MS in Biomedicine Blog

by Dr. Julia Halterman One of the unique aspects of earning a MA in Biomedicine degree is that our students complete original, hypothesis-driven thesis research. This truly sets our students apart from other applicants to professional schools, since the majority of applicants have not conducted thesis research. What does thesis research look like at EMU?....

I found this seminar by Dr. Kevin Clark both fascinating and inspiring. Check the summary of it below and enjoy!   Dr. Kevin Clark begins this seminar by presenting a model of the “cone of learning”, which highlights the percentage of information that is retained by using passive forms of acquiring information (i.e. reading, hearing....

I recently watched the Suter Science Seminar with guest lecturer Dr. Chris Longenecker. This seminar focused on inflammation and heart disease in patients with HIV. I found this seminar particularly interesting because this was the first time I had heard about a relationship between those two different aspects. Below is a summary of the seminar,....

…and exam time is here. It feels like they’re always right around the corner right? One minute, you have all the free time in the world to binge watch Catfish and Law and Order: SVU, and the next minute, it’s 36 hours before your first [insert difficult science course here] test and you have not reviewed those....

by Milan Sheth My classmates and I traveled to Nicaragua via International Service Learning Organization (ISL). We provided an array of medical services to the native people in both urban and rural areas. Upon arrival, I was swept away by Nicaragua’s natural beauty and the warm welcome we received from the residents. Our group leader,....

Dear New Students, Welcome to the MA in Biomedicine program! The start of the new year brings lots of challenges with school, social life, and homework all in the balance. However, there is something special to be said about our program. Although our teachers will work us hard, they are truly committed to helping you....

Most people think of January as the beginning of a new year. But, in academia, the new year often begins in late August/early September when the campus comes back to life with the energy of new and returning students. With the new academic year comes a variety of fresh starts. For incoming students, it is....

By Jessica Simms I am a second-year graduate student in the MA in Biomedicine Program at Eastern Mennonite University. My ultimate goal is to attend Physician Assistant school and become a valued health care provider. So far, this program has provided me with numerous opportunities to grow academically, professionally and personally. Some of the courses....

by Dr. Roman Miller, Professor Emeritus of Biology and Former Program Director What is biomedicine? Responses vary, but a standard one from the Merriam-Webster dictionary defines biomedicine as “medicine based on the application of the principles of the natural sciences and especially biology and biochemistry.” Biomedicine at EMU is much broader than this standard definition.....

by Nkem Asianua I am Nkem Asianua and in the fall I will embark on my second and final year in the MA in Biomedicine program at EMU. Since beginning this program in the fall of 2015, I have truly come to appreciate the curriculum that the biomedicine program has to offer. Many of the....