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Connor O'Hara

Connor O'Hara
Connor O’Hara is a graduate student in the Department of Medicinal Chemistry at the School of Pharmacy at Virginia Commonwealth University. Outside of his research, he enjoys a tall pint at his local pub and the company of good friends. 

Articles by Connor O'Hara

From the journals: MCP
Journal News

From the journals: MCP

March 31, 2023
A new biomarker for Type 1 diabetes? Seeing beyond the semen to its proteome. A map of mouse proteins. Read about these recent papers.
Freshen up on food safety
Health Observance

Freshen up on food safety

Sept. 3, 2022
Remember to clean, separate, cook and chill during National Food Safety Education Month — and every other month.
Master’s or Ph.D.? Which is right for me?
Essay

Master’s or Ph.D.? Which is right for me?

Aug. 23, 2022
“Take the time to think about what you like about what you’ve already done,” Connor O’Hara writes. “Depending on what you want to do, it may not be necessary to obtain a Ph.D.”
A bridge to overcoming TRIBled prostate cancer
Journal News

A bridge to overcoming TRIBled prostate cancer

Aug. 16, 2022
Researchers find that a novel small kinase is both a functional biomarker and a potential therapeutic target for advanced disease.
Faith in science
Research Spotlight

Faith in science

June 9, 2022
Nicanor Austriaco, a self-proclaimed ‘geek for God,’ works to quell the pandemic in his native land.
The gift of sight
Health Observance

The gift of sight

May 12, 2022
The human eye is an evolutionary phenomenon, one of aesthetic beauty and profound function. May is Healthy Vision Month.
Rest and relaxation
Health Observance

Rest and relaxation

March 19, 2022
For World Sleep Day, some notes on the significance of high-quality snoozing and some research briefs.
In memoriam: Maurice Bessman
In Memoriam

In memoriam: Maurice Bessman

Feb. 28, 2022
A longtime researcher at Johns Hopkins University, he did pioneering work with Nudix hydrolase enzymes.
In memoriam: William Henry Welch Jr.
In Memoriam

In memoriam: William Henry Welch Jr.

Dec. 27, 2021
The teacher and researcher enjoyed the high desert landscape and worked to preserve wildlands.
In memoriam: Henry Clement Pitot III
In Memoriam

In memoriam: Henry Clement Pitot III

Dec. 20, 2021
A cancer researcher-physician, he held various administrative posts at UW–Madison.
Belfort strikes the right balance
Award

Belfort strikes the right balance

Dec. 2, 2021
Marlene Belfort will receive the 2022 ASBMB Mid-Career Leadership Award recognizing a strong commitment to advancing the careers of women in biochemistry and molecular biology.
Michel strives to be a better mentor
Award

Michel strives to be a better mentor

Dec. 1, 2021
Lea Michel has won the ASBMB Early-Career Leadership Award for her commitment to advancing the careers of women in biochemistry and molecular biology.
Blood Cancer Awareness Month 2021
Health Observance

Blood Cancer Awareness Month 2021

Sept. 8, 2021
Take some time to learn more about a cancer that affects someone in the U.S. every three minutes.
Every stroke is different
Health Observance

Every stroke is different

May 24, 2021
Learn how to identify the symptoms and about recent research.
A personal story for American Diabetes Month
Health Observance

A personal story for American Diabetes Month

Nov. 2, 2020
Connor O'Hara was eager to begin high school when he was struck by a series of odd symptoms and then a medical crisis.
National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Health Observance

National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

March 1, 2020
Connor O’Hara writes about new research on a disease that has affected his family.