Life at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Rama moved from Dubai to Baltimore after a listlessly virtual period, and was determined to integrate dynamically and adventurously into a new environment amid high academic demands. One of Rama’s most spontaneous activities in Baltimore has been a Tough Mudder race.
“I need to go check on my babies,” is a common statement among scientists. Unsuspecting onlookers may not realize that the scientists are, in fact,… Read More »Ethicists Advocate Removing Forensic Tools from Biomedical Research
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Having to conduct three rotations across various labs for the first year of my human genetics Ph.D. experience has been both an exhilarating and arduous… Read More »Finding Mentorship As an Underrepresented Scientist
My move from Dubai to Baltimore was a new chapter in my story, with a beginning I equate to the opening scene of The Devil… Read More »Healthy Workplace Boundaries