Dear Readers,

It’s with sincere gratitude and pride that I introduce this latest issue of NexBioHealth. Each edition of the magazine is the result of remarkable dedication-from physicians, students, and contributors who give their time, voices, and stories to something they believe matters. Building a magazine like this, alongside the demanding lives we all lead in medicine, has not been without its challenges. But when I look at what we’ve accomplished together-especially in this Ethics-themed issue-I feel proud. It’s a testament to what can happen when purpose outweighs pressure.

This edition is particularly meaningful. It brings together a wide range of perspectives on ethical dilemmas in medicine-some philosophical, others deeply personal. You’ll find insights from leaders like Dr. Arthur Caplan, reflections on disability and equity, and a powerful glimpse into the global mission of the Ukrainian Medical Association of North America. We also highlight stories that speak to the heart of medical training and the quiet, persistent ethical decisions that shape who we become as healthcare professionals.

People sometimes ask me what kind of journal NexBioHealth is. Is it a medical magazine? A student publication? A professional journal? And while it may contain elements of all those things, I’ve come to believe that our true identity is this: NexBioHealth is an awareness magazine.

By “awareness,” I don’t mean simply being informed. I mean a deeper understanding-of what illness really means to a patient, of how disease affects families and communities, and of the unseen dimensions of healing and suffering that clinical knowledge alone cannot capture. Knowledge tells us the mechanisms of disease-the pathophysiology, diagnostic criteria, and treatment protocols. But awareness tells us how illness feels, why it matters, and who it touches.

In today’s medical environment, we are surrounded by knowledge. What we often lack is space for awareness. NexBioHealth exists to fill that gap-so that knowledge doesn’t sit idle, but becomes meaningful, compassionate, and human-centered. Awareness is the key that unlocks the toolbox of knowledge and gives it direction.

This issue reflects that identity clearly-from the innovative use of AI in clinical care, to the nuanced impacts of COVID on children, to student reflections on the moral weight of their training. These aren’t just topics-they are reminders of why we entered this field in the first place.

To our contributors, readers, and supporters: thank you. You are shaping not just a magazine, but a movement.

Warmly,