
Natalie Duran
Clinical Researcher / Professional Athlete
UCLA Health
Los Angeles, CA USA
“This is my chance to show people all around the world that women are stronger than people make them out to be.”
UCLA Health
Los Angeles, CA USA
“This is my chance to show people all around the world that women are stronger than people make them out to be.”
Clinical Researcher / Professional Athlete
I am a clinical researcher for UCLA Health, a climber, a fitness model, and competitor on American Ninja Warrior.
With rock climbing and American Ninja Warrior, I typically train 4-5 days a week with 2 forced rest days. As a researcher, I work on projects dealing with stem cell-based therapies for inflammatory bowel disease. I write publications on my research. I also occasionally do television spots, fitness competitions, and brand campaigns.
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