Becoming Martian
In the medical school years while obtaining my M.D.-Ph.D., I once attended a lecture by Mark Shelhamer, head of the Johns Hopkins Human Spaceflight Lab,… Read More »Becoming Martian
Small Residential Gardens Can Curb Consequences of Baltimore’s Urban Landscape
Building density and the use of materials such as concrete and pavement make urban areas, including Baltimore City, extremely harsh environments for wildlife. The use… Read More »Small Residential Gardens Can Curb Consequences of Baltimore’s Urban Landscape
O, Deadly Majolica
Human history is full of stories about people going to great lengths to achieve splendor, beauty and luster. Women in ancient Roman used the belladonna… Read More »O, Deadly Majolica
Nowruz: Beginning of the Spring, Start of the Year
In most countries, including the U.S., people celebrate the start of the new year on Jan. 1, in the middle of the winter. However, there… Read More »Nowruz: Beginning of the Spring, Start of the Year
Ramadan at Johns Hopkins: A Student and Organizer Perspective
Lunar Calendar and Timing of Ramadan Ramadan holds different emotional meanings for many Muslims around the world, encompassing topics such as self-discipline, gratitude, humbleness and… Read More »Ramadan at Johns Hopkins: A Student and Organizer Perspective
Digitizing Diagnosis: A new book by fourth-year medical student Andrew Lea
I recently sat down with Andrew Lea, a fourth-year medical student who holds a Ph.D. in the history of science and medicine. We discussed his… Read More »Digitizing Diagnosis: A new book by fourth-year medical student Andrew Lea
Caring for the Caretakers —The Dr. Lorna Breen Act
NOTE: This blog post contains discussion of sensitive topics regarding mental health, depression, burnout and suicide. If you or someone you know needs help, please… Read More »Caring for the Caretakers —The Dr. Lorna Breen Act
A Mile in Their Shoes
“Why won’t this cough go away?” “It’s probably nothing,” I thought to myself. “I haven’t had any fevers, night sweats, weight loss. Could it be… Read More »A Mile in Their Shoes
Cooking for One: Chinese Food Edition
Baltimore has its share of great restaurants, but Chinese restaurants are few and far between. As someone who is used to the vibrant Chinese food… Read More »Cooking for One: Chinese Food Edition
A Trip to No Land Beyond
As part of my effort to reconnect socially as things have begun to open again after the omicron surge, I found myself in the warm… Read More »A Trip to No Land Beyond