Reflecting on How Far I’ve Come
It hits me during unexpected moments that I’ve grown exponentially during my time at Concordia. It’s been a slow process, and at times unpleasant, but the class...
Month: April 2025
Whether a Liberal Education is as Impactful as Liberal Colleges Claim
What makes a college experience beneficial beyond the gaining of a degree and/or the making of college, sometimes lifetime, friends? Concordia College, and oth...
Final Reflection: Integrating Neurochemistry, Liberal Learning, and Responsible Engagement
As I sit down to write my final blog post, I’m struck by how much this class has not only deepened my understanding of brain chemistry but also reinforced the c...
What I’m Taking With Me
Looking Back It’s wild how quickly time passes when you’re not paying attention. One moment, you’re trying to find your first college classroom, hoping yo...
Cracking the Code of a Killer: How Glioblastoma Hijacks Cellular Communication
In a quiet neuroscience lab lit by the blue glow of bioinformatics screens, a group of researchers stared at a common enemy—one that doesn’t knock, doesn&...
Glio-not a blast-toma
The article we have covered in a previous week, “Understanding and exploiting cell signaling convergence nodes and pathway cross-talk in malignant brain cancer”...
Signaling Pathways in Glioblastoma: A Convergence of Pathways and a Convergence of Hope
Glioblastoma (GBM) is one of the most aggressive and treatment-resistant cancers, with a median survival of just 14 months despite advances in therapy[1]. The r...
Inside the Tumor: The Complex Biology of Glioblastoma
INSIDE THE TUMOR: THE COMPLEX BIOLOGY OF GLIOBLASTOMA Glioblastoma (GBM) is a highly aggressive brain cancer that stems from glial cells, these ce...
Untangling the Deadliest Brain Tumor: Why We Must Care About Glioblastoma Research
Glioblastoma (GBM) is the deadliest form of brain cancer, and despite decades of effort, survival rates have barely improved. While we’ve learned a lot ab...
Final Reflection: Connecting the Dots
As I wrap up my time at Concordia, I find myself reflecting on just how much this experience brought together the skills and knowledge I’ve developed over...