Acknowledgments:
I would like to thank Dr. Lori Boies for her guidance and encouragement in researching the different aspects bioinformatics has in public health and its positive effects in improving and advancing the world of medicine. I also would like to thank my friends and family for their support during this research process. I am thankful for this opportunity to present this research and its unique approach towards medicine and the community.
13 comments
Aimee Diaz
I really appreciated this infographic because it clearly explains a complex and emotionally heavy topic in a way that feels accessible without oversimplifying it. The connection between bioinformatics and pediatric rhabdomyosarcoma research was especially meaningful, since it shows how data driven science can directly contribute to understanding rare childhood cancers. I found it powerful how the infographic linked gene expression, personalized medicine, and long term research impact, reinforcing that bioinformatics is not abstract but deeply connected to improving outcomes and advancing care for children and families affected by cancer.
Nicole Vanegas
This was a super informative infographic, yet really easy to follow along with. I really appreciate the way you broke down Rhabdomyosarcoma, bioinformatics, and the intersection of the two. As someone who knows very little about the computational world, I didn’t fully understand how impactful bioinformatics is in cancer therapeutics. I’m curious how it can be used outside of treating disease. Awesome infographic!
jrosas11
I can truly appreciate how this infographic makes a complex topic like bioinformatics and pediatric rhabdomyosarcoma research very clearly organized. As someone who is not very knowledgeable about how computational tools can improve health outcomes, seeing the connection between data analysis and research helped me gain a better understanding. The visuals and explanations help solidify scientific concepts that many people have never encountered before. My only suggestion would be to make the font size more consistent in all sections so that every part is equally easy to read, that would make it even more observer friendly, but overall really great work!
mpadilla22
Hi, Van!
Your infographic caught my eye because I had never seen the word rhabdomyosarcoma, let alone what it meant. I now know that it is a type of cancer that develops in the soft tissue affects the muscles and mainly occurs in adolescents. What made me sad is that approximately 250 children in the United States are diagnosed yearly. The good news is that there is a high cure rate when it is discovered and treated early, along with more research and support there are improvements in treatment results that allow children to live more fulfilling lives. Thank you!
Iris Ramirez
Before this infographic, I had never heard of Rhabdomyosarcoma. After reading, I was able to understand how it occurs, who it affects, where it develops, and how many cases occur. I had no idea of the involvement of bioinformatics in cancer research. Your infographic is very appealing and easy to read. I’m now interested in learning more about Rhabdomyosarcoma and the involvement of bioinformatics.
evillarreal23
Hi Van! The flow of the infographic was fun and easy to follow along. The images and symbols used throughout the infographic added a lot of personality. The transition to bioinformatics was seamless. Since bioinformatics allows for “personalized” treatments, I hope these treatments can be made affordable for all classes. One minor critique is that once I reached the end of the infographic the font size was a little hard to read. Learning about SOX18 was very interesting and I hope to see new proteins being discovered that may play a significant role! Great job!
Silvia Benavides
This infographic was really good and easy to follow. You did a great job overall!
aortega28
This was such an amazing and interesting infographic. I like that you bolded certain words throughout the infographic to highlight the key information that you are providing. I never fully understood how bioinformatics was needed when it came to cancer but your section provided me some new information. I like how you keep the infographic simple as it allowed me to fully grasp the information that you provided.
sphipps1
The overall aesthetic that you were able to create for the infographic was very pleasing to the eye. I am currently in Cell and Molecular Methods and the information you provided on SOX18 in the infographic reminded me of an assignment/essay I was assigned in the course in which I had to provide info on SOX18. After studying/researching I still struggled to give a clear description of the protein coding gene, but you do an excellent job of that here! Amazing job!
kmolina2
I love how well explained and thought out every aspect of this infographic is! From the eye-catching title down to the in-depth explanation of everything. I liked how you focused on an uncommon type of pediatric cancer rather than a more common type because it is just as important to shed light on. Not only did you teach us about a not-so-well-known type of childhood cancer, but also a new method to help treat it. This gives me hope that we can use bioinformatics to treat many different cancers and even diseases.