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Research Saves Lives

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Hopkins in the news
ICYMI: National media explores effects of federal research cuts
Published July 22, 2025
Hopkins cancer expert Liz Jaffee discusses what federal budget cuts might mean for patient care and future cures; NIH grant terminations affect some of the nation's most promising young scientists, including two Hopkins doctoral students
Jaishri Blakeley at podium
Research in action
Pipeline of experts advances discovery in neurofibromatosis
Published July 15, 2025
JHU's Neurofibromatosis Therapeutic Acceleration Program celebrated the 10th anniversary of its Francis S. Collins Scholars Program, an initiative that has led to research and treatment breakthroughs for the genetic condition neurofibromatosis type 1
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Public health
Costs to global health
Published July 7, 2025
Cuts to U.S. aid funding will have ramifications abroad—and at home
Maximilian Konig
Research matters
Breakthrough autoimmune treatments slowed
Published June 24, 2025
Federal budget cuts have created "a climate of anxiety" among medical researchers, says Maximilian F. Konig, a rheumatologist at Johns Hopkins. But those who live with autoimmune diseases could suffer the greatest consequences.
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Research funding
JHU joins lawsuit to block DOD research funding cuts
Published June 18, 2025
Hopkins currently has nearly 300 active DOD grants totaling $375M and spanning a range of areas including veteran's health, extreme materials, and cardiac care
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Voices
The enduring purpose of America's first research university
Published June 4, 2025
A reflection by Bill Kirst, A&S '00, on why we must protect the places that ignite ideas, inspire progress, and enrich our lives
Uli Mueller
Voices
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.
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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
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Research matters
Stalling progress on rare genetic disorders
Published May 14, 2025 Video
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
Thomas Gernay
Research matters
Fire-safety engineering delivers lifesaving value
Published May 6, 2025
A computational tool developed by Johns Hopkins civil engineer Thomas Gernay predicts how fire affects structures, leading to more resilient designs and enhanced public safety