Alain CornetBetter late than never… it is time to introduce our newest board member, Sara Badreh. Sara was elected to the board at our convention in Würzburg. We are delighted to have her on board and we’re sure that she will be a huge asset to our team. As you can see from her photo, Sara has a great sense of fun and is a lovely bubbly person to work with.
“I am now 31 years old, meaning I have lived with SLE for half my life. I was diagnosed as a 16-year-old girl and from that moment on my life changed. I knew that one day, when I had this disease under control, I would dedicate my life to helping others in the same situation and contribute to how research, medical strategies, patient care and awareness of Lupus evolve in the future.
After a master’s degree in Molecular Life Sciences I am currently working at the Center for Molecular Medicine (CMM) at the Karolinska in Stockholm where I study the proteins involved in different singling mechanisms. I am also interested in starting and pursuing a PhD within the field of Rheumatology. Besides research I am also currently a board member of the Swedish Rheumatic Association at a district level, as well as at a regional level for Stockholm. What’s more, I am now a Lupus Europe Trustee and board member.
Working with those organisations, as well as being involved at a research level, gives me the unusual opportunity of having one foot in both worlds. I can push research by having a voice in the field as well as I listening to the patients and catering to their needs.
I want to be as involved as much I possibly can, at every level. This is what I want to dedicate my life to. Making patients’ lives better and inspiring others with Lupus, while showing that you can do and become anything you want.”
