i wasn't the best student, and i failed more classes than anyone would ever want o but. But i told myself, you know what? If they kick you out, then they kick me out. And so when i say thernos was this redemption story for me, it was my opportunity to say, ok, you can start new here,. You can be a good scientist and a good researcher if you just apply yourself," she says.
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Erika Cheung’s first job out of college was as a scientist at the now infamous biotech company, Theranos. Erika realized early on that the company’s proprietary technology was not delivering accurate blood results to patients. And even though she had so much to lose by speaking out, she saw no other option.
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