About this Harvard Medical School podcast
Go behind the scenes at Harvard Medical School as we explore the groundbreaking research taking place in our labs. HMS scientists tackle a variety of important questions, ranging from how your neurons work to which genes play a role in particular diseases. Our podcast gives you the scoop on some of this work, providing context and highlighting the latest trends in medical education and biomedical research.
Brought to you by the HMS Office of Communications and External Relations
David Cameron, associate director of public affairs/media relations, tells us he is secretly biding his time until he lands a position as a staff writer for Jon Stewart’s Daily Show.
Judith Montminy, associate director of public affairs/public information, worked as a correspondent for the Boston Globe, writing feature stories and restaurant reviews. She also did publicity for artists and arts groups.
Alyssa Kneller, public information officer, has lived on three islands and worked as an environmental consultant, community journalist, and web editor.
John Ryan, media liaison, has worked in the music world as a member of the band “A Red Crescent Sect” and as an on-air personality. He creates our podcast soundtrack.
Veronica Meade-Kelly, editorial assistant, is writing a book on phrenology in her spare time.
Our banner image is courtesy of HMS research fellow in genetics Craig Michelli and shows adult stem cells (green) within adult Drosophila gut epithelium (red). Michelli illuminated the cell signaling pathway that tells each stem cell daughter whether to become specialized or to become a new stem cell. Learn more about his discovery.
