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Michelle Fernández-Schmitz
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Nanotechnology Engineer | MSc Biomedical Engineering student at Usask | AuNPs in HepG2 spheroids.
I just sent my first final draft of my review paper to my supervisor. I am feeling productive and excited.
August 12, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Terminé el primer día de tratamiento de mis esferoides. Sudando frío porque en verdad espero que todo salga bien. 🙃
August 11, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Reposted by Michelle Fernández-Schmitz
Early Riser, might you be?
Want a spectacle for free?
Before sunrise you will see
Two bright stars — planets they be.

The brightest one is Venus.
Outshining Jupiter’s light.
Catch both before they’re consumed
By all of morning twilight.
August 11, 2025 at 3:23 AM
The sunflowers of our balcony. I am loving every single minute of them.
August 10, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Sometimes we believe that using carbon nanotubes is something relatively new, but if you think they have been used since the 90s, it changes your perspective.
July 31, 2025 at 8:39 PM
“Revolutionary ideas come from nonsense. If an idea is truly a breakthrough, then the day before it was discovered, it must have been considered crazy or nonsense or both—otherwise it wouldn’t be
a breakthrough.” -Burt Rutan
July 16, 2025 at 9:17 PM
I am currently writing a review paper, and this is quite daunting to me.
July 16, 2025 at 9:16 PM
“Before we work on artificial intelligence, why don't we do something about natural stupidity?”
―Steve Polyak
July 16, 2025 at 4:31 AM
There is a strong need for responsible communication in science. Calling brain organoids "mini brains" is misleading and can cause negative reactions from the public who are unfamiliar with them. Do we want to be "trendy" or do we want to inform responsibly?
July 16, 2025 at 3:56 AM
Reposted by Michelle Fernández-Schmitz
A #USask research team is devising a new and far less invasive method for treating lung cancer tumours.

“I want this tool to add value by avoiding any significant complications with diagnosis and surgery.”

news.usask.ca/articles/res...
USask researchers developing non-invasive tool for removing lung cancer tumours - News
Dr. Chris Zhang (PhD) knows and understands the amount of time it takes to recover from lung cancer surgery.
news.usask.ca
June 3, 2025 at 3:19 PM
In an effort to encourage people to read more, I have a section on my blog where I recommend books in a simple and friendly way. Here is May’s recommendation:
michelletheatom.wordpress.com/2025/05/05/b...
Book recommendation
Around the world in eighty days – Jules Verne (Spanish below) An absolutely great book. I quite enjoyed the adventures of Phileas Fogg—a man who accepted a wager from his friends at the Refor…
michelletheatom.wordpress.com
May 5, 2025 at 11:52 PM
I'm working on my methods section and realizing that it's easier to do than to put into words.
May 1, 2025 at 8:15 PM
“If you want to study drugs that have been criminalized by our government, you must be fearless,” says Sisley, who credits her success to creative thinking and building coalitions.” Very inspiring!
April 28, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Reposted by Michelle Fernández-Schmitz
Some fatty liver conditions can turn dangerous when inflammation kicks in — that’s MASH, a disease that raises the risk of liver failure and cancer. A tiny molecule called microRNA-26b may help block that shift, offering hope for new treatments.
Protecting against MASH
A tiny regulatory molecule known as microRNA-26b reduces the progression of a dangerous liver condition.
buff.ly
April 27, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra Book & Music Sale 2025. I highly recommend it! We found great books at an excellent price. It felt like paradise.
April 26, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Working on a setup to test our HepG2 spheroids with Radiofrequency Ablation. 🤓
April 25, 2025 at 8:13 PM