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Celebrating Kelvin Huang’s Achievement: The H.C. & M.E. Porter Memorial Endowed Award
In a remarkable acknowledgment of academic excellence and dedication to vision science, Kelvin Huang, an honours student from the Retinal Research Group led by Dr. Daisy Shu, has been awarded the prestigious UGCA1035 H.C. & M.E. Porter Memorial Endowed Award. This $8,000 scholarship is granted to students demonstrating outstanding academic merit and commitment within the…
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Dr. Daisy Shu Shines at BrightFocus Foundation’s Congressional Briefing for Health Equity
In a significant step toward promoting health equity and advancing research, Dr. Daisy Shu, a distinguished scientist, was a prominent guest at the recent BrightFocus Foundation Congressional Briefing on Health Equity. The event took place as part of the organization’s 50th-anniversary celebration, aptly tagged “Bold Research for a Better Tomorrow.” Watch the YouTube recording of…
Keep readingLife in the US as an Aussie
Having now lived in Boston, MA, USA for almost 5 years, I thought I’d share some fun differences I’ve noticed as an Aussie living in the States. Language differences Other differences
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Tissue arrays https://usbiolab.com/ https://www.tissuearray.com/ US Biomax and US Bio Labs- companies Single cell data https://singlecell-eye.org/app/spectacle/ Systematic Reviews Great way of managing many papers for writing reviews https://www.covidence.org/
Keep readingReflecting on 2022
With things opening up and conferences back in person, 2022 was an intense year of travel and navigating transitions. Continuing the tradition of reflecting on the year that was (see 2019, 2020 and 2021 reflections), here’s a summary of the highlights:
Keep readingResources of Mental Health and Wellness
It is so crucial to look after our mental health and dedicate time to wellness practices. UNSW Resources: Books to read The rubber brain : a toolkit for optimising your study, work, and life! / Sue Morris, Jacquelyn Cranney, Peter Baldwin, Leigh Mellish, Annette Krochmalik Breathing exercises: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/proper-breathing-brings-better-health/ Lyra Mindfulness Exercises Here’s some resources: About…
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4-square prioritization methodology (urgency & importance) https://todoist.com/productivity-methods/eisenhower-matrix
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Build your own personal board of directors: https://beleaderly.com/whos-on-your-personal-board-of-directors/ Connector Informational Powerhouse Influencer Mentor Sponsor
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