Understanding the works & quirks of science: Meet @kayabbott

Hi @kayabbott, Thanks for letting us get to know a little more about you. I love that you are a research scientist and have joined the Connect community to share your knowledge and experience. I'm a research wannabee who struggles reading and interpreting scientific and medical research. Dark chocolate is definitely one of my favorites 🙃

Hoping you have a blessed day!

Hi Kay! Sharing your valuable insights and experiences has really been an asset to all of us in Connect. As a mentor for the Blood Cancer and Disorders support group, I often see you popping into conversations with informed, empathetic and helpful information which is priceless to so many members looking for answers! You don’t know how many times I read your posts and think, “Yes!”. You exemplify what this amazing forum is all about.

So thank you for sharing your story (and knowledge) with @johnbishop and the rest of us! Since you mentioned appreciating hugs… 🤗

@kayabbott Hi Kay. I enjoyed reading your interview and like you, I am a scientist and an artist. After graduating with a biology degree, I worked at the University of Chicago in neuroscience research and I left that to go to art school and got a fine art degree. I find that understanding anatomy in 3 dimensions helps with understanding medical issues. I had anatomy studies in art school as well as in my science undergraduate education. When I explain physical issues, I try to paint a picture with words. I enjoy Connect and I often share medical literature. It’s nice to meet a kindred spirit.

Nice to meet you. Human anatomy and physiology was one of my favorite classes, partly because a fellow student would get irked when I got a better grade than her. Visualizing in 3D is handy. Part of my research involved building multidimensional computer models (x, y, z, time, and multiple interrelated variables).

Glad to get to know you a little bit! I've known several woodworkers and turning has always seemed so meditative and focusing. I'm mostly in Breast Cancer, Aging Well, NET, and the sometimes raucous Just Want To Talk. Glad you are here.

Lovely to meet you @kayabott, and thank you @johnbishop for introducing a member with a heart for others. I share your love for constant learning, and the world around us presents so many opportunities. I'm happy you are here on Connect to give and receive.

Kayabbot, Scientists. From my first VAD area blood test 3 years ago from my newly installed port, I was reminded by the RN that many doctors at City of Hope are also scientists. I found myself thanking the doctor who performed each test, the scientist who made the efforts and the engineers who created the machines and the staff who operates the machines. The port? Who thought that up? I had it nearly 2 years with no problems. This RN said their goal is cure. You make sure you advocate for yourself.
Talking about 3-D models and computer models remind me I need to hear from you. My father was far more scientific in his person and i loved that. Here on Mayo Connect, we are able to share the info that may help another. I look forward to hearing more about the things in life that bring you joy.

I knew that I recognized your name! You’ve been such a great help with your knowledge and thoughtful comments in the autoimmune group. It’s great to read your story and get to know you!

I am new and my cancer questions that are in front of me from others...I have three birth defects and just read, "If you were radiated as a child it interferes with cancer.

I had radiation 18 months due to "Crib Death and have scars on Thyroid with cysts" My Dad was Med Coreman in WWII...He was exposed to radiation and I am bi-furcated in both tubes kidney & Bladder/ have lobulair carcinoma now.