University of Pittsburgh Library System

I plan to work with Dr. Thomas Starzl’s collection related to transplantation, immunology, and his development as a scientist. While I still am interested in a medical related archive, I hope to take a more holistic approach to these records and examine the ethical implications of his work. Specifically, I hope to ask questions relating to a scientists responsibility in distributing information and conclusions to the public, through media, and to future patients. Additionally, I see potentially in exploring how we should determine if our research is worth the cost and what influences our personal drive to persevere through road blocks.

Examining volvelles and other movables in 1500’s texts to more thoroughly understand how they may improve accessibility to the average reader.

Establish the relationship between feminist voices in independent publications and changes to public health through education, policy, and community engagement in response to HIV/AIDA pandemic.