Diverse perspectives on science and medicine
I recognize that for many readers of this blog the concept of “summer vacation” no longer exists. Although graduate students are still technically “students,” there’s no summer break when you’re getting paid to be there.
Brief reflections on lessons learned from encounters with outstanding scientists in graduate school Now approaching the terminus of my time in graduate school, I can’t help but look back over these years and contemplate the
“Anti-GMO,” “essential oils,” “gluten-free,” “detox cleanses,” “homeopathic…” the buzzwords abound, permeating internet blogs and shaping the vernacular of today’s resurgence in so-called alternative medicine. But what explains this growing infatuation? And how, if at all,
The capacity to edit human genomes is at our doorstep. As societies debate the relevant ethics, the scientific community should focus on informing the public about the complex biotechnology involved. Five years ago this month, Jennifer
Teaching expectations in academic science Whether you enjoy or dread the thought of teaching, it’s an unavoidable reality that early career researchers (ECRs) pursuing academic positions will be expected to teach during their career. For
Why a clinical research conference? Customarily, attending a scientific conference has a way of helping one reexamine their objectives and priorities in pursuing research. Amid all the seminars, posters and talks, you can’t help but
Ask any young science faculty member what keeps them up at night, and you’re likely to get the same response every time: funding research. It is no secret that modern scientific research depends on receiving sufficient
