I heart D&A | Photo by Melissa Moore/LAist LAist’s freshly minted Ph.D., Melissa, is stepping out of the lab to bring you Scient-IST. Our resident expert will give you the inside scoop on health, science and breaking research. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, our kick-off columns will focus on the latest in breast cancer studies, activism and more. Who says scientists can’t be celebrities? They’ve got cool gear (PET scanners), adoring fans......