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Megan Roche, MD - It's an Ultramarathon, Not a Sprint Behind the Microscope

    • Science

Dr. Megan Roche is a Ph.D. student at Stanford, a running coach, a professional runner, and co-author of the book “The Happy Runner.” She earned her bachelor’s degree in neuroscience from Duke, her MD from Stanford, and is now doing her graduate work in epidemiology with a focus on population health and genetics for athletes. Today we discuss her professional journey, including her unique path to becoming an MD-PhD, her philosophy on running, and the lessons it holds for both scientists and physicians.

Credits: Our deepest thanks to Dr. Roche for joining us today!

Dr. Roche’s bio: https://longevity.stanford.edu/lifestyle-medicine-2-roche/

Some Work, All Play running team and coaching: https://swaprunning.com/

The Happy Runner: https://www.amazon.com/Happy-Runner-Process-Faster-Longer/dp/1492567647

Host: Bejan Saeedi

Co-Host and Audio Engineer – Joe Behnke

Executive Producer and Social Media Coordinator – Carey Jansen

Executive Producer – Michael Sayegh

Faculty Advisor – Dr. Brian Robinson

Twitter: @behindthescope_

Instagram: @behindthemicroscopepod

Facebook: @behindthemicroscope1

Website: behindthemicroscope.com

Dr. Megan Roche is a Ph.D. student at Stanford, a running coach, a professional runner, and co-author of the book “The Happy Runner.” She earned her bachelor’s degree in neuroscience from Duke, her MD from Stanford, and is now doing her graduate work in epidemiology with a focus on population health and genetics for athletes. Today we discuss her professional journey, including her unique path to becoming an MD-PhD, her philosophy on running, and the lessons it holds for both scientists and physicians.

Credits: Our deepest thanks to Dr. Roche for joining us today!

Dr. Roche’s bio: https://longevity.stanford.edu/lifestyle-medicine-2-roche/

Some Work, All Play running team and coaching: https://swaprunning.com/

The Happy Runner: https://www.amazon.com/Happy-Runner-Process-Faster-Longer/dp/1492567647

Host: Bejan Saeedi

Co-Host and Audio Engineer – Joe Behnke

Executive Producer and Social Media Coordinator – Carey Jansen

Executive Producer – Michael Sayegh

Faculty Advisor – Dr. Brian Robinson

Twitter: @behindthescope_

Instagram: @behindthemicroscopepod

Facebook: @behindthemicroscope1

Website: behindthemicroscope.com

1 hr

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