An Evening with Nobel Laureate Gregg Semenza
This 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?
Heart 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
Reproductive health has always been an important issue. But those who advocate for reproductive health rights must focus on more than just the legal rights… Read More »The Future of Reproductive Health on College Campuses
The Biopharma Startup: A Heart-Pounding Venture
Here’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
The more you know, the more you know you don’t know. In biomedical professions, sometimes that fact can be energizing and other times — demoralizing.
The Longrifles Seminar: A Legacy of Collaboration
The Longrifles Cancer Seminar series, founded by Don Coffey, remains a hub of collaborative brainstorming for the Brady Urological Institute.
The Human Behind the Body: A Medical Student’s Experience with Cadaveric Dissection
The hardest part about dissecting Sir was when he no longer looked human. When we had cut and sawed and scraped to the point when… Read More »The Human Behind the Body: A Medical Student’s Experience with Cadaveric Dissection
Insights from Student Teacher Meiling May
The roles of student, teacher and researcher can be beneficially intersected and balanced at Johns Hopkins, as demonstrated by Meiling May.
Helping Dogs Live Their Best Lives Through Training
I grew up with vizslas. They’re a pretty rarely seen dog breed, although they are #31 out of 192 breeds in the American Kennel Club… Read More »Helping Dogs Live Their Best Lives Through Training
How to Choose the Right Thesis Lab — Epiphany-free!
Nearly two months ago, I concluded my fourth Ph.D. lab rotation. Rotations are important components of Ph.D. training. During each rotation, a new student spends… Read More »How to Choose the Right Thesis Lab — Epiphany-free!