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Tag Archives: research
In the shadow of the great narcissist
Having written my last post titled “Preliminary lessons from a global pandemic” on March 8, before my self-imposed sequestration at home for the past 6 weeks, I find it too depressing to write a sequel on additional lessons. Much has … Continue reading
Important Takeaways from “The Discovery of Insulin” for Today’s Scientists
Back in 2013 I visited the University of Toronto for a seminar and was given a very special gift by my gracious hosts: a copy of “The Discovery of Insulin” by Michael Bliss, which tells the fascinating story of the … Continue reading
Posted in research, Reviews, science
Tagged Banting, basic science, Best, book review, Collip, discovery, insulin, Macleod, Michael Bliss, pancreas, research, takeaway, Toronto
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Life lessons learned–from others’ mistakes…
I did not enjoy my service in the Israeli military between 1983-1986; in fact, I hated it. But I do know that it taught me many lessons, and I have long thought that my experiences in the army have helped … Continue reading
Reinventing the Wheel
New Year’s Eve has always been more of a time for reflection for me, rather than a time for partying. Perhaps this stems from growing up in a Canadian climate where late December and early January (or more accurately, October … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged CRISPR/Cas9, principal investigator, research, science, technology
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Why women in science cannot achieve equality when the president presides over chants of “LOCK HER UP!”
By nature and training, most biomedical research scientists are reductionists. For those non-scientists who are reading this, what I mean is that organisms and cells are so complex, with so many things going on simultaneously, that it is extremely difficult … Continue reading
Even scientists have birthdays
What do you get for a scientist who has everything? Except, perhaps, all the grants and papers he wants….
Posted in humor, Reviews, science
Tagged Birthdays, grants, manuscripts, peer review, research, scientists
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Why we need to better educate the public about science–and stop bill “S. 1973, The Basic Research Act”
The 20th and 21st centuries have arguably been the “Golden Age” for science in the US and other developed countries. Within a generation we have gone from people routinely dying as a result of simple bacterial infections to the power … Continue reading
Posted in Education, research, science
Tagged bill S. 1973, biomedical research, CRISP/Cas9, Darwin, enzymes, funding, grant review, medical advances, National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, NIH, NSF, peer review, Rand Paul, research, science, taxpayer advocate, The Basic research Act, vaccinations
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Corruption is contagious: just ask the former US Health and Human Services Secretary
This week, as Caribbean Islands including Puerto Rico are struggling from the horrific effects of Hurricane Maria, as running water and electricity have all but disappeared, and as the first rumors of possible cholera have emerged from the rubble, America’s … Continue reading
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Tagged chartered jets, CRISPR/Cas9, Dan Diamond, Doudna, funding, grants, NIH, private jets, Rachana Pradhan, research, Tom Price, Trump, waste, Zhang
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Diversity skips African Americans in science
On a recent grant review panel, I was struck at the degree of diversity among the reviewers at the table; with roughly twenty scientists in the group, I noted people who who hailed from at least nine different countries (not … Continue reading
Posted in Education, research, science
Tagged affirmative action, African American, diversity, education, grant review, minorities, panels, research, science
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