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November 29, 2023

JESSICA KASAMOTO

What it meant to have a virtual senior year

By JESSICA KASAMOTO | May 27, 2021

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Professor Jennifer Nuzzo stressed the worldwide scope of the pandemic and explained that the virus will not be under control until it is contained everywhere.

Epidemiologist explores global approaches to COVID-19

By JESSICA KASAMOTO | April 26, 2021

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Kasamoto reflects on her experiences as a freshman and offers advice for overcoming impostor syndrome.

Tips for overcoming impostor syndrome

By JESSICA KASAMOTO | April 16, 2021

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Rodney described the pandemic as a likely a source of emotional trauma.

The emotional toll of the pandemic may reverberate for months

By JESSICA KASAMOTO | April 11, 2021

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Leaders of the Novel Coronavirus Research Compendium recently hosted an outreach event on Reddit.

The Novel Coronavirus Research Compendium continues to review COVID-19 studies

By JESSICA KASAMOTO | March 28, 2021

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Columnist Jessica Kasamoto suggests reading beyond headlines and listening to multiple viewpoints.

Suggestions to be a smart consumer of science news

By JESSICA KASAMOTO | March 12, 2021

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The dashboard provides prioritization information from multiple states.

Hopkins launches a vaccine tracker for people with disabilities

By JESSICA KASAMOTO | March 5, 2021

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Jessica Kasamoto stresses the importance of finding research that sparks joy.

Looking for research? Here is some advice

By JESSICA KASAMOTO | February 19, 2021

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Cochlear implants have opened doors for many people with hearing loss, like Dr. Chad Ruffin.

Deaf ENT surgeon describes ableism in the medical field

By JESSICA KASAMOTO | February 2, 2021

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As vaccines for COVID-19 begin to roll out, Kasamoto and Abdel-Azim argue for Hopkins to mandate the shot for affiliates while Tie favors voluntary vaccination.

Opposing Viewpoints: Mandating the COVID-19 vaccine at Hopkins will protect the freedom of high-risk individuals

By JESSICA KASAMOTO and SALMA ABDEL-AZIM | December 15, 2020

JESSICA KASAMOTO

What it meant to have a virtual senior year

Epidemiologist explores global approaches to COVID-19

Tips for overcoming impostor syndrome

The emotional toll of the pandemic may reverberate for months

The Novel Coronavirus Research Compendium continues to review COVID-19 studies

Suggestions to be a smart consumer of science news

Hopkins launches a vaccine tracker for people with disabilities

Looking for research? Here is some advice

Deaf ENT surgeon describes ableism in the medical field

Opposing Viewpoints: Mandating the COVID-19 vaccine at Hopkins will protect the freedom of high-risk individuals

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