Preksha Bhagchandani is an aspiring physicianscientist pursuing an MDPhD degree at Stanford Medicine. After being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at 18 years old, she was motivated to pursue a career in diabetes and bridge the gap between research and patient care.

"It was the first time I felt really supported by a large group of people who understood what I went through and also understood the passion and motivation I have to be in a career of diabetes. Having that motivation is what sort of pulls you through the long research journey or the long path that you've chosen to take."

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