Episode 2: It's A "Heart"felt Black Conversation ft. Dre'Von Dobson

Happy Black History Month! Lift Every Voice and Sing, till earth and heaven ring! Happy American Heart Month, as well. In this episode of Scientifically Sound, I'm hanging out with Dre'Von Dobson as we talk about our time as black scientists in our love of Ernest Everett Just and discuss The Bee Gees' hit, Al Green classic, "How Can You Mend A Broken Heart". We are tying this song to Dre'Von's research on fibrinogen, a key protein complex circulating in our cardiovascular system. And oh, Dre'Von has a surprise for you and me. For more information about Dre'Von Dobson, read below.
 
Dre’Von Dobson is a multi-instrumentalist (specializing in the saxophone, bass, and piano) who studied at North Carolina A&T State University, graduating with a B.S. in Biology and minoring in Music Performance. He is currently a PhD student in the Pathobiology and Translational Sciences Program at UNC Chapel Hill studying hemostasis and thrombosis. His current project is identifying genes that regulate the expression of the coagulation protein, fibrinogen. Dre’ is also the co-founder of The Society for Black Biomedical Sciences (SBBS) at UNC, an organization that works to promote and support the recruitment, retention, and success of black biomedical scientist. While pursuing his PhD, Dre’ continues to provide live music for weddings, festivals, churches, and private functions across North Carolina. Dre’ hopes to use his scientific findings and career to improve the cardiovascular health and scientific literacy in black communities.

Dre'Von Dobson Social Media
Instagram: @superfly_bam
Twitter: @BloodBiology

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