In honor of Election Day in the United States, here is a collection of recent posts by Johns Hopkins School of Medicine students discussing the various intersections of science and politics.

The Case for Fiction: How Reading Fiction Can Help Researchers
Posted by Kristin Brig | A Day in the LifeAs researchers, we constantly read and collect data within our own research circles and laboratories. By reading fiction, we can simultaneously improve our overall well-being and expand the way we conceptualize our research questions.
Oct 29, 2020

Improving Healthcare Access Among the Newly Decarcerated
Posted by Bernat Navarro-Serer | Perspectives in ResearchJohns Hopkins University School of Medicine's Bernat Navarro-Serer published a new article in the Journal of Science Policy & Governance (JSPG) on improving healthcare access among formerly incarcerated individuals living with addiction. This article was awarded honorable mention as part of the joint 2020 Policy Memo Competition hosted by JSPG and the National Science Policy Network. The […]
Oct 20, 2020

‘We’ve Always Been Here’: Student Groups Continue to Fight for Equity in Academia
Posted by Grace Steward | A Day in the Life, Events and HappeningsThis summer’s reflection on systemic racial injustice needs to be more than just a moment if we’re going to create lasting change in Johns Hopkins institutions. Student groups like the Biomedical Engineering Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee and the Biomedical Scholars Association are committed to seeing that change.
Oct 19, 2020

A Medical Student’s Reflection on the Death of RBG
Posted by Sara Wallam | A Day in the LifeSara Wallam, a second-year medical student, reflects on the loss of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and what her death may mean for the future of the country.
Oct 15, 2020

Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Says #KEEPITUP
Posted by biomedicalodyssey | A Day in the LifeOur school of medicine residents and fellows point to their masks to show how they mask up when they’re at the lab or in the hospital, and keep it up when they’re working out, socializing and running errands.
Oct 13, 2020

Divergence in Coronavirus Opinions
Posted by Ashton Omdahl | A Day in the LifeNot everyone wants to follow the CDC’s coronavirus guidelines in my home — what should I do? A medical student weighs in.
Oct 13, 2020

Love in the Time of Coronavirus
Posted by Veronica Busa | A Day in the LifePlanning a wedding is hard. Canceling it due to a pandemic is harder. Graduate student Veronica Busa lets us in on her wedding journey.
Oct 7, 2020

Next Generation Cancer Diagnostics Revolutionize Patient Care
Posted by Roshan Chikarmane | Perspectives in ResearchNext generation cancer diagnostics are poised to change the way that cancer is detected and treated. Ph.D. candidate Roshan Chikarmane shares his perspectives on the teams and technologies that are leading the charge.
Oct 5, 2020

Walking Through This Pandemic
Posted by Howard Chang | A Day in the LifeThis pandemic has uprooted nearly every aspect of our lives, including our exercise routines and regimens. For one medical student, walking has become an enjoyable and important way to stay active during these challenging times.
Oct 2, 2020