Researching Her Own Disease

Science Clear+Vivid Podcast - A podcast by Alan Alda

Audrey Winkelsas has a rare genetic disease called Spinal Muscular Atrophy. While it limits her physical abilities, it has helped ignite her passion for science as she works at the laboratory bench – aided by her mother – to find a novel medication to help SMA patients manage the diseaseSupport the show: https://www.patreon.com/clearandvividSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.