An optimistic, yet cautionary tale. By Joshua Greenlee, Ph.D. B.S. in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering | Ohio University | Class of 2017 Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering | Vanderbilt University | Class of 2022 Interest in The Odyssey has skyrocketed in recent months, with Christopher Nolan’s adaptation making it to the big screen—okay but did you see it in 70 mm IMAX? One of the legends depicted in this film is the final siege of Troy, which ended the Trojan War and was m

By Samuel Ageymang B.S. Pharmaceutical Sciences | Class of 2028 | The Ohio State University For many patients, picking up a prescription seems simple. A doctor writes the prescription, the pharmacy fills it and the patient takes it home. Behind that process is a complicated pharmaceutical supply chain involving manufacturers, wholesalers, pharmacies, and healthcare systems. Patients can experience the consequences firsthand through one of healthcare's most persistent problem

By Rora Mekonen Health Sciences Major | Class of 2027 | The Ohio State University Cancer is a major health issue that affects people from many different backgrounds. However, a person’s socioeconomic status can have a big impact on their risk of developing cancer, their ability to receive treatment, and their overall chances of survival. Sunsplash. Photo by Olga Kononenko Socioeconomic status includes factors such as income, education, employment, health insurance, and some

By Clement Karikari B.S. Biology (Pre-Med) | Class of 2029 | The Ohio State University ChatGPT, an AI chatbot, was released in November of 2022 (Chin, 2026). As of August 3rd, 2026, there are 901 million total users (Chin, 2026). This number represents a little over 10 percent of the entire world’s population. There are many good uses for AI platforms like ChatGPT, and it is used by both big companies and the average person. Students and those looking to know more use it to

By Brendon Tandoh B.S. Neuroscience (Pre-Med) | Class of 2028 | Ohio Wesleyan University Neurology is important in today’s American society and there are many reasons why. In today’s society rates of Alzheimer’s disease, brain cancer, and other neurological diseases are rising. It is also important for one to understand what Neurology is. Neurology is the branch of medicine where the diagnosis and treatment of all categories and conditions of the nervous system are addressed

By Solomon Jumu B.S. in Neuroscience, The Ohio State University Medical School Applicant Medicaid is a health insurance program that provides free or low-cost coverage to millions of Americans, including low-income families, children, seniors, and people with disabilities. The federal government and states jointly fund the program, so each state runs its own version of Medicaid. The Health Policy Institute of Ohio says that Medicaid provides healthcare coverage for nearly 3