Former Marines Julie and Bill Christiansen join Wes to talk about living with multiple sclerosis and working at Biogen’s RTP site - where Julie now helps make the very medication she takes. We also hit October’s Disability Awareness Month, Biogen’s 30 years in RTP, their 30-year marriage, and fresh South Durham updates.

Join Wes Platt for South Durham Office Hours with Julie and Bill Christiansen (Biogen, RTP) - both former Marines. Julie shares her MS story, from symptoms that began in boot camp to working near the bioreactors that produce her medication. We talk about National Disability Employment Awareness Month (October), how Biogen’s 30 years in RTP connects to life-changing treatments, and what long-term caregiving and marriage look like after 30 years together.

Neighborhood notes this episode:
• SoDu Shopping Basket: what’s trending in local prices & finds
• Kinya Ramen opening next week near Southpoint
• Family Resource Guide: where to find kid/parent support in South Durham
• Giving pledge: a percentage of all revenue (subscriptions, donations, sponsorships) goes to the Hope Valley Elementary PTA through Dec. 31

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