Slide(s) to the Left, Slide(s) to the Right

For the past few weeks, I’ve been working my way through the more than 800 slides found in the Institute for Biomedical Computing Records (RG035). The collection includes materials related to the Institute for Biomedical Computing (IBC) and its predecessors, the Biomedical Computer Laboratory (BCL) and the Computer Systems Laboratory (CSL). Established in 1964, BCL  [Read more]

Where Faith and Medicine Come Together: Scrofula and the Divine Touch

May 1st, or May Day, has been a holiday associated with the arrival of summer for millennia. But dancing around maypoles is not the only way that you can celebrate the day—it can also be a good day for those suffering from scrofula to petition for divine assistance. Scrofula is a disease that we don’t  [Read more]

Tips and resources to help you shine in your next scientific presentation – Part 2: Preparing and delivering

This is the second of a two-part series on effective scientific presentations. Part 1 covered the planning stages. A primer for slide design. Building a solid, consistent visual style may take effort up front, especially when you are starting, but it is a worthwhile investment. Once established, these elements can be reused and adapted for  [Read more]