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John in the lab
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Specialized Seminars
Most Monday's during the academic year, the microbiology department sponsors seminars that I go to regularly. They're presented as research-in-progress seminars where researchers -- faculty, postdocs and students -- have the chance to talk about the latest developments in their work. These talks are very helpful in my own research in molecular virology because even if the presenting scientists are working on different viruses or pathology, many are focused on immune responses which we are all interested in hearing about. These presentations are great experiences, giving us ideas about approaching a problem in a different way or using a new technique in an experiment in our work.
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John working with fellow student Anne Marie Hein
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Friendships in the City
My closest friends are the ones from the graduate school. We spend a lot time together, especially on the weekends. We're in Central Park quite a bit, I do a lot of inline skating.
We're also big fans of the Museum of Natural History and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. And the best thing is that all of these places are very close by, on foot or by subway. So we don't feel isolated in the lab. We really feel like we're part of a great city.
