Laura Tran, PhD

Laura Tran, PhD

Associate Editor, Content & Newsletters at The Scientist

Laura Tran is an Associate Editor, Content & Newsletters at The Scientist. She has a background in microbiology. Laura earned her PhD in integrated biomedical sciences from Rush University, studying how circadian rhythms and alcohol impact the gut. While completing her studies, she wrote for the Chicago Council on Science and Technology and participated in ComSciCon Chicago in 2022. In 2023, Laura became a science communication fellow with OMSI, continuing her passion for accessible science storytelling.

Articles by Laura Tran, PhD

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The Rise of Yeast as a Model Organism in Biology

By Laura Tran, PhD | | 10 min read

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Career Chat: From Immunologist to Citizen Science Coordinator

By Laura Tran, PhD | | 3 min read

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Centromeres Leave Footprints on Telomeres in Aggressive Cancers

By Laura Tran, PhD | | 3 min read

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American Cancer Society Updates Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines

By Laura Tran, PhD | | 2 min read

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A Visual History of the Building Blocks of Life

By Laura Tran, PhD | | 3 min read

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Contamination and the Curious Case of Noodlococcus

By Laura Tran, PhD | | 3 min read

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The Loss of Cholesterol Transport Enzymes Impedes Tumor Growth

By Laura Tran, PhD | | 2 min read

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Antscan Catalogs a Digital Library for Ant Biodiversity

By Laura Tran, PhD | | 4 min read

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Bioelectric Contact Lenses Alleviate Depression in Mice

By Laura Tran, PhD | | 3 min read

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Potent Human Antibodies Neutralize Measles Virus

By Laura Tran, PhD | | 3 min read

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From Lab to Video Feed: A Biologist Distills Science in 60 Seconds

By Laura Tran, PhD | | 3 min read

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A Rare Glimpse into the Artistic World of Eminent Scientists

By Laura Tran, PhD | | 4 min read

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