Meet Dr. Joscelyn Mejias: 2023 L’Oréal USA For Women in Science Honoree
Meet Joscelyn, a 2023 L’Oréal USA For Women in Science Honoree. She is studying uterine fibroids, and hopes her research will lead to better treatments. Watch above to learn more about Joscelyn’s work and the story behind the science.[A note from the scientist: "Women" is used in this video to reflect the terms that have been historically used to gender people. However, it should be acknowledged that not all patients with uteruses identify as women and uterine fibroids can affect people with a multitude of gender identities and expressions.]
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