Before I came to medical school, I had a very simple understanding of the components of patient care. In my mind, all patients had the same basic needs, which physicians provided along the road to cure. After four years, I now realize patient populations are incredibly diverse and far more complex than I could have […]
Columbia Researchers Discover Contagious Cancer in Clams
Posted by Bree Yanagisawa | Perspectives in ResearchWhat comes to mind when you hear the word “contagious”? For most of us, it’s infectious agents, such as viruses and bacteria. However, recent evidence suggests that these agents may not be the only existing contagious elements in our world. In a recent article published in Cell, researchers at Columbia University discussed an investigation of […]
Jul 6, 2015
Progeria Effects in Cells Improved with an Antioxidant Found in Broccoli
Posted by Xuan Pham | Perspectives in ResearchThe famed Spanish conquistador Juan Ponce de Leon once traveled to the New World in search of the mythical Fountain of Youth. Hundreds of years later, we are still fascinated by youth and aging. Though not on a quest for a source of youth, scientists today are seeking to learn about the aging process in […]
Jun 30, 2015
Carolina Montano: From Political Asylum to Johns Hopkins M.D./Ph.D.
Posted by Alisa Mo | A Day in the LifeI remember the day I first met Carolina Montano, a fellow student in the Johns Hopkins M.D./Ph.D. program. It was toward the beginning of my first year in medical school. We were both at a dinner for M.D./Ph.D. interviewees, and, as with many conversations between medical students, we inevitably began to discuss our classes. Carolina […]
Jun 22, 2015
Johns Hopkins’ Dr. Donald Coffey Honored for Cancer Research, Mentoring
Posted by Paul Sirajuddin | Honor RollAt the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting this past April, Donald Coffey, Ph.D., was honored with the ninth annual Margaret Foti Award for Leadership and Extraordinary Achievements in Cancer Research. The award recognizes individuals whose leadership and achievements have demonstrated a major impact in the cancer research. The contributions Dr. Coffey has […]
Jun 22, 2015
Neuroscience Graduate Student Driven by How the Brain ‘Sees’
Posted by Kevin Monk | A Day in the LifeTalking with Chanel Matney, a neuroscience graduate student in the Brown Lab, can send your mind racing in many different directions as she discusses her passions and interests and gives sage advice. A native Marylander from a family with diverse career paths ranging from medicine to performance art, Chanel is the sole basic science researcher. […]
Jun 22, 2015
Church Attendance Could Lower HIV Rates in High-Risk Women
Posted by Ryan Lang | Perspectives in ResearchA potential tool to combat the HIV epidemic in Baltimore is gaining attention, and it may involve an unlikely location — the church. Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and the University of Memphis School of Public Health have identified church attendance as a possible way to encourage communication about sexual […]
Jun 15, 2015
Summer Teaching Institute Helps Students Prepare for Academia
Posted by Shannen Cravens | Events and HappeningsAcademia is a popular career choice for Ph.D. students. While our graduate studies at Johns Hopkins will prepare us to tackle the research side of an academic job, the reality is that professors are expected to teach, yet training to become skilled educators is minimal at best. Recently, a shift in that paradigm could be […]
Jun 11, 2015
Dancing with the Hopkins Stars Raises $52,000 for United Way
Posted by Arielle Medford | Events and HappeningsDancing with the Hopkins Stars took to the stage on May 26 in a night of incredible energy, fun, glamour and success for United Way, the charity for which the event took place. Proceeds went straight to United Way’s programs for the Baltimore community, and, at night’s end, over $52,000 was raised. Pamela Paulk wowed […]
Jun 10, 2015
Hopkins-Engineered HPV Vaccine Wins Big in Recent Business Competitions
Posted by Bree Yanagisawa | Honor RollThis past April, the Johns Hopkins Graduate Consulting Club (JHGCC) held its annual Biotech and Healthcare Case Competition. For the past five years, this event has served as a hands-on experience for students who are interested in pursuing careers outside academic research, including careers in both biotechnology and consulting. This year, 50 teams participated, representing […]
Jun 8, 2015