Send us a text My guest today is Dr. Mariam "Ria" Garelnabi. She's of a Ugandan and Sudanese heritage and moved to the UK, where she is still based, after high school, to pursue her tertiary education. In this episode, we learn how from an early age, she was interested in science and was encouraged by her teachers. She completed her PhD last year at the University of Birmingham in the United Kingdom and is now a Postdoctoral Researcher working at the University of Roehampton London. The research focuses on testing new compounds from the cannabis plant to be used as immunotherapies towards a variety of immune disorders. We discuss how some of the stigma associated with the use of cannabis for medicinal use still exists in society. Lastly, I open the discussion of how one navigates being an international student in a foreign country and being accustomed to different culture. Tune in to hear about this and more. Twitter: @Ria_MissGSupport the showFollow the show on:Twitter: @RootofscipodInstagram: @Rootofscipod YouTube: The Root Of The Science PodcastFacebook: The Root of The Science Podcast LinkedIn: The Root Of The Science PodcastWebsite

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