Articles by Jackie Benayoun

We All Do It…Procrastination

By Jackie Benayoun • Published: December 11, 2014 • Comment ()

We all do it. Procrastinate, that is. People delay everything from writing up research, to starting their diets, to postponing cleaning their rooms or calling their grandmothers. According to Dr. Piers Steel, a professor at the Haskayne School of Business at the University of Calgary, “52% of students indicated having a moderate to high need […]

The Life of Stephen Hawking

By Jackie Benayoun • Published: November 13, 2014 • Comment ()

One of the most notable physicists of our time, whose theories about the universe are on par with Einstein’s theories, is Stephen Hawking. Hawking’s life is a fascinating one—both because of his major contributions to science but also because he has been living with ALS, a neurodegenerative disorder, for the past forty-two years. Today, Hawking […]

Ice Bucket Challenge: What’s ALS Really All About?

By Jackie Benayoun • Published: October 1, 2014 • Comment ()
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This past summer, everyone from former President George W. Bush to Yeshiva University President Richard M. Joel accepted a challenge. The challenge—aimed to raise funds and awareness for ALS—was embraced by politicians, celebrities, athletes, professionals and students across the globe. The challenge: pour a bucket of ice water over your head, or donate $100 to […]

Students Spend Summer Conducting Research at Albert Einstein College of Medicine

By Jackie Benayoun • Published: August 19, 2014 • Comment ()

This summer, nine students from Yeshiva University—Jacqueline Benayoun, Adi Cohen, Hadassa Holzapfel, Shira Kaye, Esther Kazlow, Tamar Ariella Lunzer, Bracha Robinson, Natan Tracer and Liat Weinstock—participated in the Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. The program serves as an advanced biomedical research curriculum that spans fields ranging from neuroscience to […]

Fed Up with Junk Food?

By Jackie Benayoun • Published: May 12, 2014 • Comment ()

“Our brains are getting constantly hijacked.” This isn’t a line from the latest Sci-Fi-thriller about hidden plots or demonic creatures controlling society. It actually relates to a real, more pressing issue which makes it all the more frightening.  This quote was spoken by Dr. David Kessler, who was the commissioner of the Food and Drug […]

Circumcision: Comparable to Vaccination?

By Jackie Benayoun, Yael Horvath • Published: April 9, 2014 • Comment ()

As an Orthodox Jew, it is interesting to see that scientists and doctors are supporting the benefits of circumcision on male infants. Recently, a team of researchers from Australia and America recommended circumcision as a means of avoiding disease. Some went as far as to compare the practice to vaccination. The team, led by Brian […]

Interview with Dr. Evan Mintzer, Professor of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry

By Jackie Benayoun, Naamah Plotzker • Published: February 17, 2014 • Comment ()

OB: Hi Dr. Mintzer! Can you please tell us a little about your personal history? EM: I didn’t get here by most people’s routes. When I first went to college, I went to Stonybrook [University]. It was a lot of fun…I dropped out after two years, with about eight credits, I think. I was majoring […]

College Students: How Breast Cancer Could Affect You

By Jackie Benayoun • Published: November 18, 2013 • Comment ()

Recently, breast cancer awareness has been gaining momentum. The cause has received tremendous publicity, and fundraising marathons and the sale of pink gear and bracelets have become rampant. Angelina Jolie receiving a preventative mastectomy this past May only heightened awareness about the cause. Undoubtedly, these measures have raised awareness of genetic testing and breast-cancer risks, although there is still […]

Guide to Pre-Health Extracurricular Activities

By Jackie Benayoun • Published: October 21, 2013 • Comment ()

If you’re new to campus or merely unsure of all the pre-health, science-friendly opportunities that Stern has to offer; keep reading. As you may already know, Stern has more biology majors than food options in the Caf. That being said, you may think that you’re just like every other science student, right? Wrong! I mean […]

YU Undergrads Chosen for Biomedical Summer Research Program at Einstein

By Jackie Benayoun • Published: August 26, 2013 • Comment ()
11 YU Undergrads Selected for Advanced Biomedical Research (1)

This past summer, eleven Yeshiva University students were chosen to participate in the Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP), a cutting-edge biomedical research program at Albert Einstein Medical School. The students performed research in fields ranging from molecular biology to neuroscience to epidemiology, allowing the participants to gain hands-on research experience at an advanced level. The […]