2024 STEM Without Limits Scholar | Ep. 101

In this week’s episode of Take a Pain Check, Kate Bourne shares her powerful journey with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), discussing the 12-year delay in her diagnosis and the profound impact it had on her confidence, mobility, and academic life. Kate reflects on the emotional toll of not having answers for so long, navigating school and daily life with unexplained symptoms. She also highlights her passion for research, focusing on anesthetic resistance in EDS patients and the relationship between EDS and POTS, with the goal of improving healthcare practices for those affected by these conditions. As a 2024 recipient of the STEM Without Limits scholarship, Kate shares how she plans to use the funds to further her academic and research endeavors, offering advice to young adults about finding their career paths. Apply to our scholarship today: https://www.takeapaincheck.com/scholarship Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes. Our socials: Website: ⁠https://www.takeapaincheck.com/⁠ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/takeapaincheck_/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@takeapaincheck?lang=en X: https://www.instagram.com/takeapaincheck_/ Likedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/take-a-pain-check/ Kate's socials: Instagram and X: @katebournebsc Growing Pains, Copyright, 2018, Alessia Cara