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“Research is our hallmark, and its essential instruments—freedom of inquiry and expression, academic excellence, marshaling of evidence, rigorous and open debate, and an embrace of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints—form our core values.”

JHU President Ron Daniels

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America's retreat from research
Published May 21, 2025
Johns Hopkins neuroscientist Uli Mueller came to the U.S. from Germany decades ago because of the unrivaled opportunities for research and discovery. He worries that cuts to research funding will upend the entire system along with the health and economic benefits it produces.
Clinical Trials Day
New hope for those living with cystic fibrosis
Published May 19, 2025
Decades of clinical trials have drastically improved both life expectancy and quality of life for those with cystic fibrosis, a testament to the pivotal role of clinical trials in advancing medical research and treatment
Research matters
Stalling progress on rare genetic disorders
Published May 14, 2025
Hopkins neuroscientist Richard Huganir is close to finding a potential life-changing treatment for kids with SYNGAP1-related disorders, but cuts to federal funding could delay or halt the progress
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Celebrating the critical impact of research

Without research—at Johns Hopkins and at thousands of other universities, medical schools, and research institutions across the nation—scientific breakthroughs suffer, and the lifesaving treatments of tomorrow are at risk.

Master's degree candidates in the Whiting School of Engineering cross Homewood Field to the Commencement stage May 19
Master's degree candidates in the Whiting School of Engineering cross Homewood Field to the Commencement stage May 19

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Master's degree candidates from the Whiting School of Engineering cross Homewood Field to the Commencement stage May 19. They were the first of thousands of scholars to receive their degrees this week. Find out which ceremony is next—and keep tabs on the any potential weather-related changes—by visiting the Commencement website.

From the Spring 2025 at Johns Hopkins University gallery.

Credit: Will Kirk / Johns Hopkins University

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