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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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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.
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Everyone deserves to be healthy. Research cuts could prevent it.
Published April 15, 2025
The health of the American people should be one of the highest priorities of government, writes Johns Hopkins health disparities researcher Lisa Cooper, but threats to NIH funding will make undoubtedly our society sicker
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Life's indignities unfold in darkly engaging 'Dream State'
Published April 11, 2025
Writing Seminars chair Eric Puchner talks with a former advisee about why 'dark books' resonate with readers like Oprah Winfrey, who chose his new bestselling novel, 'Dream State', for her renowned book club
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Why universities and federal funding fuel the future
Published April 8, 2025
By combining private and public resources at universities, we create the engine that makes curiosity possible—for our health, our economy, our humanity
President's message
Published Spring 2025
Fueled by federal funds, generations of Hopkins researchers have brought the benefits of discovery to the world / Johns Hopkins Magazine
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Understanding the current measles outbreak
Published March 19, 2025
Epidemiology expert Bill Moss sheds light on the current outbreak and says vaccination continues to be the safest, most effective way to prevent the spread of measles
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Keep big data in the fight against chronic diseases
Published March 13, 2025
Cuts to NIH funding for biostatistical research would erode the United States' competitive edge, hindering the health, economy, and overall security of the nation
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