Michelle Fernández-Schmitz

The microscope broke. What a time to be alive.

I just sent my first final draft of my review paper to my supervisor. I am feeling productive and excited.

Terminé el primer día de tratamiento de mis esferoides. Sudando frío porque en verdad espero que todo salga bien. 🙃

Early Riser, might you be?
Want a spectacle for free?
Before sunrise you will see
Two bright stars — planets they be.

The brightest one is Venus.
Outshining Jupiter’s light.
Catch both before they’re consumed
By all of morning twilight.

The sunflowers of our balcony. I am loving every single minute of them.

¿Planean pasarlo a Spotify en algún momento? 😞 ¡Qué increíble proyecto! Mucho éxito.

Sometimes we believe that using carbon nanotubes is something relatively new, but if you think they have been used since the 90s, it changes your perspective.

“Revolutionary ideas come from nonsense. If an idea is truly a breakthrough, then the day before it was discovered, it must have been considered crazy or nonsense or both—otherwise it wouldn’t be
a breakthrough.” -Burt Rutan

I am currently writing a review paper, and this is quite daunting to me.

“Before we work on artificial intelligence, why don't we do something about natural stupidity?”
―Steve Polyak

There is a strong need for responsible communication in science. Calling brain organoids "mini brains" is misleading and can cause negative reactions from the public who are unfamiliar with them. Do we want to be "trendy" or do we want to inform responsibly?

A comparative analysis of EGFR-targeting antibodies for gold nanoparticle CT imaging of lung cancer Computed tomography (CT) is the standard imaging test used for the screening and assessment of suspected lung cancer, but distinguishing malignant from benign nodules by CT is an ongoing challenge. Co...

Checkout this article I found at PLOS: dx.plos.org/10.1371/jour...

USask researchers developing non-invasive tool for removing lung cancer tumours - News Dr. Chris Zhang (PhD) knows and understands the amount of time it takes to recover from lung cancer surgery.

A #USask research team is devising a new and far less invasive method for treating lung cancer tumours.

“I want this tool to add value by avoiding any significant complications with diagnosis and surgery.”

news.usask.ca/articles/res...

Book recommendation Around the world in eighty days – Jules Verne (Spanish below) An absolutely great book. I quite enjoyed the adventures of Phileas Fogg—a man who accepted a wager from his friends at the Refor…

In an effort to encourage people to read more, I have a section on my blog where I recommend books in a simple and friendly way. Here is May’s recommendation:
michelletheatom.wordpress.com/2025/05/05/b...

I'm working on my methods section and realizing that it's easier to do than to put into words.

“If you want to study drugs that have been criminalized by our government, you must be fearless,” says Sisley, who credits her success to creative thinking and building coalitions.” Very inspiring!

Protecting against MASH A tiny regulatory molecule known as microRNA-26b reduces the progression of a dangerous liver condition.

Some fatty liver conditions can turn dangerous when inflammation kicks in — that’s MASH, a disease that raises the risk of liver failure and cancer. A tiny molecule called microRNA-26b may help block that shift, offering hope for new treatments.

Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra Book & Music Sale 2025. I highly recommend it! We found great books at an excellent price. It felt like paradise.

Working on a setup to test our HepG2 spheroids with Radiofrequency Ablation. 🤓