ep. 14

[Part 2] The FACE (Lab) of Innovation: Dr. Andrea Chadwick on Her Journey Starting a Pain Exploration Lab

In the second episode of our two-part conversation with Dr. Andrea Chadwick, MD, MSc, FASA, she discusses the obstacles she overcame on her path to developing a successful research lab in a field she is passionate about. Listen in as she shares her professional and personal struggles and outlines the blueprint other researchers can use to harness their potential and advocate for patients with invisible illnesses. 

Join host Dr. Shravani Durbhakula, MD, MPH, MBA, in this episode of the Pain Matters Podcast as she continues her conversation with Dr. Chadwick about launching FACE Lab, a pain exploration lab dedicated to advancing research on fibromyalgia. The two discuss how Dr. Chadwick secured funding for FACE Lab and what her successes can teach other physicians about jump-starting their careers in medical research.   

Tune in to discover: 

  • Strategic approaches to applying for grant funding in your area of specialization
  • How medical research can give you independence as a medical professional
  • How to translate personal struggles into professional successes
  • Why following your passion is one of the most effective ways to help patients