17. From the Lab to the Clinic: Dr. Joelle Straehla’s Mission to Save Young Lives
Dec 17, 2024•32 min
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In this inspiring episode of Game Over: c*ncer, we sit down with Dr. Joelle Straehla, a CKc-funded young investigator who is revolutionizing pediatric brain cancer treatment with cutting-edge nanoparticle drug delivery systems.
Dr. Straehla, a self-proclaimed “nerd” who combines her passion for science, medicine, and engineering, shares her incredible journey — from her days at Dana-Farber and MIT to her new role at Seattle Children’s Hospital.
We discuss:
-Her path to becoming a physician-scientist.
-How nanoparticles are changing how we treat pediatric brain cancer.
-The importance of celebrating small wins on the long road to finding a cure.
-Mentoring the next generation of researchers and building a community of hope.
Dr. Straehla’s story is a reminder that finding a cure isn't a singular success — it’s about progress, innovation, and collaboration every step of the way.
Learn how you can support groundbreaking research and be part of the fight: cannonballkidscancer.org
Connect with Dana: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danaknichols/
Connect with Val: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerie-solomon-516b50b8/
Upcoming Ckc Events: https://cannonballkidscancer.org/category/make-an-impact/events/
Learn more about the Cannonball Kids cancer Foundation: https://cannonballkidscancer.org/
Game Over: c*ncer. Together, we transform fear into courage.
Don’t forget to like, share, and leave a review to help us reach more listeners! Tune in now and join us in turning fear into courage.
Dr. Straehla, a self-proclaimed “nerd” who combines her passion for science, medicine, and engineering, shares her incredible journey — from her days at Dana-Farber and MIT to her new role at Seattle Children’s Hospital.
We discuss:
-Her path to becoming a physician-scientist.
-How nanoparticles are changing how we treat pediatric brain cancer.
-The importance of celebrating small wins on the long road to finding a cure.
-Mentoring the next generation of researchers and building a community of hope.
Dr. Straehla’s story is a reminder that finding a cure isn't a singular success — it’s about progress, innovation, and collaboration every step of the way.
Learn how you can support groundbreaking research and be part of the fight: cannonballkidscancer.org
Connect with Dana: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danaknichols/
Connect with Val: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerie-solomon-516b50b8/
Upcoming Ckc Events: https://cannonballkidscancer.org/category/make-an-impact/events/
Learn more about the Cannonball Kids cancer Foundation: https://cannonballkidscancer.org/
Game Over: c*ncer. Together, we transform fear into courage.
Don’t forget to like, share, and leave a review to help us reach more listeners! Tune in now and join us in turning fear into courage.
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