ASM Microbe 2026 was an incredible experience and a wonderful reminder of the power of scientific community. I was honored to be selected to present our work, sharing research from the Gestal Lab. The opportunity to discuss our findings, receive thoughtful feedback, and engage in stimulating scientific conversations was one of the highlights of the meeting. Beyond the presentation itself, Microbe provided a unique opportunity to reconnect with mentors who have helped shape my
Last Friday, LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport hosted Graduate Research Day, an exciting event where graduate students and postdoctoral fellows had the opportunity to present their work, exchange ideas, and foster new collaborations across labs and departments. This year’s event featured 75 posters and 6 oral presentations, showcasing the impressive breadth and quality of research being conducted by our trainees. The atmosphere was vibrant, the turnout outstanding, and th
It has been such an incredible journey watching Dr. Nicholas First grow as a scientist and now as a physician-scientist. From being my very first student to becoming a successful T32 postdoctoral researcher at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Nick has accomplished so much along the way, multiple publications, several awards, and many more exciting things still ahead. Beyond his scientific achievements, what always stood out most was his willingnes
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