We've all heard it: sugar feeds cancer. But like most things in biology, the truth is considerably more nuanced — and more interesting.
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Dr. Abel Daartey is a pharmacist by profession, an academic researcher, a teacher, and a mentor by nature. He enjoys reading scientific journals, articles, and publications in cancer research, business and investment creation. He is currently researching on finding novel therapeutic approaches for neuroblastoma and medulloblastoma cancer. He aims at churning out content that educates the public and healthcare providers in meeting the healthcare needs of the populace.
Why I Quit Comparing My Progress and Finally Started Moving Forward
Somewhere between my second year and my third existential crisis, I made a decision: I would stop using other people's progress as the ruler for my own.
My PhD Journey Through an Innovation Blackout
Let me confess something scholars rarely admit: between referencing Foucault and Googling "how to cure existential dread with coffee." I feel as innovative as a paperclip in the age of ChatGPT. You know, when I started my PhD, I imagined myself as a Jumping Jack—bouncing into lab, firing up datasets, and high-kicking my way through … Continue reading My PhD Journey Through an Innovation Blackout
The Great Jollof Standoff: A Multicultural Festival Tale
Today was one for the books! My department at the university hosted its very first multicultural festival, and let me tell you, it was a sensory rollercoaster—colors, spices, music, and enough food to feed a small nation. There were food stalls from everywhere—India, Poland, even countries I had to Google to pronounce properly. I was … Continue reading The Great Jollof Standoff: A Multicultural Festival Tale
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The Journey: How a Stubborn Cowboy-in-Training Ended Up in a PhD Programme
Born in a village where the cowboy life looked very appealing, I was shipped off to school by my grandfather against my will. What happened next was either discipline, destiny, or both.
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