Being diagnosed with chronic illnesses has been very hard, but also very rewarding. It has opened doors for me that I never would have had without my diagnosis. I have been able to use my background in Science and then experience as a patient to help the patient communities by breaking down the science in a way that is easily understood and then also sharing my journey with chronic illness. Here are some projects and achievements I am really proud of.
- Bachelor of Science in Biology Medical Sciences (2015)
- Master of Science in Biological Sciences (2017)
- Mississippi INBRE Research Scholar (2015)
- Speaker at the Louisiana-Mississippi CCFA Chapter Patient Education Event. (2016)
- CCFA Patient Education Advisory Committee (2016)
- Nominated for the Sherman Prize (2016)
- Patient Advocate Attendee at Digestive Disease Week (2016)
- Health Central My Story “I had no idea what it was.” (2016)
- The side of Crohn’s Doctors never warned me about article for The Mighty (2016)
- Featured patient for the CCFA monthly fundraising campaign (2016)
- Advisor on multiple patient advisory boards including educational, pharmaceutical or non-profit.
- Key opinion leader and consultant for pharmaceutical companies.
- IBD Science Articles for HealthCentral ☞ Gut Microbiome- The Basics and Understanding how gut dysbiosis contributes to disease