Biomedical Odyssey

Life at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine

A collection of vials, one with a needle inserted through the top.

Distributing Vaccines: Smallpox and the History of Vaccine Campaigns

February 9, 2021

The COVID-19 vaccine campaign will last for months, if not longer — it took over a hundred years for vaccination to wipe out smallpox. By examining how smallpox vaccination succeeded and failed, we can learn what may happen with the COVID-19 vaccine rollout and how to address potential pitfalls.

Kristin Brig ⋅ Perspectives in Research covid-19, pandemic, public health, smallpox, Vaccine ⋅

A man pushes the number zero off of a cliff; behind him is the number 2021 with a blue sky and sunrise.

Things to Look Forward to in 2021

January 26, 2021

The long-awaited new year has finally come, and we’re all looking forward to returning to some semblance of normal life pre-COVID-19. Here are a few things to get you excited for the new year.

Maria Fazal ⋅ Events and Happenings covid-19, looking ahead, new year, pandemic ⋅

Male hands holding heart with a message that reads: Organ donor.

Organ Transplantation During COVID-19: New Obstacle, Same Challenges

December 15, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has instilled feelings of uneasiness and fear, and raised questions about what the future holds. First-year medical student Sumil Nair looks at how these emotions are all too familiar to patients on the organ transplant list, a process dramatically affected by the pandemic.

Sumil Nair ⋅ Events and Happenings covid-19, organ donation, organ transplant, pandemic ⋅

A stressed young woman sits with her head in her hand.

COVID-19 Healthcare Disruption and Potentially Unreported STIs

November 25, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted healthcare systems in many ways beyond direct care of COVID-19 patients. One disruption lies in the public health infrastructure for reporting of infectious diseases, such as sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

biomedicalodyssey ⋅ Perspectives in Research covid-19, guest post, infectious disease, Research, STI ⋅

A hospital employee stands outside one of the COVID-19 rooms at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center.

The Bayview Oath: Transcending Barriers in the Time of COVID-19

November 20, 2020

Every year, a new crop of interns at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center creates an oath, a “North Star” to help guide us through residency and reaffirm our collective commitment to humanism and professionalism. This year it will be a bit different.

Mark Lieber ⋅ A Day in the Life covid-19, intern, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, pandemic ⋅

Doctor preparing the coronavirus COVID-19 vaccine. Details of hands and syringe.

Vaccine Season in Full Swing

November 11, 2020

With cold and flu season fast approaching, the push to vaccinate communities against influenza is greater than ever. Meanwhile, COVID-19 vaccine trials are working furiously to release a winning candidate by the end of the year.

Carli Jones ⋅ Perspectives in Research coronavirus, covid-19, pandemic, Vaccine ⋅

A Hopkins student points to her mask while in the lab.

Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Says #KEEPITUP

October 13, 2020

Our 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.

biomedicalodyssey ⋅ A Day in the Life coronavirus, covid-19, pandemic, video ⋅

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Divergence in Coronavirus Opinions

October 13, 2020

Not everyone wants to follow the CDC’s coronavirus guidelines in my home — what should I do? A medical student weighs in.

Ashton Omdahl ⋅ A Day in the Life coronavirus, covid-19 ⋅

An illustration of a bride and groom standing apart, with coronavirus cells in the space between them.

Love in the Time of Coronavirus

October 7, 2020

Planning a wedding is hard. Canceling it due to a pandemic is harder. Graduate student Veronica Busa lets us in on her wedding journey.

Veronica Busa ⋅ A Day in the Life coronavirus, covid-19, pandemic, wedding ⋅

Howard walks alone on a path through a forest.

Walking Through This Pandemic

October 2, 2020

This 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.

Howard Chang ⋅ A Day in the Life covid-19, fitness, mental health, pandemic, well-being ⋅

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