Of Mutant Mice and Men
From flies to monkeys, animals are the unsung heroes of the scientific discovery process. Without the sacrifices of our research animals, we wouldn’t have most… Read More »Of Mutant Mice and Men
No, You Are Not an Impostor: The Impostor ‘Syndrome’ Myth
I stared at the co-authors list for a while. My name did not belong among them. The thoughts of inadequacy that I tried my best… Read More »No, You Are Not an Impostor: The Impostor ‘Syndrome’ Myth
Graduating in the Time of COVID-19
A photo featured on the Wellesley College website in May 2016 — the Science Center, embellished in red — was how I always imaged my… Read More »Graduating in the Time of COVID-19
Become a Biomedical Odyssey Blogger!
Our medical students, residents, postdocs and fellows have a lot to share — from daily life in the classroom, tips on thriving during residency, new… Read More »Become a Biomedical Odyssey Blogger!
Med Student Creates Animated Documentary for Scholarly Concentration Project
Guest post by Oscar Li, second-year medical student at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. In college, I was just another premed student with… Read More »Med Student Creates Animated Documentary for Scholarly Concentration Project
Open Enrollment Is Here: New Changes to the ACA’s Coverage Explained
With the midterm elections finished and the holidays fast approaching, it can be easy to stop keeping track of policy and legislative matters — but… Read More »Open Enrollment Is Here: New Changes to the ACA’s Coverage Explained
Why Cooking Is Like Surgery
Photo courtesy of the author. At first glance, both cooking and surgery require washing your hands beforehand and a clean and organized environment. A familiar… Read More »Why Cooking Is Like Surgery
Ethicists Advocate Removing Forensic Tools from Biomedical Research
“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
The Science Behind Sleep Paralysis
Above: The Nightmare by Henry Fuseli (1781) is probably the best-known artistic depiction of sleep paralysis. It’s a scene straight out of a horror movie.… Read More »The Science Behind Sleep Paralysis
Peer Health Navigators: A Listening Ear
Note: In an emergency, please call 911 or the following: UHS: After-Hours Medical Emergency: 410-955-4331. After-Hours Psychiatric Emergency: 410-955-1892. JHSAP: 443-287-7000, option #1. Prevalence of the… Read More »Peer Health Navigators: A Listening Ear