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Research Saves Lives

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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
Richard Huganir, left, with Daeyeol Lee
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
Hai-Quan Mao
Research matters
Transformative patient care begins in the lab
Published April 30, 2025
Hai-Quan Mao and his collaborators at Johns Hopkins conduct materials science research using mRNA and other advances to address medical challenges like cancer, malaria, and nerve and tissue damage
Kathleen Cullen
Voices
Research cuts imperil critical insights into our 'silent sense'
Published April 29, 2025
Falls are the leading cause of injury-related death among seniors in the United States. Johns Hopkins researcher Kathleen Cullen studies the vestibular system in our inner ear, integral to maintaining balance.
Suchi Saria
Research matters
Sepsis detection platform prevents thousands of deaths
Published April 23, 2025
National Science Foundation funding helped Suchi Saria develop and launch a lifesaving early warning system that uses artificial intelligence to catch sepsis infections before they become deadly
Denis Wirtz in his lab
Research matters
Deadly cancer behaviors deciphered
Published April 22, 2025
Engineer Denis Wirtz and colleagues are using artificial intelligence and multiscale imaging to reveal how tumors grow, spread, and vary across populations
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Q+A
The promise of mRNA
Published April 15, 2025 Video
Three Johns Hopkins experts discuss the potential of mRNA-powered therapeutics to produce lifesaving treatments and cures for a range of diseases, and why federal research cuts risk undermining U.S. scientific leadership in this emerging area