I’ve been thinking about something we don’t talk about enough in the research world: Sometimes the very systems meant to protect us  end up silencing us . We see it with pregnant women being excluded from studies. But let’s be honest — it doesn’t stop there. 🚫 Safety Shouldn’t Mean Exclusion IRBs (Institutional Review Boards) exist to keep people safe. I respect that. Their mission is critical. But safety shouldn’t mean exclusion. And protection shouldn’t mean making decisi

When I first started speaking up about my story, I had no idea how much it would teach me.I never imagined my journey could be used to highlight gaps in our healthcare system—or to help push for solutions that give patients real hope. 🫸 The Waiting Game The truth is, even after the FDA approves a breakthrough treatment , patients often still have to wait years for Medicare  to decide if it will be covered. That waiting period is sometimes called the “valley of death.” I know

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