For early career female scientists, the environment is rapidly becoming more inclusive. However, later career female scientists face a harsher reality.
Genome Engineering Emerges from the Shadows
Posted by | Perspectives in ResearchThe fruits of modern molecular biology offer us a powerful tool that allows us to engineer the genetic code of virtually any organism. Early therapeutic applications could foreshadow an inflection point for the positioning of genome engineering in modern health care.
Facing the Reality of the Climate Crisis with a Simulation from MIT Scientists
Posted by | Perspectives in ResearchScientists at MIT Sloan created a data-driven interactive role-play exercise to drive home the urgency of the climate crisis. Ph.D. candidate Talia Henkle shares her experience participating in this exercise.
From Books to Business: A Hopkins Student Experiences the Biopharma Industry Firsthand
Posted by | A Day in the Life, Perspectives in ResearchThe Johns Hopkins-AstraZeneca Scholars Program is a first-of-its-kind Ph.D. training program, in which students are introduced to the process and challenges of drug discovery and development through coursework in translational research and work conducted at AstraZeneca.
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Posted by | A Day in the Life, Perspectives in ResearchOur medical students, residents, postdocs and fellows have a lot to share — from daily life in the classroom, tips on surviving residency, new research that is pushing the boundaries of science and patient care, to the best places to grab a bite in Baltimore, they share it here.
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.