Creea Shannon, a new PhD student in Biomedical Informatics, receives her lab coat from Kate Stuart, director of strategic affairs and events with Biomedical Research Education and Training (BRET), during the annual Simple Beginnings ceremony for new doctoral students last week in Light Hall.

Kathy Gould, PhD, Louise B. McGavock Professor and senior associate dean for BRET, addressed the event, which welcomed 113 students from 32 states, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and nine countries.