Personal stories are a powerful way to building underst anding\, connection and motivation to become agents of change! The Office o f Diversity\, Equity and Inclusion is proud to invite you to hear the stori es of two scientists here at Washington University School of Medicine\, Jessica Silvia-Fisher\, PhD and < a id="LPNoLPOWALinkPreview_1" title="https://profiles.wustl.edu/en/persons/ tracey-hermanstyne" href="https://profiles.wustl.edu/en/persons/tracey-herm anstyne" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable " data-loopstyle="link" data-safelink="true" data-ogsc="" data-linkindex="1 ">Tracey Hermanstyne\, PhD. These brilliant women will discuss their cu rrent work/research and share experiences on their career path to biomedica l research. Importantly\, each will specifically talk about the value of ha ving attended a Minority Serving Institution and a Historically Black Colle ge and University and how it continues to shape their work and professional identity today.

Lunch will be provided to in-person attendee s who register by Wednesday\, April 19th. Th is is a hybrid event: Attend in person and register below to receive an ema il reminder before the event. Unable to join us on campus? Zoom link will b e provided in the registration below and in the confirmation email!

Individuals with disabilities are en couraged to attend all Washington University School of Medicine sponsored e vents. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable acc ommodation in order to participate in this event\, at least one week before the event\, please contact the Washington University School of Medicine Of fice of Diversity\, Equity and Inclusion in advance at 314-273-2809 or MedD EI@wustl.edu.