“Robots are more accurate than humans, but humans are far smarter than robots. How do we bring these two together so that human intelligence and perception are complemented by robot precision and control?” says Greg Hager, professor of computer science and the director of the Malone Center for Engineering in Healthcare. As his statement above […]
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Michelle Kim is a molecular biologist who loves traveling, reading, hiking, shopping, camping, writing, hoppy beers and soft cheeses.
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Biomedical Photography in the Digital Age
Dec 31, 2015 | posted by michellekim | Perspectives in Research |
A big change in biomedical photography has been the arrival and permeation of digital photography. To fully appreciate its impact, one must consider the origin of photography. The earliest methods of image capture required assembly of the actual light-sensitive medium. Even today, exposed film has to be developed with specific solutions and transferred to photographic […]
Anaplastology Combines Medicine and Art to Help Patients in Need
Nov 23, 2015 | posted by michellekim | A Day in the Life |
Juan Garcia is an associate professor in the Department of Art as Applied to Medicine, a certified clinical anaplastologist and the director of the Johns Hopkins Facial Prosthetics clinic. While earning his B.S. in biology, Garcia realized that his talent for and interest in art were too strong to pass off as a mere hobby. […]
Biomedical Illustrators: Masters of Art and Science
Oct 19, 2015 | posted by michellekim | A Day in the Life |
The halls of the Department of Art as Applied to Medicine (AAM) serve both as a testament to the importance of medical illustration and an homage to the program’s founder, Max Brödel. In addition to being a creator and cultivator of the program, he was also the progenitor of modern medical illustration and pioneered the use […]
Consistent Spicy Food Consumption May Lower Risk of Death
Sep 23, 2015 | posted by michellekim | Perspectives in Research |
Eggs are a great source of nutrients. Eggs are too high in cholesterol. Meat will make you strong. Meat will lead to heart disease. The cultural and medical messages regarding our diet are multitudinous and often contradictory. This is not surprising, given that moderation, especially when dealing with diet, is an ever-elusive virtue for many […]