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Continue reading →: Growing as a Researcher: My Summer with the UH-HEART FellowshipThis summer, I had the privilege of joining the UH-HEART Summer Research Fellowship, a program supported by the American Heart Association and hosted at the University of Houston through the Drug Discovery Institute. I entered the fellowship with a guiding question: How could cancer and cardiology, two fields often perceived…
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Continue reading →: Lunch with a CEO: Lessons from Dr. David Callender on Medicine, Access, and ImpactOne afternoon in March 2025, I opened my email to find an unexpected invitation from the Assistant Dean of Student Success at the UH Honors College. I, along with a small group of students, had been invited to attend a private lunch with Dr. David Callender, President and CEO of…
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Continue reading →: More Than Mentorship: Building a Richer Tomorrow Through SMARTWhen I first joined SMART, Science Mentoring for Achieving a Richer Tomorrow, I thought I was just signing up for a volunteer opportunity that aligned with my interests in science and service. But I quickly learned that this program wasn’t just about teaching science, it was about opening doors, shifting…
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Continue reading →: Research in Medicine: Reflections on My First Cancer Immunotherapy ConferenceIn November 2024, I attended my first-ever research conference: the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC) Annual Meeting in Houston, Texas. The theme for SITC 2024 was “Advancing Cancer Immunotherapy: From Discovery to Treatment,” a perfect reflection of the rapid innovation happening in the field. We found out about the…
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Continue reading →: A Week in the OR: Shadowing Breast Surgical Oncology at MD AndersonThis past spring break of 2025, while most college students were taking a break from their studies, I stepped into the halls of the nation’s leading cancer center—MD Anderson—to shadow breast surgical oncologists and immerse myself in the world I one day hope to join. My first day shadowing was…
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Continue reading →: Empowering Minds: How My Role as a Teaching Fellow at Breakthrough Houston Shaped Journey through AdvocacyOn June 5, 2023, I turned 18. As a fitting token of adulthood, I began my very first job that same day—as a Teaching Fellow for Breakthrough Houston. That summer, I stepped into a classroom of bright, motivated middle school students from underserved communities, and I walked out with an…
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Continue reading →: The Path from Benchtop to Bedside: My Journey into Medicine, Science, and Health EquityIntroduction Welcome to my blog! My name is Brandon Than, and I’m currently an undergraduate student at the University of Houston Honors College majoring in Biology and minoring in Medicine & Society. Through my work in cancer research, community engagement, and clinical practice, I’ve come to realize how interconnected these…
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Welcome to Benchtop to Bedside! This blog explores the intersections of scientific research, medical practice, and health equity, documenting my journey from research to patient care. Through reflections on my experiences in cancer research, mentoring, and healthcare leadership, I aim to inspire and inform those passionate about improving healthcare systems and outcomes.
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