“I kept not dying”: R&D with Scientist and Patient Advocate Corrie Painter, PhD
Description
On Episode 10 of Rosé & DNA, we spoke with Dr. Corrie Painter (she/her)!
Dr. Painter is a researcher and cancer survivor, and currently serves as the Deputy Director of Count Me In, a program that launches patient-driven research projects across various cancer types. During Dr. Painter’s PhD training in 2010, she was diagnosed with a rare cancer called angiosarcoma, and since then has made it her mission to be an advocate in this space. In this episode we follow Dr. Painter’s unique educational path to a career in cancer research, her experiences with her own cancer diagnosis, and the amazing work being done to advance this space through collaboration.
Causes Dr. Painter cares about:
Beverages tasted:
🍷Sparkling Brut Rosé - McBride Sisters Collection
🍷Peach wine (expertly aged in Deanna's parents' home from her 21st birthday) - Konzelmann Estate Winery
🍷Bacardi Rum - straight from the mug
United States
