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Not Just A Game: Protein Structure Prediction

One of the greatest biological challenges science has faced is predicting the shape of proteins from its component amino acids. With the number of possible configurations estimated to be 10 to the power of 300, the answers seemed unreachable. Until now.

2020: The Year of the Pivot

WOW, what a year! A year no one saw coming, yet we are proud to say we advanced our mission in many impactful ways, thanks to YOU, our wonderful supporters! Please enjoy reading our 2020 Report Card on how your support helped fuel our work to educate future physicians and support game-changing medical research.

ASB: 2020 Year-End Review

Last year, we set our 2020 goal at 60 presentations, not knowing what was ahead. We gave 22 presentations in the Spring, and 33 presentations this Fall.  So while we didn’t quite reach our goal, we are super proud that we did achieve 92% of our goal!  Read more about our busy year!

Bicep Bunching & Amyloidosis

Often called “Popeye Deformity,” bicep bunching is visible when the patient flexes their arm, giving the appearance of popeye-like arms. While the result of a torn tendon, be aware it can be a leading indicator of more serious issues.