A Day in the Life of a Medical Student
Through triumphs, inspiration and heartache, our medical students offer rich, vivid accounts of their time at the school of medicine. Here are some of our… Read More »A Day in the Life of a Medical Student
I’m Alive!
Her first impression: The supernatural world was surprisingly similar to reality. She opened her eyes and looked around. Lifting her hand in disbelief, she slowly… Read More »I’m Alive!
The Puppets of Parasites
We’ve all experienced illnesses where parasites or small infectious agents such as bacteria and viruses are the culprits. But what happens when those pathogens start… Read More »The Puppets of Parasites
Delivering Your Goals
On Day 1 of my residency in the Gyn/Ob department at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, I remember feeling intimidated by all the… Read More »Delivering Your Goals
The Colorful World of Cancer Drug Discovery
Melanoma cells stained with PTRF (in red), RPA194 (in green) and nucleus stained in blue. RPA194 is the main subunit of the RNA polymerase I… Read More »The Colorful World of Cancer Drug Discovery
The Link Between Metabolism and Anti-Tumor Immunity: Implications for Glioma Therapy
As a callow biochemistry student, I often grappled with the onerous task of memorizing metabolic pathways. Gradually, however, I came to appreciate the underlying simplicity:… Read More »The Link Between Metabolism and Anti-Tumor Immunity: Implications for Glioma Therapy
Understanding the Epidemics of Today to Prevent Those of Tomorrow
Though it may seem distant now, 2014 was a tumultuous year for the global health community. One of the worst Ebola epidemics in history was… Read More »Understanding the Epidemics of Today to Prevent Those of Tomorrow
Advancing the Manufacturing of Human Cell and Gene Therapies
Cellular and gene therapy-related research in the United States is growing at a fast pace, with many products moving forward in clinical development. Applications of… Read More »Advancing the Manufacturing of Human Cell and Gene Therapies
Electronic Health Records Shape the Medical Student Experience
While entering a clinic room one day, I closely followed the attending physician as she greeted the patient and made introductions. That morning I was… Read More »Electronic Health Records Shape the Medical Student Experience
Lessons from the Wards
At the end of May, I finished graduate school and resumed medical school. Returning to clinical rotations with a fresh perspective, I have been able… Read More »Lessons from the Wards