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Gillian Garmon

Student Writer
Email: ggarmon@byu.edu
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Bailey Calder: Sparking Joy in Science One Glowing Zebrafish at a Time

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By Gillian Garmon
April 08, 2025
Whether Bailey Calder is patiently guiding students through a challenging experiment or celebrating their small victories, he consistently prioritizes the growth and well-being of those around him.
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A Transfusion of Hope: Alex Anderson’s Path to Advocacy

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By Gillian Garmon
April 07, 2025
Alex Anderson has transformed his battle with Diamond-Blackfan Anemia into a mission to advocate for individuals with rare conditions, focusing on both their physical and emotional well-being.
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Fireworks and the Final Draft: Lucy Bowden’s Contributions to Science

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By Gillian Garmon
April 04, 2025
Lucy Bowden, a dedicated PhD student, balances her passion for microbiology with the challenges of motherhood as she pioneers antimicrobial solutions for orthopedic hardware.
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The Art of Science: Seth Hoffman’s Creative Path in Neuroscience

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By Gillian Garmon
April 02, 2025
For Seth Hoffman, what had begun as a faith-driven foray into the unknown yielded powerful results: an opportunity to grow, learn, and make a lasting impact in ways he couldn’t have possibly imagined.
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The Heartbeat of Healthcare: Advancing Diagnostics in the Lab

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By Gillian Garmon
March 28, 2025
Whether diagnosing life-threatening infections or identifying the genetic markers of rare diseases, the work of medical laboratory scientists forms the backbone of healthcare.
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Crossing Continents: How Service, Faith, and Basketball Are Rebuilding Shaka’s Healthcare

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By Gillian Garmon
March 24, 2025
For Christian Rich, the path to building a clinic in Kenya began with a game of basketball.
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Raising the Bar: How Exercise Sciences is Shaping Stronger ROTC Cadets

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By Gillian Garmon
March 20, 2025
The Department of Exercise Sciences and the Air Force ROTC are working together to help cadets enhance their comprehensive physical fitness and better prepare for a challenging fitness test.
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Living on Lazarus Time: Farris Child’s Full-Circle Journey

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By Gillian Garmon
March 18, 2025
Farris Child never anticipated that his work in the Life Sciences Advisement Center would help save his life.
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Liquid Biopsies and Beyond: The Fight Against Cancer at the Gonda Lab

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By Gillian Garmon
March 06, 2025
Working for the Gonda Lab at BYU allows students to directly contribute to the new discoveries being made in the search for a cure for cancer.
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