Welcome to our student blog! Here, students can express what they’ve learned through courses, share personal insights, and discuss their experiences within our community.
Understanding Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Neuroscience community project (fall 2025) by Lindsay Zheng, Alice Le & Allegra Panga This project transforms student research on amyotrophic lateral sclerosis into an accessible educational resource exploring the biology, genetics, diagnosis, treatment, and future of ALS research. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects motor neurons, the nerve cells responsible…
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Pathophysiology: Community Projects S25
Students from the Spring 2025 Pathophysiology course came together to create a unique series of children’s books. Each project transformed a complex medical condition, such as ascites, cold sores and asthma, into an engaging story designed to teach younger audiences about health in a clear and approachable way. Through creativity, illustrations, and simplified explanations, the…
You’re Such an Itch: Eczema
A Dermatology Community Project by Amena Mohammed, Meghan Lucero, Rawan Osman, Siddhani Gòmez, Victoria La Students explored eczema by combining medical research with community awareness, presenting their findings through the creation of an educational website. The site highlights the science behind eczema, dispels common myths, and shares practical tips for daily care. By blending evidence-based…
Neuroscience: Community Projects
These projects were written by Girls in Med students as part of our Neuroscience course during the Spring 2025 semester. Each paper explores different aspects of the brain — from trauma and dreaming to treatments and inclusion. View the Girls in Med Neuroscience Journal Here! View additional projects below: To read more, click on the…
Psychology: Community Projects
During the Fall 2024 semester, students enrolled in the psychology course had the unique opportunity to apply their learning through community projects. These projects aimed to creatively demonstrate key concepts from the course while making a tangible impact. Below are a few standout highlights—though every project was truly remarkable: Poster Put Up By Students All…
Career Development: Community Project
In this community project, students Jiaxu and Cata have created a video presenting practical tips and tricks for effective time management. This video offers valuable insights and real-life examples to help you make the most of your time. Topics Covered: Time Blocking Eisenhower Matrix Eat the Frog Pomodoro Technique Cornell Notes Mapping Method Coding Notes…
