First-Year Quantitative Biomedical Sciences Journal Club

Graduate

This year-long journal club series, spanning the fall, winter, and spring quarters, is a required component of the first-year curriculum for QBS PhD students. Designed to build essential skills in scientific literacy and communication, the course is structured to guide students from a foundational understanding to independent analysis and presentation of scientific literature. In the fall quarter , students will read, interpret, and critically engage with primary scientific papers under the guidance of QBS faculty who select and present the literature each week. In the winter quarter, student are paired with QBS that provide guidance on selecting a well-constructed paper and leading thoughtful classroom discussions during the presentation of that paper. By the spring quarter , students will take greater ownership in the journal club by choosing a relevant theme for the quarter, independently selecting relevant publications to present, and facilitating group discussions with faculty oversite. Constructive feedback from faculty and peers will follow each presentation, helping students refine their analytical and communication skills. Fall Instructor: Kristine Giffin, PhD & QBS Faculty (0.5 units) Winter Instructor: Kristine Giffin, PhD & QBS Faculty (0.5 units) Spring Instructor: Kristine Giffin, PhD & QBS Faculty (0.5 units)