Radhika Vaishnav

PhD, University of Kentucky, United States

A strong advocate of curiosity, creativity and cross-disciplinary conversations

Get ready for International Open Access Week 2025!

This year, Open Access Week will be from October 20th-27th, 2025. This year’s theme asks a pointed question about the present moment and how, in a time of disruption, communities can reassert control over the knowledge they produce.

Dr. Jane Goodall – A Legacy That Transcends Nobel Prizes

As Nobel Prize week begins, the world mourns Jane Goodall — a scientist who never won a Nobel but transformed our understanding of life, empathy, and the meaning of science itself.

Interview with Michael Wilhide: Making a career transition to medical laboratories

You may be a seasoned scientist with years of experience in academic research or industry. Or you may be someone who is interested in science and wants to be part of the team behind the scenes. One career path worth considering is becoming a medical technologist or clinical laboratory scientist. We feature here an interview with guest Michael Wilhide, who brings us into his journey from research scientist to medical laboratory professional.

Yesterday, today, tomorrow- peer review from the editor’s perspective

Peer review has come a long way—from its traditional roots to today’s AI-driven workflows, and now toward an uncertain future. As medicine and research evolve, how can reviewers balance human expertise with the promise and pitfalls of AI?