Today, we speak with Dr. Funmi Olopade, a member of our Scientific Advisory Committee. Dr. Olopade grew up in Nigeria and earned her medical degree there before coming to the United States determined to make a difference. She is world-renowned for her research on familial forms of cancer as well as genetic and non-genetic factors contributing to tumor progression in diverse populations. She is also an expert in cancer risk assessment and individualized treatment for the most aggressive forms of breast cancer.
We'll talk to Dr. Olopade about the path that led her to science, the advice that helped clear the road for her successful career and what the future holds for cancer research.
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