UW-La Crosse biology professor Dr. Sierra Colavito and her side hustle in cancer research

She’s a biology professor who, in her spare time, just does breast cancer research on the UW-La Crosse campus. Dr. Sierra Colavito joined to discuss her work at the UW-L breast cancer research lab, focusing on a somewhat rare and aggressive form of the disease called triple-negative. From the discussion, it was apparent that Colavito is not only dedicated to this type of research but also fosters an environment that inspires her students to get involved in the lab. Colavito, who explained that triple-negative breast cancer is difficult to treat and is more common in younger women, also talked about the benefits of working in La Crosse — where there are two hospital systems to collaborate with and exchange ideas. She also highlighted their involvement in clinical trials, which is relatively uncommon for a university the size of UW-L.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.