I attended another conference this past week. It was very much the opposite of the conference I attended last month because it was much smaller, more focused, and was a basic science rather than clinically-focused Read More
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Earlier this week, I returned from a very large out-of-town conference. I typically enjoy the science aspects of conferences because it is so neat to hear cutting-edge research and presentations from experts in the field.&Read More
Interruptions are the bane of my existence. When I’m in the zone working on something, it is very disruptive to be interrupted. As I do most of my work in my office on campus, Read More
The UK is likely to abandon expensive journal subscriptions for more “read and publish” agreements, taking cue from other European nations like Germany and Norway. The consortium of UK universities, like its counterparts in other Read More
Despite the growing appreciation for mixed-methods research by funding bodies, the gap between the preference for quantitative vs. qualitative research methods still exists. As a fully-funded PhD student, to some extent, I feel I have Read More
I did it. I buffed my writing and pipetting calluses. I landed a postdoctoral fellowship from a surprisingly prestigious lab. I defended my dissertation. I moved to “New-Job City.” Now what? There once was a Read More
I didn’t plan it that way, it just happened. I realized a couple months ago, when I took on a few new things, that I had pointedly avoided taking on anything new or extra Read More
This week has been so inspiring; despite a few setbacks that I have faced. My health has not been the best these past couple months, and I have had a couple rounds of antibiotics. It Read More
The White House, in a statement released on May 6, 2019, announced the launch of a new joint committee to address the challenges facing the US research community. The committee, launched by the National Science and Technology Read More
My journey to academic success started from a very young age. I have always been a highly competitive person and realised that it wasn’t only enjoyable to push your physical limitations but also your Read More