MD-PhD student and diabetes researcher Preksha Bhagchandani and

Preksha Bhagchandani is an aspiring physician-scientist pursuing an MD-PhD degree at Stanford Medicine. After being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at 18 years old, she was motivated to pursue a career in diabetes and bridge the gap between research and patient care.
"It was the first time I felt really supported by a large group of people who understood what I went through and also understood the passion and motivation I have to be in a career of diabetes. Having that motivation is what sort of pulls you through the long research journey or the long path that you've chosen to take."
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Impressive! There are just certain places we need to migrate to to fulfill our dreams. America is a great country to be honest. Stanford is top notch as well!
Wishing her the best!

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