Biomedical Odyssey

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A diverse group of female scientists work together in the lab.

7 Pieces of Advice for Promoting Gender Equity at Johns Hopkins

January 17, 2020

For early career female scientists, the environment is rapidly becoming more inclusive. However, later career female scientists face a harsher reality.

Emily Han ⋅ Events and Happenings diversity, gender equity, women in science ⋅

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The Mental Health Crisis in Medical Education: Sharing Stories, Normalizing Unwellness and Seeking Help

December 20, 2019

Anxiety, depression and burnout are common among medical students, trainees and physicians. A diverse panel of speakers at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine discuss their experiences struggling with mental and emotional unwellness and the importance of seeking help.

Howard Chang ⋅ A Day in the Life, Events and Happenings Burnout, depression, mental health ⋅

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The Dreaded Networking Event: How a PDCO Workshop Changed My Perspective

December 18, 2019

Professional networking can be intimidating. Check out a PDCO networking workshop to learn how building mutually beneficial relationships via networking can be enriching, educational and painless.

Ashton Omdahl ⋅ Events and Happenings Career, Networking, Professional development, workshop ⋅

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Should We All Go Vegan?

December 16, 2019

The Green New Deal is the first plan in Congress that acknowledges the magnitude of the climate change crisis and draws two main bases for further policy proposals: what America has to do and how to protect people from such a drastic transition.

Bernat Navarro-Serer ⋅ Events and Happenings climate, climate change, policy ⋅

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An Evening with Nobel Laureate Gregg Semenza

December 10, 2019

This November, Nobel laureate Gregg Semenza gave an inspiring keynote presentation highlighting how researching basic scientific principles can improve our understanding of human disease.

Kyla Britson ⋅ Events and Happenings basic science, Gregg Semenza, nobel prize, Research ⋅

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The Longrifles Seminar: A Legacy of Collaboration

November 20, 2019

The Longrifles Cancer Seminar series, founded by Don Coffey, remains a hub of collaborative brainstorming for the Brady Urological Institute.

Carli Jones ⋅ Events and Happenings Brady Urological Institute, Cancer, collaboration, Seminar ⋅

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The Commercialization Academy at Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures

October 24, 2019

On Sept. 23, 2019, Sam Hopkins, Commercialization Academy manager, and Jessica Miciak, Ph.D. candidate in cellular and molecular medicine at The Johns Hopkins University, provided an overview of the Commercialization Academy — a learning opportunity for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows interested in the commercial assessment and marketing of Johns Hopkins technologies.

Yazmin Rovira Gonzalez ⋅ Events and Happenings business, entrepreneur, tech ventures, Technology ⋅

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Meditation: Building a Community Across the Hopkins Campus

August 30, 2019

“Kidneys…relax…” I know where my kidneys are located thanks to my anatomy classes, but how would I make them relax, and do I even want them to relax? They fulfill a pretty crucial physiological role. These and many other thoughts came to mind as I sat during a guided, progressive relaxation mediation organized by medical […]

Kyla Britson ⋅ A Day in the Life, Events and Happenings meditation, Student Wellness Initiative, uhs, wellness ⋅

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Considerations for the Manufacturing of Cell and Gene Therapies for Humans

August 22, 2019

What are cell and gene therapies and how are they different from drugs? Cell and gene therapies are biologic drugs that come from living systems such as a microorganism or human cells (donors), whereas small-molecule pharmaceuticals largely come from combining specific chemical ingredients in an ordered process. The field of cell and gene therapy has […]

Yazmin Rovira Gonzalez ⋅ Events and Happenings Annual Meeting, CASSS, gene therapy ⋅

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Knocking on the Door: How to Leave Your Postdoc Position

August 8, 2019

Guest post by Parnaz Daneshpajouhnejad, M.D., a postdoctoral research fellow in the Department of Pathology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. The following is not Daneshpajouhnejad's own personal experience but rather inspired by a talk by Megan Bohn, assistant director of postdoctoral affairs, during the event, “Exit Interview: How to Tell the Boss […]

biomedicalodyssey ⋅ A Day in the Life, Events and Happenings guest post, Postdoc, postdoctoral fellows ⋅

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