Diani Nanayakkara presents her poster “Brainstem Astrocytic Remodeling in Diet-Induced Obesity: Implications for Sympathetic Excitation,” at the 2026 American Physiology Summit. Credit: D. Nanayakkara When I joined the Comparative Biomedical Sciences PhD program at the College of Veterinary Medicine at Oklahoma State University in fall 2023, I came to graduate school with curiosity and creativity, … Continue reading Finding My Voice in Science Through Physiology
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Dreams, Challenges and Resilience: A Journey Through Grad School
Credit: iStock/Huseyin Bastanci I have always dreamed of earning a doctoral degree in science. I still remember a moment from 15 years ago, chatting with my friend and sharing my aspiration for getting a PhD. Unaware of what the future would hold, I was always mapping each step that would bring me closer to making … Continue reading Dreams, Challenges and Resilience: A Journey Through Grad School