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Christine McGarvey shares her unique journey from scientist to patient and her advocacy work in rare disorders.

Send us Fan Mail What happens when someone with a background in scientific research becomes the patient? In this episode of Rare Connection, I welcome Christine McGarvey, Pennsylvania State Ambassador for the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD), member of the Undiagnosed Diseases Network Foundation (UDNF) PEER Group, scientist, educator, advocate, and mother. Christine's journey is unlike most. Despite earning degrees in biochemistry, cell and molecular biology, and science educat...

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