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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...
Megan Guerin
Nov 19, 2021
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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
Yee Hoon Foong
Nov 19, 2021
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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.
Sylvia Stankov
Aug 10, 2021
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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.
Yee Hoon Foong
Aug 10, 2021
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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.
Kanika Jain
Aug 10, 2021
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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
Aishwarya Pawar
Aug 10, 2021
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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.
Sylvia Stankov
Jun 4, 2021
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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
Kanika Jain
Jun 4, 2021
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Scientists on Social media
We discuss the utilities and pitfalls of bringing your science onto social media
Aishwarya Pawar
Jun 4, 2021
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A look at COVID-19 Vaccination Progress
We briefly review the historic and complex rollout of the COVID-19 Vaccines to date
James Gesualdi
Jun 4, 2021
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Alumni Spotlight: Steve Bart
We chat with Dr. Steve Bart, an Epidemic Intelligence Service officer serving as a “disease detective” at the CDC.
Sylvia Stankov
Feb 24, 2021
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Finishing Grad School in a Virtual World
CAMB students discuss the pros and cons of academia's newest social norm: the virtual thesis defense
Somdutta Mukherjee and Ernest Monahan
Feb 24, 2021
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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!
Kanika Jain
Feb 24, 2021
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Research Spotlight: Christopher Natale
We discuss estrogen signaling in pancreatic cancer with DSRB alum. Dr. Christopher Natale
Hannah Kolev
Feb 19, 2021
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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...
Kanika Jain and Aishwarya Pawar
Nov 16, 2020
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Penn, PILOTs, & Educational Equity
The ongoing nationwide uprisings against police brutality and systemic racism have sent shockwaves through numerous institutions. Penn is...
James Gesualdi
Nov 16, 2020
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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...
Sarah Campbell
Nov 16, 2020
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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...
Somdutta Mukherjee
Nov 15, 2020
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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?”...
Felicia Peng
Nov 15, 2020
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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...
Sylvia Stankov and Hannah Kolev
Aug 7, 2020
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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...
Corey Holman
Aug 7, 2020
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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...
James Gesualdi
Aug 6, 2020
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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...
Sarah Campbell and Maria Vogel
Aug 6, 2020
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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...
Sarah Campbell
Aug 3, 2020
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