Ashley Pike, Ph.D.: Exclusive Interview: 'From Diagnosis To Discovery'

When science meets lived experience, something extraordinary happens. Ashley Pike is both subject and scientist—living with multiple sclerosis while actively researching it. Diagnosed in 2008, her path has taken her from the exam room to the research lab, where her curiosity and compassion converge. As a postdoctoral fellow in the UAMS Helen L. Porter and James T. Dyke Brain Imaging Research Center, Ashley explores the brain’s white matter not only through the lens of data but through the heart of personal insight. In this interview, she shares her journey from veterinary technician to neuroscientist, opening up about the mental fatigue of graduate school, the beauty hidden in brain scans, and the need to redefine what a “cure” for MS really means. What unfolds is a conversation rich with intellect, honesty, and a deep belief in the power of personalized progress.Featuring: Ashley Pike, Ph.D.Interviewed by: Allié McGuireMusic by: Brianna TamProduced by: AwareNow Media