Inspiration Dissemination

Our guest is Shauna Otto, a PhD student in the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics in the lab of Dr. Colin Johnson who broads focuses on protein research. Shauna studies dysferlin, a subgroup of the ferlin protein, which helps mend membrane tears in muscle cells. Mutations in the dysferlin gene lead to Muscular Dystrophy II. Through her work, Shauna has characterized portions or "domains" of the large dysferlin protein via Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR). We also discuss her road to graduate school and how some mental health hurdles shaped her research experiences. We especially focus on how supportive university institutions (Counseling and Psychological Services CAPS, as well as Disability Access Service DAS at Oregon State University) and a supportive lab group can help in academic and personal success. Hosted by Kristen Finch and Adrian Gallo

Please find us on social media!

Twitter: twitter.com/kbvrID

facebook: www.facebook.com/InspirationDissemination/

Blog: blogs.oregonstate.edu/inspiration/

Radio Station: www.orangemedianetwork.com/kbvr_fm

Host University: oregonstate.edu

This show was founded in 2012 by Joey Hulbert and Zhian Kamvar. It has been made possible by all the current and former hosts of the show, Orange Media Network, the KBVR-FM students and staff, and of course the amazing graduate students at Oregon State University.

Show Notes

Our guest is Shauna Otto, a PhD student in the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics in the lab of Dr. Colin Johnson who broads focuses on protein research. Shauna studies dysferlin, a subgroup of the ferlin protein, which helps mend membrane tears in muscle cells. Mutations in the dysferlin gene lead to Muscular Dystrophy II. Through her work, Shauna has characterized portions or "domains" of the large dysferlin protein via Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR). We also discuss her road to graduate school and how some mental health hurdles shaped her research experiences. We especially focus on how supportive university institutions (Counseling and Psychological Services CAPS, as well as Disability Access Service DAS at Oregon State University) and a supportive lab group can help in academic and personal success. Hosted by Kristen Finch and Adrian Gallo Please find us on social media! Twitter: twitter.com/kbvrID facebook: www.facebook.com/InspirationDissemination/ Blog: blogs.oregonstate.edu/inspiration/ Radio Station: www.orangemedianetwork.com/kbvr_fm Host University: oregonstate.edu This show was founded in 2012 by Joey Hulbert and Zhian Kamvar. It has been made possible by all the current and former hosts of the show, Orange Media Network, the KBVR-FM students and staff, and of course the amazing graduate students at Oregon State University.

What is Inspiration Dissemination?

Inspiration Dissemination is an award-winning radio program that occurs Sunday nights at 7PM Pacific on KBVR Corvallis, 88.7FM. Each week on the program, we host a different graduate student worker from Oregon State University to talk about their lives and passion for research here at the university. By presenting these stories, we can present the diverse, human element of graduate research that is often hidden from the public view.

Please find us on social media!

Twitter: twitter.com/kbvrID

facebook: www.facebook.com/InspirationDissemination/

Blog: blogs.oregonstate.edu/inspiration/

Radio Station: www.orangemedianetwork.com/kbvr_fm

Host University: oregonstate.edu

This show was founded in 2012 by Joey Hulbert and Zhian Kamvar. It has been made possible by all the current and former hosts of the show, Orange Media Network, the KBVR-FM students and staff, and of course the amazing graduate students at Oregon State University.