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Leanne Mercier

meleanne@umich.edu

Peer Mentor; Health Sciences Scholars Program

What is a health issue that you are really passionate about, and why?

I am especially passionate about women's health, specifically reproductive health, as I feel like there are a lot of issues that tend to get overlooked or actively ignored. There needs to be more research done on how women's bodies are affected by health issues, as most health and physiology research is male-focused, with women being excluded from clinical trials. Along with that, it is easy for women's health concerns to get brushed off, even when it could be life-threatening.

What is a show that you've watched, a book you've read, or music you've enjoyed recently?

I've been getting back into anime recently. I just watched Spirited Away for the first time and it was amazing! I'm gonna start watching Fullmetal Alchemist soon, but I'm a little worried because I keep hearing something about a dog...