Alum Dave Tran, MD: How his dad's diagnosis shaped his healthcare career

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# Alum Dave Tran, MD: How his dad's diagnosis shaped his healthcare career

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June 16, 2021

UC Berkeley Biology Scholars Program News

In honor of Father's Day, BSP alum **Dave Tran**, MD, shared a tribute to his dad. Tran cared for his father when he was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease), a transformative experience that helped guide his professional journey.

**[Vitals Sutter Health | Dad's Diagnosis Shaped Son's Career in Medicine](https://vitals.sutterhealth.org/dads-diagnosis-shapes-sons-career-in-medicine/)**

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  *June 16, 2021 | Vitals Sutter Health*