Welcome to Episode 35 of Behind Our Science! In celebration of Black History Month, we are incredibly honored to sit down with Dr. Dennis Jones, Associate Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Boston University’s Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. Dr. Jones is a distinguished leader in cancer research, whose lab focuses on how tumors manipulate blood vessels to escape the immune system. We discuss his groundbreaking strategies to help immune cells infiltrate and fight metastatic breast cancer, and celebrate his recent honor as the recipient of the 2026 ASIP Cotran Early Career Investigator Award!

🌴 Speaking of ASIP 2026: We are headed to sunny Fort Myers, FL, for #Pathobiology2026! The meeting will be held at the beautiful Luminary Hotel & Co., Autograph Collection, located right on the Caloosahatchee River in the vibrant River District. Learn more and join us: https://pathobiology2026.asip.org/

🧠 Coming Up Next: "The Biological Cost of Trauma" (3-Part Mini-Series)
Trauma isn’t just a memory; it’s a biological event. Launching this March, our new mini-series investigates how trauma rewrites our biology—from our cells to our city streets.
• Part 1: The Human Cost
• Part 2: The Biological Cost
• Part 3: The Community Cure

🔥 Join Us LIVE: Heat, Heroes & Healing Event!
We are taking Behind Our Science on the road for a live recording of our trauma mini-series! Come for the heat, stay for the healing.
When: Saturday, March 14th | 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Where: Dave’s Hot Chicken | 7729 Paseo del Norte, El Paso, TX 79912
Hosts: MitoGenix Therapeutics LLC & CFC Foundation
Featuring: NAMI-El Paso Director Isidro Torres, and CFC Foundation CEO Marco Vallejos Jr.
Activities: $20 Reaper Challenges every 30 mins (win CFC 6 floor tickets!), free CFC 6 GA tickets for the first 10 people who spend $25+, and a massive $5K stretch-goal raffle for a VIP table!

(Disclosure: 20% of proceeds from sales on Saturday, March 14th from 4-8 PM from Dave’s Hot Chicken Westside location will be donated directly and uniquely to the CFC Foundation for upcoming clinical studies for TBI in the region.)

In this episode, we spoke to Dr. Anu Balogun were we discuss:
The Fundamentals of Effective SciComm: How to ditch the jargon and use storytelling, analogies, and the "big picture" to captivate any audience.
Building Your Professional Brand: Why a strong online presence and public engagement are becoming essential for modern scientists.
SciComm for Career Growth: How effective communication can lead to increased funding, industry interest, and unique networking opportunities.
Overcoming "Expert Blindness": Techniques for simplifying your work without "dumbing it down".
Platform Strategies: Whether it's social media, podcasting, or public speaking, we discuss which medium fits your personality and career goals best.

We are grateful for your continued support of our podcast! Without you, we wouldn't be able to serve our community by sharing behind-the-scenes stories from scientists, providing advice and tips on thriving in research, and practicing honest science communication.

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Thank you for joining us for Episode 32, where we celebrate Hispanic/Latin Heritage Month and discuss the importance of culture and authenticity in mentoring.

In this episode, our co-hosts meet with Dr. Alejandro Adam and Dr. Ramon Bossardi Ramos from Albany Medical College to discuss the importance of celebrating heritage and honoring culture in the lab. From mentoring and holistic lab management to maintaining relationships with past mentors, we explore how being your authentic self is crucial for a successful research career.

We are grateful for your continued support of our podcast! Without you, we wouldn't be able to serve our community by sharing behind-the-scenes stories from scientists, providing advice and tips on thriving in research, and practicing honest science communication.

We are now raising funds to keep sharing behind our science: https://gofund.me/3cbc92a62

Thank you for tuning in!