Suicide: A Disturbing but Preventable Problem
Recently on Facebook, I saw a post from my friend about her sadness in reaction to two of her friends committing suicide. The situation was… Read More »Suicide: A Disturbing but Preventable Problem
The CRISPR Craze: 3 Ways Genome Editing Is Changing Gene Therapy
Go to any laboratory, talk to any scientist, ask any graduate student about a technique called polymerase chain reaction (PCR), and just about everyone will… Read More »The CRISPR Craze: 3 Ways Genome Editing Is Changing Gene Therapy
Locally Combating the Childhood Obesity Epidemic
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, childhood obesity has more than doubled in children and quadrupled in adolescents over the last 30… Read More »Locally Combating the Childhood Obesity Epidemic
Speaker Ta-Nehisi Coates Sheds Light on the Issue of Racism at the Inaugural JHU Forum on Race in America
This past week, the first ever “JHU Forum on Race in America” took place with speaker Ta-Nehisi Coates at the forefront. Ta-Nehisi, a prominent writer… Read More »Speaker Ta-Nehisi Coates Sheds Light on the Issue of Racism at the Inaugural JHU Forum on Race in America
A Project Bridge Event on Multiple Sclerosis and the Role of Patient Empowerment
Here on campus, Project Bridge is a student organization that aims to bridge the gap between biomedical science and the general public. On April 16th,… Read More »A Project Bridge Event on Multiple Sclerosis and the Role of Patient Empowerment
Snapshot of a DNA Photocopier in ‘Hibernate’ Mode Reveals Potential Origin for Dwarfism
When attempting to elucidate the function of biological macromolecules, visual representations can be extremely useful tools. Often, these tools can help pinpoint the structural origin… Read More »Snapshot of a DNA Photocopier in ‘Hibernate’ Mode Reveals Potential Origin for Dwarfism
Project Bridge: Simplifying Science for the Community
How many times have you tried to explain your research to a friend, only to get a blank stare back? Such was the case with… Read More »Project Bridge: Simplifying Science for the Community
Dancing with the Hopkins Stars: A Dancer’s Perspective
On April 28, Johns Hopkins Medicine will put on its inaugural Dancing with the Hopkins Stars, the most recent — and perhaps the most glamorous… Read More »Dancing with the Hopkins Stars: A Dancer’s Perspective
The Elephant in the Clinic Room: Health Literacy
As our appointment came to an end, I took a few minutes to give final instructions to my patient. Though she had many medical issues,… Read More »The Elephant in the Clinic Room: Health Literacy
Creating Scientific Interest Through Video Games
Graduate school is a lot of work. While the type of work varied throughout my first three years here, expectations remained high. These expectations are… Read More »Creating Scientific Interest Through Video Games