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Megan Guerin
Nov 19, 2021
Rendezvous with Dr. Bushra Raj of the Cell and Developmental Biology Department
By Megan Guerin I recently had the opportunity to interview Dr. Bushra Raj, a newly minted assistant professor in the Cell and...
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Yee Hoon Foong
Nov 19, 2021
Controlling the traffic flow in Endothelial-to-Hematopoietic Transition (EHT)
There is a great demand in the field of regenerative medicine to use autologous hematopoietic stem cells (HSC) for the treatment of hematolo
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Sylvia Stankov
Aug 10, 2021
A burden unevenly shared: COVID-19 and its disproportionate effect on early career women scientists
The pandemic has dramatically shifted the work-life balance for millions of scientists, especially those with caretaking responsibilities.
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Yee Hoon Foong
Aug 10, 2021
Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Marie Guerraty, MD, PhD
We chat with Dr. Marie Guerraty, Assistant Professor of the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine about her research interests.
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Kanika Jain
Aug 10, 2021
India’s Gasp for Oxygen (with a commentary on global COVID-19 vaccine rollouts)
India recorded more than 100,000 new COVID-19 cases daily. On ground this translated to stories of individuals gasping for breath.
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Aishwarya Pawar
Aug 10, 2021
AT2 alveolar cells balance differentiation and proliferation to repair acute lung injury
Acute lung injuries can be caused by a variety of factors including smoke inhalation and microbial infections like pneumonia, COVID-19, and
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Sylvia Stankov
Jun 4, 2021
Pioneering Pandemic PIs
We chat with three new CAMB Professors about the challenges and rewards of getting a lab up and running during the pandemic.
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Kanika Jain
Jun 4, 2021
Rendezvous with CAMB Leadership: Follow up to ‘Need for an independently-run HR department for BGS'
We discuss the results of our recent survey article with Dan Kessler and Craig Bassing
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Aishwarya Pawar
Jun 4, 2021
Scientists on Social media
We discuss the utilities and pitfalls of bringing your science onto social media
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James Gesualdi
Jun 4, 2021
A look at COVID-19 Vaccination Progress
We briefly review the historic and complex rollout of the COVID-19 Vaccines to date
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Sylvia Stankov
Feb 24, 2021
Alumni Spotlight: Steve Bart
We chat with Dr. Steve Bart, an Epidemic Intelligence Service officer serving as a “disease detective” at the CDC.
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Somdutta Mukherjee and Ernest Monahan
Feb 24, 2021
Finishing Grad School in a Virtual World
CAMB students discuss the pros and cons of academia's newest social norm: the virtual thesis defense
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Kanika Jain
Feb 24, 2021
BGS Department of Human Resources – The missing piece?
We reached out to BGS students with a survey on their interest in creating a BGS-specific HR department. Here, we discuss the data and more!
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Hannah Kolev
Feb 19, 2021
Research Spotlight: Christopher Natale
We discuss estrogen signaling in pancreatic cancer with DSRB alum. Dr. Christopher Natale
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Kanika Jain and Aishwarya Pawar
Nov 16, 2020
Unsung Heroes:The Custodian, Security, Café, and Delivery Staff Members
“Oh, there’s been no difference!” Surprised, I processed the most uncanny response to the most cliché question of 2020 –‘How has the...
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James Gesualdi
Nov 16, 2020
Penn, PILOTs, & Educational Equity
The ongoing nationwide uprisings against police brutality and systemic racism have sent shockwaves through numerous institutions. Penn is...
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Sarah Campbell
Nov 16, 2020
The Spotted Lanternfly: Philly’s Pest with a Dangerous Appetite
Moving from Baltimore to Philadelphia, I came to realize two absolute truths: city squirrels are fearless and will break into your...
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Somdutta Mukherjee
Nov 15, 2020
A Novel SNP in Conjunction with Mutations in GATA6 Contributes to Pancreas Agenesis
The pancreas plays a critical role in regulating blood glucose levels by secreting glucagon when blood glucose is low and insulin when...
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Felicia Peng
Nov 15, 2020
Alumni Spotlight: Neha Pancholi
As we think about our careers beyond graduate school, it’s important to ask ourselves two questions: “What do I like about grad school?”...
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Sylvia Stankov and Hannah Kolev
Aug 7, 2020
How to Get Involved: Community Outreach During the COVID-19 Pandemic
As the Penn community transitions to a “new normal” in lab, classes, and extracurricular activities, we reflect on the growing needs of...
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Corey Holman
Aug 7, 2020
Tips for a 2020 Research Life
Basic science research on the best day is not easy. Basic science research with restricted access to lab space and resources during a...
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James Gesualdi
Aug 6, 2020
Faculty Spotlight: Kellie Ann Jurado
I recently had the opportunity to chat with Kellie Ann Jurado, an Assistant Professor in the Microbiology Department. Kellie’s group is...
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Sarah Campbell and Maria Vogel
Aug 6, 2020
Our advice to the Class of 2020: Adjusting to a Virtual Graduate Experience
Congratulations and welcome to Penn! As you begin a new and exciting chapter in your scientific journey, we understand the uncertainty...
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Sarah Campbell
Aug 3, 2020
Student Spotlight: Jenea Adams
Jenea Adams is a rising 2nd year GCB PhD student in the Xing lab and the founder of The Black Women in Computational Biology Network...
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