November 2020 | E-Newsletter
Missouri Cures Education Foundation is a statewide non-profit alliance working to promote & protect medical advances to improve the health of Missourians and stimulate the economy in our state. Donations are tax-deductible & support education and outreach programs.
From the Director's Desk:
I would like to thank all of the speakers, sponsors and participants of the 2020 Women in Science, Entrepreneurship, and Research events. I was not sure what would happen once WISER went virtual, but it actually allowed us to connect with more participants around the state, and the country. If you were unable to join us, all of the WISER events are on the Missouri Cures Facebook page and YouTube. I also invite you to continue the discussion with our WISER Conversations Facebook Group, and listen to the WISER Conversations podcast.

Kindest regards,

Dena Ladd
Executive Director
News Around Missouri:
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National & International:
Spotlight:
WISER Woman:
Cynthia Chapple is a Senior Research and Development Chemist, and advocates for black girls and women in STEM. She is the founder of Black Girls Do STEM, an organization offering an exploration of STEM career pathways to middle and high school students through hands-on, engaging curriculum in the areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Her mission is to expose black girls to career pathways and empower them to become STEM professionals. Learn more about her work here.
Meet the Researcher:
Dr. Jeffrey Millman is Assistant Professor of Medicine and Biomedical Engineering at John T. Milliken Department of Internal Medicine at Washington University School of Medicine. His team’s goal is studying and developing a cure for diabetes. Dr. Millman is leading the field in the discovery and development of novel therapies using human stem cells. Specifically, developing replacement cells and tissues that can secrete insulin in response to blood sugar levels to precisely control blood sugar. Learn more here.
Missouri Cures Goes Virtual:
Listen Now to our latest episode of WISER Conversations and hear from Cynthia Chapple, Founder of Black Girls Do STEM.
Community Events:
End of the Year Giving:
Being a supporter of Missouri Cures Education Foundation means that you support medical research and the advances Missouri’s scientists and doctors are making in diabetes, cancer, Alzheimer’s, rare disease, and more. That’s why we are counting on you to give today to help further our mission. This year has been challenging for many of us and Missouri Cures is grateful for our community of supporters who always seem to rise to the occasion. So please, give what you can. Together, we will protect medical research.
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