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In my previous post, I explored the tension between resources and opportunity when research labs take on high school students. In this post, I will mainly focus on the value of experience and training the next generation of professionals. Beyond gaining the few lines on a resume, interning at a research lab instills in students
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The centrifuge whirrs in the background as I click open the next raw data csv file, preparing to analyze another batch of flow cytometry data that a dismissed bioinformatician left behind. In the shared Box drive, there were scattered files, incomplete annotations, and months of hard work requiring resurrection. At sixteen, I found myself wondering,
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There was something fascinating about watching elected officials vote against their own constituents’ interests a couple days ago. At least, that was my first reaction when I learned that Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” was passed by both the Senate and House despite several Republican hold-outs recognizing the immense potential harms. I was particularly intrigued
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From cover to cover, Henry Marsh’s Do No Harm offers a raw look into the life of a neurosurgeon. This memoir gripped me, as both a reader and aspiring physician. It changed how I view doctors, the healthcare system, and the brain itself. Marsh writes with brutal honesty about tragic mishaps, the crippling guilt surgeons
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Wow, what a year! The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Student Visionaries of Washington DC raises nearly $2.2 million! In 2025, we grew our campaign by 8 teams, over $160,000 more in sponsorships, and 115% in revenue! It has been so exciting, and it would not have been possible without the support of leaders and volunteers
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I am honored to be selected as one of the 36 high school students to participate in the the 2024-2025 Young Scholars Program of the American College of Cardiology, a year-long educational and mentorship program that introduces young students to cardiovascular medicine. This past weekend, I attended Camp Cardiac in Washington, D.C., an annual ACC
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It’s quite ironic how I tell everyone I want to be a doctor when I grow up but I faint at the smallest drop of blood😅. The cold air hit me as I stepped inside the operating room (OR). Being the first time in shadowing a surgery, I was thrilled and a little apprehensive. Dr.
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The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) three-pillar mission to fund pioneering research, to provide patient care, and to advocate for systemic legislation changes resonates with me. This year, I and other high schoolers across the DC area worked in teams to raise funds and awareness for LLS’s mission. We all have one vision: a world
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Have you ever found yourself tossing and turning throughout the night? Maybe you have tried to search for a playlist of calming music. I certainly have. But what is it about this type of music that makes it effective for relaxation and cognitive function? Research studies have shown that classical music has a positive effect
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