Research is the backbone of medical innovation. However, it can be challenging to find the resources and support needed to launch your own research lab and lay the foundation for its success. Dr. Andrea Chadwick is no stranger to the adversities researchers face–tune in as she shares her struggles and outlines the steps others can take to follow their passions into research and secure funding for their projects.  In this two-part episode of the Pain Matters Podcast, host Shravani Durbhakula, MD, MPH, MBA, invites Associate Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology, Pain and Perioperative Medicine at the University of Kansas Medical Center, Andrea Chadwick, MD, MSc, FASA, to revisit the journey she took to create FACE Lab, a pain exploration lab dedicated to advancing research on fibromyalgia. Tune in to discover:  How pursuing a career in medical research can help you discover your passionsThe importance of mentorships and cultivating professional networksWhy rejection is an essential step on the path to success and how to cope with itHow to garner support for your medical research and apply for funding