Caitlyn Smith Journalist Profile

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01.14.25 -- 2025 Predictions For AI Use In Biotech

Jan 14, 2025 | cellandgene.com | Tyler Menichiello |Caitlyn Smith |Ratish Krishnan |Millipore Sigma

Webinar: The Next Frontier in mRNA: Modular Manufacturing for Scalable RNA-LNP TherapiesmRNA therapeutic manufacturers face challenges around mRNA products encapsulated in lipid nanoparticles (LNPs). Learn more about the Centre for Process Innovation’s first UK GMP-ready site, and how it meets diverse RNA product demands.
Perspective | Replenishing home libraries in Western North Carolina

Jan 9, 2025 | ednc.org | Caitlyn Smith

On December 9, my colleagues and I found ourselves driving west in the Book Harvest book truck toward the mountains of North Carolina, where families and communities are still rebuilding from the devastation of Hurricane Helene. What began as a simple plan to drop off children’s books to one school quickly expanded into a full-day journey to deliver 6,123 children’s booksto five amazing partnersthroughout the region.
The Binghamton Fund for Athletics

Apr 16, 2024 | excelerator.binghamton.edu | Caitlyn Smith

John Koch matched $200 for each donor, donating a total of $10,000Just for Faculty/Staff Tony Kornheiser '70, LittD '17 matched $200 for each donor, donating a total of $10,000Just for Binghamton Fund for Athletics The Alumni Association Board of Directors matched $100 for each donor, donating a total of $10,000Just for Classes between 2014 & 2023 The Parents Leadership Council matched $200 for each donor, donating a total of $20,000Just for Parents Stuart Koenig '73 and Bonnie Fox matched...
BCM: Bible studies are back

Nov 3, 2023 | thegramblinite.com | Caitlyn Smith

Baptist Collegiate Ministry is a Christian organization that shows and shares the love of Jesus Christ on the campus of Grambling State University. BCM is now hosting bible studies for students in Grambling Hall at 7:30 p.m. every Tuesday. BCM started their first Bible study in August and have continued throughout the school year. BCM has hosted Prayer on the Yard or Prayer Walk in the afternoons. Now, BCM has continued Bible studies weekly for students to hear the Word of God.
What They Really Need to Teach Medical Students About Ulcerative Colitis

Aug 1, 2023 | themighty.com | Caitlyn Smith

Since my ulcerative colitis (UC) diagnosis in 2001, I’ve been extremely fortunate to have the best gastroenterologists (GIs) and care teams. Many friends have told me how it’s difficult to match with a doctor that works with you, not against you. I’m lucky to say that I’ve rarely experienced that problem, and as the years pass, doctors in general seem to be better versed in the non-clinical sides of chronic illness.
‘No, It’s Not the Same as IBS’: What I Wish Others Knew About Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Aug 1, 2023 | themighty.com | Caitlyn Smith

For the millionth time … just kidding, kind of. If there is one misconception I hear most often when disclosing my ulcerative colitis (UC) to someone, it’s that they “can relate, since I have IBS.” On the surface, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are similar in symptom presentation. They both impact the GI tract.
7 Things I Wish I'd Known About Ulcerative Colitis

Jul 1, 2023 | themighty.com | Caitlyn Smith

An ulcerative colitis (UC) diagnosis is scary, especially when it’s followed by words like “no cure,” “regular colonoscopies,” and “medication.” Like so many things in life, there’s no playbook that prepares you for a chronic illness; it can feel like a reactive state of mind much of the time. We react to the things our bodies do, rather than being proactive. This is through no fault of anyone, as it’s the nature of a diagnosis like UC. You can’t know what you don’t know until you know, you know?
Diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis? Follow These Social Media Accounts

Jun 5, 2023 | themighty.com | Caitlyn Smith

What even is ulcerative colitis (UC) anyway? You just heard these two words for the first time, and they were probably paired with “no cure,” “colonoscopies,” “chronic,” and a myriad of other scary words. It’s a lot to unpack when you learn you’re living with a chronic condition like UC. The good news? There are p-l-e-n-t-y of people who have sat right where you’re sitting, and they are talking about it on social media.
Let's Bust These 6 Myths about Ulcerative Colitis

May 1, 2023 | themighty.com | Caitlyn Smith

I know what you’re thinking: you’ve read many, many articles with a similar title. The truth is, not only are there so many misconceptions about life with ulcerative colitis, but there are also new myths that pop up as the UC community expands, science advances, and knowledge spreads a wider net. I was diagnosed in 2001 at the young age of 14 years old, and I still uncover new assumptions that people – including myself – make about UC.
10 Ways to Support a Partner Living With UC

May 1, 2023 | themighty.com | Caitlyn Smith

When we think of a care team, who comes to mind? Doctors, therapists, phlebotomists, gastroenterologists, and other medical professionals probably do — but what about those who pay more witness to our symptoms, bad days, and flare-ups? Doctors help with symptom management, procedures, and medication discussions, but our partners are there for emotional support and often carry a load that’s just as heavy as ours.