come back to the podcast than Breast Cancer Awareness month!! For our first episode back, I interview the CEO of Saucey Scarves and my best friend Olivia Zell! She talks about her inspiration for her small business, what it is like to be a small business owner, her philanthropic work AND we announce something very exciting!! (Hint...it is adorably PINK)! 

Questions, Comments or Suggestions for New Episodes? DM-me at @beautyandthebiotechbeast on Instagram! Song: Love Aside by Patrick Patrikios (https://support.google.com/youtube/an...) 

In a world full of social media and Facetune, Botox is a hot topic. But does anyone know how this treatment really works? Inspired by Taylor Woods who shared her story with Botox treatment for migraine headaches, I decided to break down the science of this treatment. I also discuss it's variety of applications, outside of just getting rid of wrinkles!! Coincidentally, Botox is one of my FAVORITE scientific discovery stories as it was discovered truly serendipitously!! 

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In this episode, I go back to my ACTUAL research area and talk about cancer staging. We have all been impacted by cancer in our lives, whether it is a family member, friend or neighbor--but what do the stages of cancer mean? And how do we come up with them? In this episode, I discuss how cancer is staged, what techniques we use to determine cancer stage, and breakdown the complex system for staging cancers! 

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As someone whose diet is dictated by what I can and cannot eat, in this episode I dive into the world of food allergies! How are the symptoms caused? Why do we develop them? And why are they so prevalent in the United States? 

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Today's episode talks about the star of #hotgirlsummer....SUNSCREEN! I discuss how sunscreen works, what happens when we get sunburned, and why we should be wearing sunscreen EVERY GOSH DARN DAY! Links used to make this episode AS WELL as a link for sunscreens recommended by Dermatologists at many different price points are accessible through the Linktree in my Instagram Bio! 

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This week has been so crazy busy!! From preparing for a research talk, to a fellowship application, to writing for another podcast! So I took this week to sit down and have a more informal chat, answering all of your questions! I talk about everything from my thesis research topic, to my favorite lab outfits, to hobbies I picked up in the "pickle"! 

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*TRIGGER WARNING*: This episode discusses topics related to weight loss, obesity and dieting.

In this week's episode, we dive in to the genetics of weight. Obviously, weight loss and gain are heavily impacted by our lifestyle, but there are some genetic markers that make certain individuals predisposed to conditions such as obesity and weight gain. I discuss some of the genes related to weight loss and what these genetic markers could help doctors treat patients suffering from obesity in the future. 

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