Mercury is out of retrograde and officially published! So proud of my first publication, thank you to my coauthors @dylpinion and @EricTPineda, and our mentor @EmadKandil11 —this was truly a group effort! ⬇️⬇️⬇️
https://t.co/lzFrZ1B6vp
Mercury is a known hazard and is associated with greater risk of certain cancers, but its association with #thyroid#cancer (TC) is unclear. A new analysis reveals links between mercury and TC, indicating the need for more research on its carcinogenic potential. #TulaneResearch
Honored to have presented my first oral presentation at a conference today at #ATA2023 ! Huge thank you to the ATA, Dr. @EmadKandil11, and my mentors & co-authors (including @dylpinion and @EricTPineda), have had such a blast learning, brainstorming research, and enjoying DC :)
ATA Day 1 in the books! Had the privilege of presenting our research investigating mercury’s role in thyroid carcinogenesis, plus experiencing some amazing learning opportunities from new colleagues and mentors in the world of thyroidology #ATA2023@AlyssaMWebster
~Obligatory #Match2024 post~
I’m Alyssa Webster, an MS4 @TulaneMedicine, and I’m so excited to be applying to the #GenSurgMatch2024 ! I’m currently interested in surg onc and CT surgery, looking forward to meeting new peers and mentors :)
The Left-Handed Brand New Surgery Intern 🧵
As the new academic year kicks off, there is always the topic of “handed-ness” when discussing old school gastrointestinal surgery. Besides being considered the ‘devil’s hand,’ there is no quicker way to get under an old HPB surgeon’s
I am working with a group of medical students from Guam to ensure aid is delivered to those displaced by Typhoon Mawar. We created a GoFundMe page to support relief organizations currently operating on the island: https://t.co/JwTeRpDcDi
#Guahan#Guam#TyphoonMawar#donate
Presented the research I’ve been working on at the Tulane TRICS conference today alongside many friends and colleagues! Thank you to the @EmadKandil11 lab for such a great experience! @TulaneSPHTM@TulaneMedicine
Happy to share this work from our team. Grateful to @KekoaMDPhD for your mentorship on this project.
Cancer Disparities among Pacific Islanders: A Review of Sociocultural Determinants of Health in the Micronesian Region https://t.co/q7mKgAiB0X