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School of Medicine

Cellular snapshots

Study suggests a genetic 'butterfly effect'

Published June 28, 2019

Study examines stem cells as they differentiate into heart muscle cells, finding that small, fleeting genetic mutations can affect disease risk over time

Illustration of a guitar player

New cool tools

Rock on—just not too hard

Published Summer 2019

SmartGuitar prototype prevents injury by telling musicians when they exert too much force on the strings / Johns Hopkins Magazine

Doctors look at Edward Hopper's "Nighthawks"

The human side of illness

Published Summer 2019

New app encourages medical professionals to look at fine art and examine questions of empathy and observation / Johns Hopkins Magazine

Colorado River Toad

Pharmacology

Toad venom therapy

Published Summer 2019

Psychoactive mushrooms may help individuals with depression and anxiety, but each trip can last from four to six hours. Enter the toad. / Johns Hopkins Magazine

Kathy Le and Vinay Ayyappan

Student Achievements

Two named Astronaut Scholars

Published June 20, 2019

Rising Hopkins seniors Vinay Ayyappan and Kathy Le receive $10,000 Astronaut Scholarships

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U.S. News Rankings

Johns Hopkins Children's Center ranked among top 10

Published June 18, 2019

The Children's Center placed ninth in annual 'U.S. News & World Report' rankings

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RESEARCH FUNDING

33 early-career faculty members receive Catalyst Awards

Published June 6, 2019

Honorees representing 26 academic departments receive $75K each to support their work

Bert Vogelstein and Kenneth Kinzler

Tech Ventures

Early cancer detection test gets record investment

Published June 3, 2019

CancerSEEK, pioneered at Hopkins, will be developed by a new company that launched last week with $110M in Series A funding

Neuroscience

Drug combo preserves cognitive function in mice with Alzheimer's

Published May 16, 2019

Drugs combination reduces brain damage and inflammation, slows the pace of cognitive decline

Kali Barnes and Eric Chiang pictured with the Best Life Sciences Startup Prize

Student design

Student startup wins more than $30K

Published May 14, 2019

Treyetech team wins four prizes at annual Rice Business Plan Competition for their device and procedure that makes corneal transplants easier