Ambassador

Tennille Thelen

Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered - Volunteer

Years Involved in Patient Centered Research: 0-2 years
State: Washington

Tennille Thelen holds a doctorate in immunology from the University of Washington and works as a translational scientist. She is also a volunteer research advocate with Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered, a patient advocacy group that participates in a PCORI Patient-Powered Research Network. As a BRCA1 carrier, she would like to use her knowledge and skills to help give patients a voice in their treatment decisions and help them become more informed.

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