Huntingdon to Ann Arbor: A Summer full of Science and Fun

Greetings, dear readers! Join me as I recount the exciting developments and unexpected challenges of Week 7 and Week 8, where my research journey took intriguing turns. Let’s dive right into the highlights! Week 7 began with a focused effort on Immunohistochemistry (IHC) on my ACTH-independent Cushing’s adrenal samples. To initiate the basic analysis, I…

Greetings, dear readers! Join me as I recount the memorable events and personal reflections of my sixth week on this extraordinary journey. Let’s dive right in! The week began with a delightful long weekend, offering a well-deserved break from the lab. On Saturday, I embarked on a leisurely walk around town, immersing myself in the…

Greetings, dear readers! Join me as I recount the thrilling events of my fifth week, where the long-awaited moment arrived – the collection of our samples. Before diving into the details, let me provide you with some background. In the realm of Endogenous Cushing’s disease (hypercortisolism) , approximately 80% of cases of are categorized as…

Greetings, dear readers! Join me as I recount the exciting events of my Week 4, filled with collaboration, scientific pursuits, and delightful weekend adventures. Let’s dive right in! The week commenced with the highly anticipated Post Endo Adrenal Collaboration Day for A^5. A^5, which stands for American Australian Asian Adrenal Alliance, is an international adrenal…

Greetings, dear readers! Welcome back to my weekly blog, where I share the exciting chapters of my research internship. Week 3 has been a whirlwind of discovery, from attending thought-provoking seminars to delving into staining techniques and immunochemistry protocols. Let’s dive right into the captivating highlights of my week! Monday kicked off with our weekly…