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 received another master’s degree in Pathology…

Dr. Robyn Javier is a scientific storyteller, writer, illustrator and educator. Currently, she leads the science specialty practice at a health communications agency, supporting clients like Genentech, the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and World Health Organization (WHO0. Prior to this, she was a lecturer and head of the Science & Engineering Communication program at the…

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 one of the low points or…

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 innovative processes, but it also ensures…

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 successful career in STEM….

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 pushing for change, we will continue to produce research that excludes minoritized groups. Being a part of…

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 as a commodity influenced by market…

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 the Effects of High Fructose Consumption…

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, her research focuses on how gut-brain-pancreas crosstalk impacts glucose homeostasis and feeding behavior. What was one of the low points or challenges in your scientific journey, and what…

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 Maize molecular genetics. His fascination with…