The Mystery Behind the Jargon
Science is a complex language. It has its own vocabulary and corresponding slang, both of which take time to learn and understand. In the lab… Read More »The Mystery Behind the Jargon
A Day in the Life
From Prison Cells to Ph.D.: Felony Disenfranchisement and My Voting Rights
“From Prison Cell to Ph.D.” is a series following the journey of Dr. Stanley Andrisse, who was convicted of 2 felony drug charges and sentenced to… Read More »From Prison Cells to Ph.D.: Felony Disenfranchisement and My Voting Rights
Quick Tips for Applying to Graduate School
Two years into graduate school at Johns Hopkins, it’s still hard to believe that I’m here. After a year of undergraduate research at the University… Read More »Quick Tips for Applying to Graduate School
When It Hits Too Close to Home
I am equal parts excited and filled with dread as I open the door. The operating room is abuzz with activity, everyone hurriedly working to… Read More »When It Hits Too Close to Home
Who Are the Best Teachers in the Hospital?
Disclaimer: To avoid breaching patient confidentiality per hospital policy, names and circumstances have been altered. However, the spirit of the interaction with patients was preserved… Read More »Who Are the Best Teachers in the Hospital?
Anticipating the Unexpected: What is Your Plan for When Life Goes Awry?
“The best laid schemes of mice and men…” begins the oft-quoted line by Robert Burns, with usually no need to finish with “…go often awry.”… Read More »Anticipating the Unexpected: What is Your Plan for When Life Goes Awry?
So You Want to Attend an Academic Conference…
Academic conferences are an integral part of a graduate student’s training. They are not only a window into the life of a professor but also… Read More »So You Want to Attend an Academic Conference…
The Hidden Joys of Medical School
I finished my first marathon last week, a personal mental marathon that took hundreds of hours to complete—my first year of medical school. Our last… Read More »The Hidden Joys of Medical School
Spreading Hope to Those Deemed Hopeless
Still half-asleep, I woke up at 4 a.m. to hit the highway for a four-hour drive. I had retired from “moving weight” (selling drugs) to… Read More »Spreading Hope to Those Deemed Hopeless
The Selfless Act of Mentorship
I recently lost a mentor of mine. Jeff Nye, vice president of neuroscience innovation and scientific partnership strategy at Johnson & Johnson Innovation, passed away… Read More »The Selfless Act of Mentorship