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Paving the Path to Patient-Centered Care: Precision Medicine
With millions of people suffering with cancerous tumors every year, Kavya Venkatesan discusses the potential of patient-centred medicine in cancer treatment.
In Conversation with Jack Fisher
Having graduated from the University of Copenhagen with an MSc in Global Health, Jack Fisher has a variety of experiences working within academia, intergovernmental organisations, non-governmental organisations and industry. Today, Jack works at Bayer in their Consumer Health Division developing initiatives in access to healthcare, climate and health as well as broader sustainability efforts across the company. Here Jack talks about his work at the World Health Organisation (WHO), climate change and global health, being a disruptor, and the value of lived experiences to improve health outcomes.
In Conversation with Dr Amit Pujari
Dr. Amit Pujari is a biomedical engineer who researches medical device development and neurophysiology. A Senior Lecturer at the University of Hertfordshire, Dr. Pujari was recently announced as a recipient of the prestigious Royal Academy of Engineering/Leverhulme Trust Research Fellowship. He shares his work and advice for aspiring engineers...
Excessive Screen Time in Children and Young People – Should We Be Worried?
In an age dominated by screens, Diya Lalloo-McGurk explores the impact of screen time on children. She discusses the influence of parental choices, the potential benefits, and adverse effects of screen time on health. The article emphasizes the need for balance and informed decisions in managing children's screen time.
In Conversation with Dr Davina Derous
Dr. Davina Derous is a systems physiologist and a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Aberdeen, who is currently focusing her research on the study of genes between land and aquatic mammals. In a recent interview with the Youth STEM Matters Team, Dr Derous shared insightful perspectives on the effects of the environment on animal health, the differences between human and animal health, the future of the peer review process and the need to increase accessibility in STEM.
3D Prototyping an Alternative Mask for Kids
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many students were required to wear masks in schools to prevent the spread of SARS-CoV-2. Miriam and Ruth Turk present how they have developed a reusable and effective mask that children are able to wear throughout the school day.
Optimising the Depolymerisation of PET Fleece Microplastics Through Microwave Irradiation
Millions of tonnes of plastics are estimated to enter the ocean each year, including polyethylene terephthalate (PET), the world’s most used plastics. Although PET recycling is common, Rya Adronov presents how optimising this process could ultimately reduce the excessive amount of PET microfibres polluting our oceans in the future.
Biomarkers: A Useful Asset in Predicting, Diagnosing & Treating Disease
Biomarkers are quantifiable medical indicators, used in diagnosis, screening and to assess the effects of medical treatments. Kiran Bashir explains their current uses, limitations and what the future looks like for these useful clinical tools.
Teen Health and Wildfires: Impassioning Youth Climate Action
Growing up in Southern California (USA), with the constant threat of drought and wildfires, Shelby Negosian became acutely aware of the impact of wildfires on the physical and mental health of teenagers. She shares the perspectives of youth in her community, how wildfires and climate change create a vicious cycle, and empowers teens to fight climate change.
Modelling the Interactions Between SARS-CoV-2 Spike Protein and Monoclonal Antibodies to Inform Translational Approaches to Treat COVID-19 Infection
SARS-CoV-2 has infected hundreds of millions of people worldwide, and initial data has shown that several variants of concern can be more infectious and even escape antibody neutralisation. Therefore, Robert Naughton investigates the relationship between monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) and the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein, which facilitates the virus's entry.
CAR-T Cell Therapy: Revolutionizing Cancer Treatments Day-By-Day
CAR-T-Cell therapy is a rising treatment of blood-related cancers, which is already saving lives. In this article, Tvisha Chandupatla explains how CAR-T-Cell therapy works, and what the future might look like for cancer treatments.
Food For Mood: An Insight Into The Link Between The Gut and The Brain
Is there a definitive link between your food and your mood? In this article, Morgan looks into how nutrition may impact your mental health, exploring the link between your gut microbiome and your brain.
How Machine Learning Will Transform Biomedicine
The future of biomedicine will be transformed soon by machine learning; in fact it's already in the works. Hamza Khan shares their perspective on how machine learning can help in diagnosing and finding accessible and affordable cures for diseases.
The Development of Cancer - From A Faulty Gene to One Too Many Cigarettes
Cancer research is an area of medicine that is continually growing and progressing, mainly due to the complexities of the disease itself. Bianca Mirpuri looks deeper into the reasons why cancer cells develop and highlights the point that said reasons are much more complex than one might initially expect.
Exploring The Efficacy of Anti-amyloid-β Therapeutics In Treating Alzheimer Disease
Alzheimer Disease - the most prevalent cause of dementia - results in the cognitive deterioration for those who have it. However, increasing treatment options are becoming avaiable. As Ciara Downey explores, the efficacy of using anti-amyloid-β therapeutics in the treatment of the disease is being studied, with trials showing promising results.
Biomimicry of Aquatic Organisms in Engineering
While engineering can create outstanding products for human convenience, nature’s adaptations have been perfected over 3.8 billion years, and therefore have huge potential use as inspiration to solve human challenges. Alvina Mishra delves into the potential of mimicking underwater life, and explores the challenges of commercialising biomimetic ideas and possible ways to overcome them.
Vaccine Inequity: Perspectives of Global Youth
While several approved COVID-19 vaccines now exist, access to vaccines around the world remains unequal, with richer countries able to roll out vaccinations faster and experience quicker economic recovery. Tuong (Kathleen) Nguyen speaks to 4 young people from around the world about the issue of vaccine inequalities.
Exploring the IPCC Report — Climate Change and the SDGs
Drawing on the findings of more than 6000 published articles, the recent Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report is a comprehensive assessment of the impact and future risks of climate change. Kavya Venkatesan delves into the report’s findings, and what they mean for the SDGs.
Comparing In Vitro and In Vivo Models as Part of Pre-Clinical Studies for COVID-19 Medicines
When developing novel therapeutics and treatments for SARS-CoV-2, both in vitro and in vivo models play key roles in pre-clinical testing. In this review, Poppy Bradley compares different models of COVID-19 pathogenesis, considering their advantages and limitations to developing candidate drugs or testing existing drugs.
In Conversation with Nishigandha Kelkar
Working as the integration lead for displays on Boeing aircrafts, Nishigandha (Nishi) Kelkar is an aerospace engineer currently working at Collins Aerospace. Alongside being part of the team digitising the cockpit systems of a Boeing 777x, she is also the founder of the startup Project LaunchPad. In an insightful interview, our Volunteer Team spoke with Nishi about her work and achievements.