During Black History Month (BHM) the SBBS Executive Board but together a couple of events that aimed to positively influence and inspire our members. In PhD programs its always difficult to visualize the road that lies beyond graduation. What job is available to someone who has the accolades that I have? How can I serve … Read more
It is important to know where you come from and celebrate it with people who share the same culture as you. For SBBS, Juneteenth represents an opportunity to spend time with Black students who navigate the academy together. Juneteenth also offered a great opportunity to bring like minded graduate and professional school students from all … Read more
Have you ever been at a red light and seen a person who was in need of care? Well SBBS members have. We know that the past year was challenging for many families mentally and financially. In the Durham-Chapel Hill area alone from February 2020-February 2021 approximately 15,400 jobs were lost due to Covid-19. From … Read more
It is no secret that one’s environment largely contributes to their expected life longevity, especially in most poverty stricken Black communities. The housing market directly plays a role in this health disparity because where you live affects what you eat, where you work, and how you survive. As Dr. Antonio Baines described in our SBBS … Read more
What is it about a good picture that makes professionals more likely to take you seriously when you show up for the job interview? Well, we understand that image matters! As future leaders of the biomedical industry and academic arena, it is imperative that we brand ourselves with the correct image. That is why we … Read more
Congratulations to our December scientist of the month, Ms. Jada Suber! Jada is a 5th year PhD candidate in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at UNC-CH from South Carolina. Please congratulate her by following her on instagram (@jadapearl2.0) and supporting her journey through her amazingly decorated Etsy shop (jadapearl2point0). How did you become interested … Read more
A classic battle between Duke and UNC this year occurred off the court and in the Raleigh Food Bank. The opportunity to aid those in need at the Raleigh Food Bank gave both members of UNC and Duke SNMA and UNC SBBS a chance to involve themselves in the community. Not only is this a … Read more
The SBBS Social Committee organized and planned a Trappy Paint Hour. At American Tobacco Road in Durham, NC we relaxed and got to embrace one another’s creativity by painting. This was a socially distanced event which allowed us to come together and introduce ourselves to the first year BBSP SBBS members. Not only was this … Read more
This semester the Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) and the Society for Black Biomedical Scientists (SBBS) are excited to present the Women of Color in STEM Career Panel! This panel will be held via zoom on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at 4pm. Join us to learn about the inspiring careers of four … Read more
Please join us in congratulating Ms. Taylor Dismuke (@labcoatglam) as our SBBS Scientist of the Month (November)! Taylor is a 4th year doctoral candidate in the department of Pathobiology and Translational Science. She is originally from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and currently serves as the SBBS Social Committee Chair. How did you become interested in science?\What … Read more