After grad school, I was looking for a PhD opportunity where I could make a difference in my community and contribute meaningfully to the literature. However, none of the projects I discussed with supervisors appealed to me. I was getting pretty discouraged.
Then, I remembered something I’d read in passing, about non-invasive brain stimulation and strength training in improving motor function in children with cerebral palsy. I wondered if a similar approach could be used in adults. I actually live with cerebral palsy and have seen how adults with cerebral palsy are underrepresented in medical research. It all clicked, and I became even more motivated to pursue this goal. But I still needed to find a supportive supervisory team.
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