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Immunologists have long studied how our body fights pathogens, but the precise patterns of molecules required to trigger an immune response weren’t fully understood. As a PhD student, Anh Cao took the research a step deeper to uncover the grammar of biology and our immune system. 

Hanne Collins discusses her journey from psychology to behavioral science, how her mentors at Harvard powered her through graduate school, and a fond memory of her dissertation defense. 

Event organized by Professor Martin Puchner, PhD '98, explores the increasing appetite for the humanities outside of academic settings, even as humanities departments in higher education nationwide face declining enrollment.

Targeting funding toward a small group of the most productive scientists and institutions could dramatically accelerate life-saving medical breakthroughs, says research co-led by PhD student Connie Xu.

Professor Michelle C. Sanchez, PhD ’14, offers insights on the strength of faith and understanding from the Christian tradition and the study of philosophy. 

The Advising Project recently sat down with Lauren K. Williams, Dwight Parker Robinson Professor of Mathematics, to chat about all things advising. Williams discussed topics including industry jobs, getting stuck while doing research, and the rewards of being a graduate advisor.