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Ariel Thorson (she/her)
John Stafford Lab, G3
Email: Ariel(dot)s(dot)thorson(at)vanderbilt(dot)edu (substitute symbols where appropriate)
Graduate Program: Molecular Physiology & Biophysics
Hometown: Oklahoma City, OK
Undergraduate Institution: Vanderbilt University
Research Interests: I am interested in diabetes and metabolism research.
MSTP Leadership: Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion Council
Hobbies/Interests: Reading murder mysteries and historical fiction novels, learning Spanish