OK so the real second part of my Lupus rockstar internship is being asked to be a peer-reviewer for the new Lupus-related research proposals coming into the government. I was nominated by the foundation, had to submit a personal statement and CV, and be interviewed by the Dept. of Defense (or something). I figured this too was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to be involved in who gets funded by the government and what Lupus issues are on the front line of our research and attention. Plus I figured this was a moment to apply this experience to my professional life, even though it is a separate topic. Soooo I found out this week I was accepted and will be heading up to the hill in September to participate in 3 days of meetings and decision-making (which I apparently also get paid for, so bonus there too).Also this week I got an email that I'm going to be mentored by someone else who has be apart of these committees previously. I google stalked this person and I'm pretty sure he is someone important, especially since I think he has a forbes.com profile. Soooo THAT made me slightly more nervous, but I'll work it out. More on this as it unfolds.....
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