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A navy blue and green rendering of a human eye
Medicine
A visionary new tool for cataract surgery
Published Oct 31, 2024
Johns Hopkins scientists have pioneered a new color-changing hydrogel that could reduce complications from cataract surgery, one of the world's most commonly performed procedures
A researcher holds a tiny, brown monkey skull between his fingers. The skull is no bigger than the palm of his hand.
Natural history
Rare fossils of extinct Caribbean monkey discovered
Published Oct 9, 2024
Researchers say they uncovered new evidence documenting the anatomy and ecology of an extinct primate once found on Hispaniola
A stained glass window in the Welch Medical Library
Hopkins history
Welcome back to the Welch
Published Sept 26, 2024
A historic part of the medical school's campus, the Welch Medical Library has retained its classical charm while meeting the needs of 21st century researchers
Heart tissues within one of the launch-ready chambers, held by two hands.
Biomedical Engineering
Low gravity in space travel disrupts normal rhythm in heart muscle cells
Published Sept 23, 2024
New research from Johns Hopkins Medicine find that heart tissues aboard the space station beat about half as strong as on Earth
An image of cells that are colored by type: purple and blue cells are metastasis-initiating cancer cells, while green cells are macrophages. The blue and purple are much more prevalent than the green.
Cancer research
Potential new biological target for breast cancer treatments
Published Sept 4, 2024
The Johns Hopkins study focused on the role that white blood cells called macrophages play in the growth of breast cancer
Ted DeWeese, Branville Bard and others during the community walk on July 31
Community
A walk with Theodore DeWeese
Published Aug 1, 2024
Hopkins-hosted community walks allow faculty, staff, and students to meet local residents to spark future collaborations and partnerships
From left: Jessica Queen and Cynthia Sears
Medicine
Linking colon cancer to gut bacteria
Published June 5, 2024
School of Medicine professors Jessica Queen and Cynthia Sears recently published an article in the journal Nature Cancer about potential links between the gut microbiome and colorectal cancer.
Elizabeth Selvin
Interdisciplinary health
Elizabeth Selvin named director of the Welch Center
Published May 30, 2024
Selvin has devoted her career to leading translational research projects designed to evaluate and improve screening, diagnosis, and patient care for persons with diabetes
Jane Carlton
Malaria research
Geneticist Jane Carlton named Bloomberg Distinguished Professor
Published May 28, 2024
Carlton uses tools of comparative genomics to study the biology and evolution of different species of parasites, with the goal of eradicating malaria
A spread of food from the most common food allergy groups, including wheat, nuts, crabs, and fish.
Pediatrics
Potential breakthrough in food allergy management
Published Feb 26, 2024
A Johns Hopkins Medicine study suggests omalizumab could become a 'life-changing' medication for patients with multiple food allergies