Gloria Bartolo

United States Keck Graduate Institute

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Commented on Biology Graduate Programs Educating Students for Life beyond Academia
I think it is incredibly important for graduate programs and universities to introduce PhD students to other career avenues besides academia. It appears many in the U.S, are by inviting guest speakers from science policy, industry or government which is fantastic!

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Commented on Mentoring to Achieve Diversity in Graduate Programs
That is a large rise in the number of mathematical science doctorates granted since the early-mid 2000's. Are there similar trends in other sciences/fields?

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Commented on Oral side effects of COVID-19 vaccine
Personally haven't heard anyone get oral side effects from the vaccine. But, doesn't mean it can't happen to a select few, on super rare occasions.

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Commented on Public needs to prep for vaccine side effects
I was not prepared for the arm soreness/pain from my first Moderna injection. But, prepared for the arm pain from the second shot, now that I know!

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Commented on Platypus and echidna genomes reveal mammalian biology and evolution
Interesting study on monotreme evolution and genetics!

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Commented on Systemic inequalities for LGBTQ professionals in STEM
What are ways academia can do or is doing to improve the experiences of LGBTQ professionals in STEM?

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Commented on The characteristic response of domestic cats to plant iridoids allows them to gain chemical defense against mosquitoes
Fascinating dive into simple characteristics of feline response towards silver vine, and how it can provide beneficial benefits to the cat against certain mosquito-borne diseases they can carry,

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Commented on The Aging of Academic Optometry
100% agree with the Woodrow Wilson quote.

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Commented on Do Immigrants Underutilize Optometry Services?
Completely agree there are socioeconomic hurdles immigrants, and children of immigrants face when obtaining vision care. Insurance and costs are major issues.

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Commented on Optometry and Biomedical Sciences
Amazing how all areas of science are blending together.

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Commented on Optometry in Developing Countries
Great to hear optometry programs and services are a priority in areas where there are little to no vision resources.

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Commented on Is It “In” to Wear Scrubs Out?
Are there health concerns about wearing scrubs out of the clinical setting? Especially since there are reports that scrubs can be contaminated with pathogenic bacteria?

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Commented on No scrubs. No shoes. No serving
Do other hospitals have similar, stricter, or looser dress codes? And also, are they in place to address patient concerns with distinguishing different members of hospital staff?

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Commented on Frequent Contamination of Healthcare Worker Scrubs
Interesting association with the increase of contaminated scrubs and giving patients a bath.

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Commented on Running in my scrubs
A very unique and interesting perspective of a physician, trying to understand and empathize with their patients.