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#SciFund: proposal with open review? UPDATED with graphs

31/05/2012 Leave a Comment

I’m a part of #SciFund – a collection of scientists that are crowd funding to fund research. Instead of using a closed proposal system, we are asking the (interested) public for money. Not only is this a way to raise money but it is also public outreach and hopefully will create awareness of different types […]

Filed Under: archived, Misc, Science Tagged With: lessons, science communication

Life Lessons

24/04/2012 1 Comment

Everyone needs encouragement and advice in their life. I’ve been lucky to have several wonderful women in my life act as mentors and cheerleaders, including my aunt Linda. Linda passed away last Wednesday (April 4) after a difficult time with oral cancer and reconstructive surgeries. I hope that you’ll indulge me as I share some […]

Filed Under: Misc Tagged With: lessons, mourning

Intro to MedGen

01/11/2010 3 Comments

I enjoy talking about Medical Genetics and at my local medical school, I have a good reputation for helping out novice or anxious students. One student calls me the ‘genetics whisperer’ and another was nice enough to call me a ‘genetics goddess’.  On their request – and they buttered me up so well – I’m […]

Filed Under: MedGen Intro Tagged With: advice, drawing, genetics, inheritance, lessons, pedigrees, problems, schedule

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genegeek150logoHello. I'm Catherine and I'm using this space to try something outside of academic writing. I enjoy molecular genetics, science education, crafts, and travel. I hope you enjoy my projects and writing. Read More…

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