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Dr. Karla Fuller, interim dean at Guttman, has received a grant of more than $133,500 from the National Institute of Health to broaden access to computational genomic data science (CGDS) by leveraging Guttman’s educational model focused on experiential and relevant education. Dr. Fuller, the principal investigator on the grant, worked with her research colleague at City College and co-principal investigator, Dr. Deidre Anglin-Roper, on a proposal to create a contextualized curriculum that allows students to build skills in CGDS and be at the forefront of experts in a new field. Read more >> https://lnkd.in/eH6M8SP4 #NIH #NIHgrant #computationalgenomicdatascience

3 years in a row! I am deeply honored and humbled to be recognized as one of the world's top 2% scientists in 2024 for three consecutive years. I extend my sincere gratitude to my exceptional team, mentors, students, and family for their unwavering support and contributions to my success.  The Stanford University rankings are a widely recognized benchmark for identifying the top 2% of scientists globally. These rankings employ standardized citation metrics, providing a reliable measure of research influence and impact. The subject-wise bibliometric analysis was conducted by John P. A. Ioannidis from Stanford University and the Elsevier BV - a leading scientific publisher. Scientists have been classified into 22 scientific fields and 174 sub-fields. The selection is based on the top 1,00,000 scientists by c-score or a percentile rank of 2% or above in the sub-field.  For the single year data list, my global ranking has jumped from No. 6,628 in 2022, No. 5,636 in 2023, to No. 2,911 in the world this year out of 208,384 global molecular biology and clinical medicine scientists. #StanfordElsevier #TopResearchers #Science #ResearchImpact #AcademicExcellence #Top2Percent #Top2PercentScientists #StanfordUniversity #Elsevier #NUS #NUSMedicine

We would like to congratulate Jie Hou, Ph.D. (lead PI), Assistant Professor of Computer Science, and Brent Znosko, Ph.D., Professor of Chemistry and Associate Chair of Chemistry, who along with a University of Washington-Bothell collaborator, who received a 3-year grant for $467,300 from the National Institutes of Health. This award was given for their project titled “Improving Artificial Intelligence Readiness of RNA Motif Data for Structure Analysis and Modeling." We are connected with Jie Hou through our Scholarly Undergraduate Research Grants and Experiences (SURGE) program. To learn more about SURGE, follow this link: https://lnkd.in/gF_b-XGm To learn more about Dr. Hou and Dr. Znosko’s research, follow the links below:  Jie Hou, Ph.D. https://rb.gy/tcr6ki Brent Znosko, Ph.D. https://rb.gy/orc9kf

Nazish Jeffery, Ph.D., a 2021 graduate of our Biochemistry and Molecular Biology program, has charted her career path at the intersection of science and policy. She bridges the gap between scientific research, policy formulation, and implementation, drawing on her experiences to address challenges within the scientific community and advocate for policies that promote innovation and support the scientific ecosystem. Hear more about her role as Bioeconomy Policy Manager at the Federation of American Scientists. #Meliora #URAlumni

_Alhamdulilah, I'm excited to share that, once again in 2024, I've been listed among the top 2% of scientists globally, according to the newly released list by Stanford University, USA, and Elsevier. This is my consecutive 4th term in this list. The selection is based on the top 100,000 scientists by c-score (with and without self-citations) or a percentile rank within the Top 2% in my sub-field. #2percentScientist #ScientificRanking #KingAbdulazizUniversity

"I happened to pick up a science magazine on a flight. There was an article about enzymes and evolution. It was fascinating. I learned that our bodies function like molecular machines. The more I read, the more I realized that this was what I wanted to do. I was a nontraditional student in my 20s when I came to LMC and got my associate's degree. Then, I went to Western Michigan University, where I got my bachelor's, master's, and doctorate. I was doing my postdoc at the Anderson Cancer Center at the University of Houston when I saw an opening for full-time biology faculty here. I had wanted to move back to Michigan, so I applied and got the job. That was in 2004, and I have been here ever since. When I first started teaching, we used overhead projectors and transparencies. Now, we have smartboards and AI. The technology has changed, and the field of Biology itself has grown. Look at what we know about the human genome. When I was in school, they thought there were 100,000 genes and most of our DNA was junk. Now, we know we have about 20,000 genes, and the other stuff isn't junk; we just don't understand it well enough. The students have so much more to learn now, but it's all fascinating.  Not many people get to do what they love for a living, and LMC is such an amazing place. There is just a sense of community here. The students, the people I've worked with, what's not to like? I am looking forward to retirement, but I love this place." —  Sue Balmes - LMC Biology Faculty, retiring Aug. 1 after 20 years Everyone has a story to tell. Whether simple or complex, profound or funny, MI Lake Life tells those stories and how the thread of LMC weaves through them.

The University of Massachusetts Amherst recently celebrated the accomplishments of its #RisingResearchers, undergraduate students with extraordinary achievements in research, scholarship, and creative activity. Over the coming days, we’ll be introducing you on this channel to the 6 Spring 2024 Rising Researchers. From the research lab to the theater stage, these undergrads are pushing boundaries and exercising their creative muscles. With curiosity and grit—and unwavering support from their faculty mentors and lab mates—they are taking what they’ve learned in the classroom and applying it to solve challenging real-world problems. The research conducted by these undergraduates may one day lead to more effective treatments for devastating diseases, new drugs to combat the rise of antibiotic resistance, or new plant-based foods to shift consumer preferences to more sustainable choices. Get a sneak peak: https://bit.ly/40naOub #UMassAmherst #UMassAmherstResearch #UndergraduateResearch #RisingResearchers

Thanks Thomas G. Sors, PhD for having me on Pathfinder! I really enjoyed this conversation and I hope that it can help someone else who is facing a similar decision. This mirrors a lot of my thoughts shared in my article on my transition from my Chemistry PhD to business development: https://lnkd.in/gE5NPYzq .

2024 Foulkes Fellow Spotlight: Meet Simon Martina-Perez "I am a postdoctoral research fellow at the University of Oxford, where I completed a DPhil in mathematical biology. My research focuses on developing novel methods to integrate quantitative and image-based experimental data to mathematical and deep learning models in biology and medicine. For my postdoctoral work, I have worked in close collaboration with the neuroblastoma team at Children's Mercy Kansas City, USA." Why did you decide to study medicine? "During my DPhil I was involved in several collaborations with experimental and clinical partners, during which I saw how clinical experience directly fed back to the research activities and vice versa. At the same time, the urge to get involved clinically and provide direct care to patients in a clinical setting created a strong desire to train as a physician." What does the future hold? "I hope that being originally trained as an applied mathematician with an expertise in mathematical modelling and machine learning, and then obtaining a medical qualification, will allow me to be an innovator when it comes to designing novel experiments and quantitative methodologies, as well as an early adopter of new methods in my own practice." Why the Foulkes Foundation? "Support from the Foulkes Foundation is essential to making my postgraduate medical training possible, not just thanks to the generous fellowship awarded, but also thanks to the large network of leaders in the medical field who can support with mentoring and inspiration along the journey." #science #medicine #research #mathematics #biology

Hi Network, Today I am introducing my ‘Weekly Science Breakdown’ series! 🔬🧬🥼🧪 As a biomedical science student with a passion for clinical trials and research, I’m excited to launch a weekly series where I dive into fascinating scientific articles and research findings. Each week, I’ll summarise key points, provide my perspective, and explore how they connect to real-world applications, from clinical trial ethics to biomedical innovations. Whether you’re a fellow student, a professional in the field, or simply curious about science, I’d love to hear your thoughts on each article. Stay tuned for the first post!