Tips to Present Your Scientific Poster Effectively
This article focuses on the prerequisites and tips on developing a poster/e-poster. Traditionally, scientific posters have been presented as a combination of information and…
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Why Are Preprints Essential During a Global Pandemic?
Laboratories are closed. Researchers are stuck at home. Funding is in doubt. All research work has stopped.
As with all other parts of life, the current global pandemic has…
Why Are Registered Reports Important for Medical Research
As we know, publishing is integral to research and to the career of a scientist. It is the goal of the scientific community to disseminate important and innovative research.…
Top Tips on Effective Time and Resource Management in the Laboratory
Research life is busy. There is always something new to learn and discover. Furthermore, your projects are reliant on funding; you can only get funding if you have a research plan.…
Digital Classrooms: The Future of Education
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed our lives rapidly, and perhaps one of the biggest examples has been the shift to digital classrooms. Students and teachers who began their…
Sustainable Research Infrastructures? What Are They?
Are you a researcher? If you are, research infrastructures are probably essential to your career – whether you realise it or not. Basically, research infrastructures are the…
Research Data Collection Tips While Social Distancing
The world is in lockdown and the way we knew life will be forever changed after the lockdown. Quarantine forced many research labs to close their doors suddenly. There is no…
Perks of Pursuing a Career in the Life Sciences
Graduating from high school is a day of celebration for everyone. However, it also marks the beginning of another phase of the life, in terms of academics as well as personal life.…
What Will Happen to Research Funding in the Era of COVID-19?
With the attention of the whole world focused on COVID-19, other issues are taking a back seat. This is certainly true of the scientific community, where many are re-directing…
Writing a Great Letter of Recommendation Is No Small Feat
Being asked to write a letter of recommendation is a privilege. When you have a student, colleague, or employee with great potential, you want to do your best to convey their…
Should You Consider Quitting Your PhD?
A PhD is a huge commitment. Beginning your PhD requires time, money, and most of all, motivation—all of which can run out long before you have finished. Most people who have done…
H-index — Is it Enough to Score Scientific Excellence?
Publishing your work is great for your career and future funding opportunities. It will increase your ranking as a scientist too. But how do you measure your contributions to…