Prior to entering the world of cognitive neuroscience, Rice University Associate Professor of Psychology Bryan Denny described himself as an “idealistic kid” who had a diverse array of interests in math, science and literature. Because of his passion for so many different subjects, he wasn’t sure what he wanted to do until he entered college […]
One day, Cardiac Electrophysiologist Al Ahmad was preparing to perform a routine procedure on another doctor. He told his patient that it was just a straightforward, one-hour routine procedure, but the patient replied by reminding Al-Ahmad that a one-hour procedure for a doctor could be the most important hour of his life. Al-Ahmad was significantly […]
As the first member of her family to attend and graduate college, University of Texas at Austin Professor of Psychology Audrey Duarte recalled a number of challenging instances during her career and education. Specifically, she felt the effects of Imposter Syndrome — the feeling of not being good enough to “deserve to be around certain […]
In high school, Associate Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Anesthesiology Kimberly Sibille was heavily involved in swimming and gymnastics, interests that influenced her goals in college. When she attended the University of Auburn, Sibille majored in exercise science and worked as a health and fitness instructor. However, it wasn’t until graduating from Auburn […]
Professor and Chair of the UMass Chan Medical School Department of Dermatology John Harris specializes in vitiligo — an autoimmune disease that causes loss of skin color in patches — and works closely with finding treatments for the disease. He also founded and directs the Vitiligo Clinic and Research Center, which is one of the […]
Khalilah Johnson, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor of Occupational Science at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She engages in community-focused research that benefits adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
