In Episode 13 we meet Alanis Carmona, a PhD Candidate at Harvard Chan School of Public Health.

Born and raised in Chicago, Alanis developed an early passion for medicine. She attended Bates College, where she majored in biochemistry, minored in Chinese, and completed the pre-med track. After several years conducting biomedical research, she joined Harvard University, where she earned her PhD in Cancer Biology. Alanis reveals how she entered college on the pre-med track, believing she would become a physician, before discovering that research was another powerful way to improve patient outcomes.

We discuss:
• Choosing the right path: graduate school (PhD) or medical school (MD)
• Navigating failure and the realities of scientific research
• Completing a Harvard PhD in just four years

Whether you're considering graduate school, curious about biomedical research, or interested in the intersection of science, entrepreneurship, and social impact, this conversation offers an honest look at the many paths a career in science can take.

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Connect with Alanis:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanis-carmona-phd-838127100/

Credits:
Host: Rashana Weerasinghe
Guest: Alanis Carmona
Location: Harvard University

Chapters
00:00-1:17 Intro
1:17-7:47 Dream of Becoming a Doctor
7:47-8:24 The Research Route
8:24-12:54 A Different Doctor Title
12:54-20:05 My PhD Journey
20:05-24:04 Completing a PhD in 4 years
24:04-30:40 MD vs PhD Programs
30:40-36:52 Harvard Health Lab Accelerator
36:52-43:14 Rapid Fire with Rashana *

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