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Reza Kalhor
Faculty news
Synthetic biologist wins prestigious Packard Fellowship
Published Oct 15, 2020
Reza Kalhor, an assistant professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering, edits the genetic code to enable cells to record their own growth—a key to unlocking the origins of developmental abnormalities
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Cybersecurity
New website predicts likelihood of cyberattacks between nations
Published Oct 14, 2020
Heat index scores likelihood of international cyberattacks based on five key indicators
Plane exterior
Mechanical engineering
New method can pinpoint cracks in metal long before they cause catastrophes
Published Oct 13, 2020
Testing metals at the microscopic level could prevent the kinds of material cracks that plague industries such as air travel and construction
Blood pressure cuff hanging on doctor's office wall
Health care
Study highlights shortcomings in telemedicine
Published Oct 13, 2020
Despite large increases in remote consults during COVID-19 pandemic, the number of blood pressure checks cut in half and cholesterol checks dropped by more than a third
Avi Rubin
Election security
Safeguard the vote
Published Oct 12, 2020
Avi Rubin, an expert in computer and election security, warns of clear and immediate threats to the integrity of our voting systems
Anthony Fauci
Health Policy Forum
New event series kicks off with conversation with Dr. Anthony Fauci
Published Oct 9, 2020
The series will facilitate conversations between Hopkins experts and leaders developing and implementing on-the-ground public health interventions
coronavirus
COVID-19
The state of coronavirus vaccine development in the U.S.
Published Oct 7, 2020 Video
Virtual symposium cohosted by JHU and the University of Washington brought together leading experts from government, media, and academia
Stephen Fried in his lab
Research grants
Chemist awarded New Innovator Award from National Institutes of Health
Published Oct 6, 2020
Stephen Fried, who researches how misfolded proteins in neurons affect disease progression and cognitive decline, will receive $1.5 million over five years for his work
Artificial Intelligence
Q+A
What is intelligence?
Published Oct 5, 2020 Video
Neuroeconomist Daeyeol Lee discusses his new book and the development of artificial intelligence, asking 'Will AI ever surpass human intelligence?'
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The unsung mapmakers
Published Oct 5, 2020
The Johns Hopkins COVID-19 dashboard requires an array of behind-the-scenes expertise from staff at multiple divisions, selflessly working at all hours. Here's their story.