My Wife Just Passed Her PhD Defense!!!!!!!!!

Buckeye_V · Post by **Buckeye_V** » Wed Jun 14, 2006 3:44 pm

My wife just passed the defense of her thesis for her PhD in biochemistry at the Ohio State University!!!!!!!!!! 6 years in the making! I am so proud of her! Just wanted to share my happiness!

Wagonmaster · Post by **Wagonmaster** » Wed Jun 14, 2006 3:55 pm

Wow. Of all the brags I have read on this board, that is undoubtedly the biggest, that and Ayre's graduation. A big, real life accomplishment. My dad, believe it or not, was a cardiac surgeon who also had a PhD in Biochemistry. I used to spend Saturday's in his lab.

phermes1 · Post by **phermes1** » Wed Jun 14, 2006 6:29 pm

I agree! That is VERY impressive!! Congrats!!!

Post by **ezzy333** » Wed Jun 14, 2006 7:28 pm

Now that is a brag worth telling everyone about. Congrats!

Ezzy

Buckeye_V · Post by **Buckeye_V** » Thu Jun 15, 2006 6:53 am

I am so proud of that little woman! Her research was centered around a new vaccine for breast cancer. They are having some success, but it is hard to finish the clinical trial as willing patients are few and far between. Anyhow, thank you all for the kind words!

I have spent many days with her in her lab and vivarium helping out any way that I could. I've moved gas tanks, cleaned examining tables, recorded data, and other small things. So, I feel you there.

Post by **Greg Jennings** » Thu Jun 15, 2006 6:54 am

This is an incredible accomplishment.

GO STEPHANIE!!

Best regards,

Wagonmaster · Post by **Wagonmaster** » Thu Jun 15, 2006 9:00 am

I got to clean the very old style dialysis machines that had been adapted for my father's experiments, just big galvanized tanks with a large roller drum. they were cleaned with ascetic acid, which is how I learned there is a whole step up in "strength" from vinegar. you did not want to get the stuff on you for a second. it was fun to do, and as you have discovered, having the opportunity to help out gives you an extra insight on the labor and sweat the candidate goes through to get there. again, congratulations. wouldn't it be wonderful if she found, or contributed to a cure.

Virgil · Post by **Virgil** » Thu Jun 15, 2006 9:17 am

Buckeye_V wrote:I am so proud of that little woman! Her research was centered around a new vaccine for breast cancer. They are having some success, but it is hard to finish the clinical trial as willing patients are few and far between. Anyhow, thank you all for the kind words!

I have spent many days with her in her lab and vivarium helping out any way that I could. I've moved gas tanks, cleaned examining tables, recorded data, and other small things. So, I feel you there.

I have a hard time finding willing participants for my breast research also, so I can understand.

On a serious note, big grats.
My wife is on the last year of her masters.
It can be a very stressful time for the entire family so I can only imagine your excitement and probably relief.

Buckeye_V · Post by **Buckeye_V** » Thu Jun 15, 2006 10:06 am

You betcha! It would be wonderful to contribute to a cure like that. That is what has drawn her to that field. It is also what will push her towards teaching.

I don't know who is more relieved, her or me! Now it's time for gainful employment = more toys!

Seriously......

GSP4619 · Post by **GSP4619** » Thu Jun 15, 2006 11:54 am

That is so wonderful good for her!!! Great job and six years of here busting her tail off had to be rough. It's so nice that she is involved with that kind of research.

WONDERFUL & I wish her alot of success and good health!!!!

Breton13 · Post by **Breton13** » Thu Jun 15, 2006 3:02 pm

Congrats and Great Job!! I haven't even decided what I want to be when I grow up, so that kind of accomplishment is really impressive!!

TAK · Post by **TAK** » Thu Jun 15, 2006 3:33 pm

Rock on!