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Unexpected Tingling: Experiencing and Researching ASMR
Posted by | Perspectives in ResearchAutonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR) may be an unusual physical phenomenon, but to some, it is also a delightful and cost-free way to help improve mental health and self-care routines.
The Mental Health Crisis in Medical Education: Sharing Stories, Normalizing Unwellness and Seeking Help
Posted by | A Day in the Life, Events and HappeningsAnxiety, 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.
The Dreaded Networking Event: How a PDCO Workshop Changed My Perspective
Posted by | Events and HappeningsProfessional 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.
Should We All Go Vegan?
Posted by | Events and HappeningsThe 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.
An Evening with Nobel Laureate Gregg Semenza
Posted by | Events and HappeningsThis November, Nobel laureate Gregg Semenza gave an inspiring keynote presentation highlighting how researching basic scientific principles can improve our understanding of human disease.
What Happens to Heart Cells in Space?
Posted by | Perspectives in ResearchHeart function is profoundly changed by spaceflight in space-flown animal models and human astronauts. Using human heart cells derived from stem cells, researchers investigated the cellular and physiological processes influenced by microgravity in human hearts.
The Future of Reproductive Health on College Campuses
Posted by | Perspectives in ResearchReproductive health has always been an important issue. But those who advocate for reproductive health rights must focus on more than just the legal rights of individuals to obtain reproductive health care. In addition, we must tackle issues such as accessibility to insurance, services and education, which all impact reproductive health. Part of the fight […]
The Biopharma Startup: A Heart-Pounding Venture
Posted by | Perspectives in ResearchHere’s how a group of passionate thinkers turned scholarly insights into therapies that could help millions of patients with heart failure.
Facing Your Own Cynicism in Biomedical Professions
Posted by | A Day in the LifeThe more you know, the more you know you don’t know. In biomedical professions, sometimes that fact can be energizing and other times — demoralizing.