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From Impostor Syndrome to Recognition: Hear How ABRCMS Helped This Past Attendee Boost Her Career

Mon 14 Aug, 2023

Yubin Phoebe PakUniversity of North Carolina School of Medicine; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill(ABRCMS 2022 Travel Awardee & Poster Presentation Award Winner) The Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minoritized Scientists (ABRCMS) isn't just a conference; it’s where groundbreaking research meets big dreams. It’s a community where you…

Why Should You Present an Abstract at ABRCMS?

Wed 12 Jul, 2023

What Is ABRCMS? Unlocking the full potential of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) requires embracing diversity and fostering inclusion. Throughout history, certain groups have faced exclusion from these fields, making it imperative to prioritize their representation and involvement. Embracing diversity in STEM not only fuels problem-solving and advances…

ABRCMS Alumni Spotlight: Maigen Bethea, Ph.D.

Mon 10 Jul, 2023

Maigen Bethea, Ph.D.Research InstructorDepartment of Pediatrics, Nutrition SectionUniversity of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus(ABRCMS 2012 & 2013 Student Poster Presenter;2022 ePoster Symposium Judge) Dr. Maigen Bethea is currently a research instructor at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. ABRCMS has been an integral component of her scientific development. Currently,…

ABRCMS Alumni Spotlight: Anna Hood, Ph.D.

Wed 21 Jun, 2023

Anna Hood, Ph.D.Lecturer in Psychology, University of Manchester(ABRCMS 2010 poster presenter) What was one of the low points or challenges in your scientific journey, and what helped you? What advice do you have for others? Challenges have been when people discount advocacy and social justice as non-scientific when without…

ABRCMS Alumni Will Share Career Development Insights During ABRCMS 2022 Closing Keynote

Tue 13 Jun, 2023

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 Three ABRCMS alumni will share their personal journeys in STEM during the ABRCMS 2022 Closing Keynote on Saturday, Nov. 12. Each alumnus—Patricia Salgado Pirbhoy, Ph.D., Robert Drummond, M.D., Ph.D., and Kennita Johnson, Ph.D.—will share their unique perspectives, personal challenges and important lessons learned while building a…

Friday Morning Keynote Lecturer is Using Hip-Hop to Improve Health Literacy in Communities of Color

Tue 13 Jun, 2023

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 In 1971, British physician Julian Tudor Hart, FRCGP, FRCP, coined “the inverse care law,” which theorizes that economically disadvantaged people who are the most at risk for poor health are the least likely to receive preventative health interventions in economic systems where health care is treated…

ABRCMS & Alumni: In the News and Recent Research

Thu 8 Jun, 2023

In the News 4 Ph.D. neuroscience students from other countries share the challenges of studying in the US (theconversation.com). Thiago Arzua, Postdoctoral Scientist, Columbia University (ABRCMS 2018, 2019 exhibitor and judge) Adade ’22 to Conduct Research at Broad Institute Cell Observatory Joel Adade, Hamilton College, (ABRCMS 2019) Arion Kennedy: Exploring…

ABRCMS Alumni Spotlight: Roberto M. Alers-Velazquez, Ph.D.

Mon 10 Apr, 2023

A native of the sunny coasts of Puerto Rico, Roberto grew up in one of the best surfing spots on the island, Isabela. He earned his bachelor’s in biomedical sciences from The University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla. Not long after, he completed his post-baccalaureate at The Ohio State University in…

ABRCMS Alumni Spotlight: Sara Blick-Nitko, M.S.

Wed 18 Jan, 2023

Sara Blick-Nitko is from Scotia, New York. She attended RIT/NTID and received their associate's (Laboratory Science Technology from NTID), bachelor's from RIT (Biomedical Science), and master's from RIT (Professional Studies). Sara is currently a PhD candidate at the University of Rochester pursuing a PhD degree in Pathology. She also…

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ABRCMS Alumni Spotlight: Tamuka M. Chidyausiku, Ph.D

Mon 12 Dec, 2022

Tamuka “Muk” Chidyausiku, Ph.D was born and raised in Zimbabwe, and moved to the United States for his undergraduate degree. He graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Biology from Claflin University. After Claflin, Tamuka completed a post-Baccalaureate certification at Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research before moving on to…

ABRCMS Alumni Spotlight: Uyen Thy Nguyen

Mon 17 Oct, 2022

Uyen Thy Nguyen is a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Her research encompasses the human skin microbiome and its specialized metabolites. Nguyen is interested in examining the ecological functions of these metabolites with the goal of discovering novel antibiotics and antifungal drugs from the human skin. What was…

ABRCMS Alumni Spotlight: Joel Encarnación-Rosado, Ph.D.

Fri 9 Sep, 2022

Joel Encarnacion-Rosado is a Ph.D. candidate and HHMI Gilliam fellow at the New York University Grossman School of Medicine, conducting his research in Dr. Alec Kimmelman's lab. Joel obtained his BS at the University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Campus, where he was a RISE and MARC fellow.…