Dr. Eman Metwally is a postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Epidemiology at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. She earned her MD-PhD degree from Alexandria University in Egypt and has 2 master degrees -- Biomedical informatics and clinical research. Dr. Metwally's research interests lie at the intersection of cancer epidemiology and chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases.

In this episode, Dr. Metwally shares her inspiring journey from seasoned pulmonary and critical care clinician to avid research scientist.

Key Points Discussed:

• Clinical Insights vs. Research Goals: Dr. Metwally highlights the importance of understanding clinical experiences and effectively communicating the need for refined disease classifications in research.
• Collaboration Dynamics: