Regular readers of this often-haphazard narrative will have already noticed a curious phenomenon. This blog is amazingly consistent. A post had appeared...

Today the DON clinical trial was funded. Almost two years ago, laboratory scientists who work for NIAID (National Institute of...

A few weeks ago, a physician colleague at Children’s National Hospital in Washington DC contacted me. Almost simultaneously I received an...

I am in Brazil, spending a couple of weeks visiting my in-laws. Between family times, my spouse and I take advantage...

To many people, including me, the phrase “interesting meeting” is usually an oxymoron. Today, that generality was proven wrong.  African children...

Last week, on my final morning before departing Malawi, I set the alarm clock to awaken before dawn. My trip back...

Early this morning I put on running shorts, a shirt, and shoes. As I opened the front door of my apartment...

This past weekend I finally returned to Mulanje. There are many wonderful activities and places in Malawi, but hiking on Mulanje...

Last week a 5 year old boy was admitted to the Pediatric Research Ward. He was feeling weak and tired for...

The paths leading to one’s working and living in Blantyre, Malawi, are all different and interesting. A joy of living outside...