Camille's Bites of Life
Exploring topics in health & sharing my personal journey as a pre-dental student!
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When people think about staying healthy, they often focus on diet, exercise, or sleep. Oral health is frequently treated as separate—almost optional. As someone aspiring to become a dentist and currently applying to dental school, I believe this separation is a mistake. The mouth is not isolated from the rest of the body, and prevention-based…
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Last summer, I decided to do something a little different with Instagram. Instead of just sharing photos from my trip to Poland, I used the platform to run a small fundraiser for a cause that’s been close to my heart for a long time: improving access to basic dental hygiene in rural communities. The fundraiser…
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Measles: The History, Virology, and Socioeconomic Impact of the Virus that Once Threatened the World
Introduction: Since its first reported occurrence around the 11th and 12th centuries, measles has become one of the most notable viruses in epidemiological and human history [1]. Before its vaccine development, measles was regarded as a “classic example of successful parasitism” [2, p. 1]. Since then, vaccination has played a central role in eliminating the…
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My name is Camille Jastrzebski, and I am a recent graduate of the University of Florida where I earned my Bachelor’s of Science in Biology with a minor in Pathogenesis. I am passionate about scientific advancements, research, health, and making all aspects of health more accessible. As an undergraduate researcher, I conducted meta-analyses sometimes involving…
Camille's Bites of Life 