What’s in a Brain?
Your brain is responsible for everything you think, say and do. However, despite its fundamental role in our lives, this complicated structure remains a mystery.… Read More »What’s in a Brain?
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The Legacy You Leave
Why global neurology? In a presentation featured by the Johns Hopkins Alumni Association, Dr. Deanna Saylor addresses the answer to this question and shares her experiences developing neurologic research, care and training in Zambia.
Healing Through Hearing
Neurology fellow Dominique Mortel discusses narrative medicine’s important role in her global health fellowship in Zambia.
To lead is to serve: perspective on the Zambian election
Neurology fellow Dominique Mortel, based in Zambia, reflects on what the nation’s recent presidential election could mean for its people.
Fellowship Experience During a Pandemic
Dominique Mortel, neurology fellow, describes her experience completing her neurology residency to joining the first global health neurology fellowship with Johns Hopkins and the pandemic.
When My Dad Had a Stroke, His Watch Called 911
Internal Medicine resident Mark Lieber shares how an Apple Watch saved his dad’s life.
Thinking Outside the Brain
Genetics began in the garden — Mendel’s pea experiments revolutionized and developed the field and principles we know and study today. Similarly, my scientific journey… Read More »Thinking Outside the Brain
Hypnosis: Trick or Treatment?
A couple of weeks ago I indulged in a morsel of nostalgia along with my fellow millennials and went to see Incredibles 2. If you’ve… Read More »Hypnosis: Trick or Treatment?
Recent Study Reveals How the Brain Learns from Others’ Mistakes
Last month, my friend came back from Mount Kosciuszko with stunning photos and a seriously painful-looking sunburn. As I prepared to undertake the same hike… Read More »Recent Study Reveals How the Brain Learns from Others’ Mistakes
Wrapping Axons – an Ongoing Mission Throughout Your Lifespan
You are driving on a road and see a pedestrian approaching the crosswalk. You brake to give way. Even such a simple action as this… Read More »Wrapping Axons – an Ongoing Mission Throughout Your Lifespan