Episode 21 Why Sarc is more prevalent in women with Ozioma Chioma PhD

Ozioma Chioma is a postdoctoral fellow at Vanderbilt University.  A microbiologist, she is putting her skills to work thanks to a grant from the Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research.  Ozi - as she is often called, is looking specifically for a link between hormones in women and sarcoidosis.  Her preliminary findings indicate there is such a link.  This could lead to a cure or at least a better treatment down the road.  Dr. Chioma will talk about her research, how far they have come and what's next.  More on Dr. Chioma https://medicine.vumc.org/person/ozioma-chioma-phd https://www.linkedin.com/in/oziomachioma/ Also in this podcast, I give you the rundown for the November FSR Summit that will be held virtually this year on November 14.  I will be moderating a patient panel discussion that day!  Hope to see you there.  Whether it's self care, dealing with COVID fears, or trying to eat better -- or meeting other Sarc Fighters  there are many reasons to attend. Check out the summit agenda here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/november-virtual-sarcoidosis-patient-education-summit-tickets-109038432888 More on aTyr Pharma: https://www.atyrpharma.com/ Do you like the official song for the Sarc Fighter podcast?  It's also an FSR fundraiser! If you would like to donate in honor of Mark Steier and the song, Zombie, Here is a link to his KISS account.  (Kick In to Stop Sarcoidosis)  100-percent of the money goes to the Foundation.  https://stopsarcoidosis.rallybound.org/MarkSteier You can listen on You Tube as well.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCbA3EDJ6Ak&list=OLAK5uy_ktdC7Pn7_ezhy4ZJzV_u7o76bqIv6cC6o The Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research https://www.stopsarcoidosis.org/ FSR Summits 2020  https://www.stopsarcoidosis.org/patient-summits/ Donate to my KISS (Kick In to Stop Sarcoidosis) fund for FSR  https://stopsarcoidosis.rallybound.org/JohnCarlinVsSarcoidosis?fbclid=IwAR1g2ap1i1NCp6bQOYEFwOELdNEeclFmmLLcQQOQX_Awub1oe9bcEjK9P1E My story on Television https://www.stopsarcoidosis.org/news-anchor-sarcoidosis/ email me  [email protected] Sarc Fighter Facebook Page  https://www.facebook.com/SarcFighter/ Sarc Fighter on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thesarcfighter/ Cycling with Sarcoidosis http://carlinthecyclist.com/category/cycling-with-sarcoidosis/