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title: 'Video: The journey from a boy with imposter syndrome and LD-NOS to scientist'
description: When Collin Diedrich was in grade school, he was diagnosed with unspecified learning disabilities. In grad school, he struggled with imposter syndrome. Now he’s a world-renowned scientist with LD-NOS. Hear his story.
slug: video-the-journey-from-a-boy-with-imposter-syndrome-and-ld-nos-to-scientist
author: The Understood Team
published: '2019-10-16T11:49:47.156Z'
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source_url: https://www.understood.org/en/articles/video-the-journey-from-a-boy-with-imposter-syndrome-and-ld-nos-to-scientist
lang: en
---

# Video: The journey from a boy with imposter syndrome and LD-NOS to scientist

When Collin Diedrich was in grade school, he had a self-described panic attack when preparing for a timed math test. He struggled with reading and had trouble processing information in school. Today, he has a PhD in molecular virology and microbiology. He researches HIV at the University of Pittsburgh.

So how did he get here? Watch Collin’s inspiring journey, from being diagnosed with a [learning disorder not otherwise specified](https://www.understood.org/en/articles/learning-disorder-not-otherwise-specified-what-you-need-to-know) (LD-NOS) to his experience with tutors, accommodations, and more. Plus, hear his explanation about suffering through “imposter syndrome” in graduate school, and how he ultimately found his confidence and success.

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