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I’ve been a fan of Dr. First’s work for some time now. In fact, I got to meet April a few years ago when she consulted on a project for an amusement/nature park I’m financing on Isla Nubar.
I’ve only talked to Dr. April J. First on the phone…. I can’t wait to meet her. I heard she started her career as an research assistant at Jurassic Park?