Hi guys,
One thing, in my extremely short time here, I have noticed is that this community is built around the exchange of information/education.
Therefore, in an attempt to procrastinate from studying, I offer you all the knowledge I have.
About me:
I am now a 20 year old senior premed student at University of Michigan studying cellular and molecular biology, with a strong emphasis in physics and psychology. I prefer to study theoretical physics, such as quantum and string theory, as well as applying my knowledge in psychology to history and religion.
I enjoy computers/electronics, and color the development of hardware closely; particularly the limitations of the current generation and research being conducted in overcoming them, and very often this ends up correlating with my interest in physics, so yay!
I have basic knowledge of biochemistry and organic chemistry but I do use that knowledge extensively in my lab research. The lab research that I am currently doing is my own idea that a vascular surgeon is funding for me. The research is fairly cutting edge in the field of aortic abdominal aneurysms and I expect it to enter the clinical phases in roughly a decade.
I am the volunteer coordinator for a free health clinic in Detroit that sees couple hundred patients a month for free (that includes lab tests and medications). I am also on the executive board for an organization that collects medical supplies and sends them to impoverished communities free of charge. In the two years I have been with the organization, we have sent roughly $2 million worth of supplies that would have been trashed if it weren't for our efforts. I was also on the executive board for the Muslims' Student Association at U-M.
I absolutely adore surgeries, and to date I have seen roughly 80 hours worth of surgeries and I can't wait to see more this summer.
I am a Pakistan Muslim, my parents are quite literally from a farming village. The village got natural gas in 2006, I was shocked at how much they've advanced...I really mean...village. I born in and spent 9 years in Saudi Arabia where I lived under De jure racism. To this date I despise the Saudi government.
There is probably a lot more I'm missing, but this should be a solid start...
Regarding Questions:
I will answer to the best of my knowledge, and if I don't know something I will do my best to find out for you and report back. I will try to answer in questions based on what I think high school level science knowledge is. I know a lot about the state of research in numerous medical and biological fields, and am willing to explain the difficulties being encountered by the field. Being a student/employee (yay research!) of U-M, I will be referencing the numerous academic journals made available to me for information. I don't imagine a lot of people here subscribe to these journals, so it is something to consider...
I am willing to answer political and religious questions in the least bias manner I can. I don't mind if a question has racist/stereotypical basis, so long as I don't feel the intent is malicious.
I will provide citations when I feel they are required or they are requested by someone. I WILL NOT answer any medical questions and advise people on their life problems. I have absolutely no qualms in answering questions pertaining to the "about me" section and I don't mind if a question comes from completely left field. I also invite those knowledgeable about questions asked to help me answer them.
I will answer questions via PM as well. I don't really expect this thread to take off, but my services are yours to use.
One thing, in my extremely short time here, I have noticed is that this community is built around the exchange of information/education.
Therefore, in an attempt to procrastinate from studying, I offer you all the knowledge I have.
About me:
I am now a 20 year old senior premed student at University of Michigan studying cellular and molecular biology, with a strong emphasis in physics and psychology. I prefer to study theoretical physics, such as quantum and string theory, as well as applying my knowledge in psychology to history and religion.
I enjoy computers/electronics, and color the development of hardware closely; particularly the limitations of the current generation and research being conducted in overcoming them, and very often this ends up correlating with my interest in physics, so yay!
I have basic knowledge of biochemistry and organic chemistry but I do use that knowledge extensively in my lab research. The lab research that I am currently doing is my own idea that a vascular surgeon is funding for me. The research is fairly cutting edge in the field of aortic abdominal aneurysms and I expect it to enter the clinical phases in roughly a decade.
I am the volunteer coordinator for a free health clinic in Detroit that sees couple hundred patients a month for free (that includes lab tests and medications). I am also on the executive board for an organization that collects medical supplies and sends them to impoverished communities free of charge. In the two years I have been with the organization, we have sent roughly $2 million worth of supplies that would have been trashed if it weren't for our efforts. I was also on the executive board for the Muslims' Student Association at U-M.
I absolutely adore surgeries, and to date I have seen roughly 80 hours worth of surgeries and I can't wait to see more this summer.
I am a Pakistan Muslim, my parents are quite literally from a farming village. The village got natural gas in 2006, I was shocked at how much they've advanced...I really mean...village. I born in and spent 9 years in Saudi Arabia where I lived under De jure racism. To this date I despise the Saudi government.
There is probably a lot more I'm missing, but this should be a solid start...
Regarding Questions:
I will answer to the best of my knowledge, and if I don't know something I will do my best to find out for you and report back. I will try to answer in questions based on what I think high school level science knowledge is. I know a lot about the state of research in numerous medical and biological fields, and am willing to explain the difficulties being encountered by the field. Being a student/employee (yay research!) of U-M, I will be referencing the numerous academic journals made available to me for information. I don't imagine a lot of people here subscribe to these journals, so it is something to consider...
I am willing to answer political and religious questions in the least bias manner I can. I don't mind if a question has racist/stereotypical basis, so long as I don't feel the intent is malicious.
I will provide citations when I feel they are required or they are requested by someone. I WILL NOT answer any medical questions and advise people on their life problems. I have absolutely no qualms in answering questions pertaining to the "about me" section and I don't mind if a question comes from completely left field. I also invite those knowledgeable about questions asked to help me answer them.
I will answer questions via PM as well. I don't really expect this thread to take off, but my services are yours to use.
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you guys are awesome (no joke)
I bet it's the guy that used Williams that morning too.
