u/CraftyComfortable445

TDLR; my graduate work in infectious disease is CJD , grandma just passed from CJD, advice talking to family

Hi everyone. I never thought I’d be posting in this. I am an epidemiologist in graduate school. My research has focused so much on CJD- specifically family support and earlier identification. I literally just gave a presentation on CJD surveillance earlier this year.

My grandmother just died of CJD. It was fast, it was textbook, and it was a shock. I never thought I’d be staring at this in real life. I’m really struggling with separating what I know academically and going into academic mode, from being able to explain to my family why this was so fast. They are looking to me for closure and explanation. What has been help in explaining this to family members or non-science people? I’m still in shock and haven’t quite exited science mode.

Hi! I’m a grad student in the Chapel Hill area working in healthcare, and I’ve been learning more about how access to period products can be a barrier for people in healthcare settings.

I’m interested in getting involved with or starting a donation effort for unopened pads, tampons, and liners in the local community.

Does anyone know of organizations nearby that already do this, or have advice on how to set up a donation drive?

Disclaimer: this is a personal initiative and not affiliated with my employer.