Dr Iromi Wanigasuriya is a molecular biologist studying epigenetics, or how our genes are regulated, in embryos. We talk about sex differences in gene expression, but also in medical research and for being an international student.
For more info on the gender gap in medical studies, I encourage you to check out this article, by Kelly Burrowes in The Conversation > https://theconversation.com/gender-bias-in-medicine-and-medical-research-is-still-putting-womens-health-at-risk-156495 <or the book that Iromi recommends, Pain and Prejudice by Gabrielle Jackson.
You can follow Iromi on Twitter or Instagram @ciromiw and her adorable Cavoodle @oliverwooof
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