Luis Monsalve, graduate of the Bloomberg School of Public Health, gives a firsthand look into his experiences working on Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine trial and his new role in vaccine distribution with Jhpiego.
Living in the Gray Area Between Student and Employee
Posted by | A Day in the LifeAre Ph.D. candidates students or employees? The answer is a little fuzzy, which makes it difficult to find a work-life balance while pursuing your Ph.D. Here are some thoughts on how we can take back some control.
Fidgeting into Focus
Posted by | A Day in the LifeAnecdotal evidence abounds that fidget toys make it easier to focus in Zoom meetings and virtual classes, but what does science say?
Fur-Get Me Not: Can Dogs Recognize Other Dogs?
Posted by | Perspectives in ResearchAfter decades of breeding, domesticated dogs represent the most phenotypically diverse species of mammal on Earth. Given this, the question of whether dogs can recognize each other based on sight alone was a complete unknown.
Will You Stop Asian Hate?
Posted by | A Day in the LifeDuring the coronavirus pandemic, there has been a staggering increase in hate crimes against the Asian American and Pacific Islander community. Graduate student Stephanie Yang recounts her personal experiences with racism and reflects on the rise in anti-Asian sentiment.
Transitioning to the Wards
Posted by | A Day in the LifeA student at the school of medicine reflects on his experience in a course that prepares students to transition from their preclinical education to caring for patients in the hospital as a member of the health care team.
Intramural E-Sports During COVID-19
Posted by | Events and HappeningsGame on! Despite COVID-19 shutting down Hopkins’ sports leagues, the GRO’s e-sports league offers a quarantine-friendly avenue for students to compete and socialize.
Podcasting Through the Pandemic
Posted by | Honor RollCurious about how your brain is processing the experience of the pandemic? Johns Hopkins graduate student Emily Han launched a podcast to explore the neuroscience behind pandemic emotions.
Too Good to Be True: Reflections on a Down Syndrome Clinical Trial
Posted by | Perspectives in ResearchPh.D. candidate Anna Moyer reflects on the bittersweet outcome of a clinical trial in children with Down syndrome.
Lessons from Pre-clinical Medical Education
Posted by | A Day in the LifeUpon reaching the end of her pre-clinical curriculum at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Sara Wallam reflects on her education thus far and lessons learned.