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>> [MUSIC] There are some people in this world that are
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incredible marathon runners and some people that are amazing sprinters.
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Some people have blue eyes, others have freckles.
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At the end of the day, there has to be something different between them physiologically.
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That's what drives my research.
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Genes tell the story of who you are.
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I'm trying to figure out the role that genetics plays in muscle health.
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The fact that something on a microscopic level can
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have an immense impact on you is fascinating to me.
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I hope to determine why some people's muscles deteriorate faster than others.
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When I got to OU, I met Dr. Wendell.
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He gave me the space and freedom I needed to learn the most important lesson in science.
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Failure is okay.
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What makes a difference is getting back up and trying again,
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regardless of the outcome.
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I went to grad school right out of undergrad.
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It just made sense for me.
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I love school and I wanted to keep my momentum going.
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People talk about how OU is a hidden gem.
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It was never hidden to me.
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I'm constantly reminded that I belong here.
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A dream of mine is to make people realize how accessible and incredible science is.
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That's why I manage the bio-learning lounge.
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My mentor showed me how I can be great within science,
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and I want that for other people too.
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I think that genetics is the future of medicine.
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If I can be involved in helping people that have been waiting
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for that call or that cure it would be an honor.
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My advice for potential grad students is
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if you want to do something, put your mind to it.
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If your heart's in it, you can do it [NOISE].