Preclinical Studies Led By Johns Hopkins Medicine Researchers Advance Potential New Target to Treat HIV Infection
Studies focus on blocking an enzyme that plays a crucial role in replication of the HIV-1 virus Electron microscopy images of mature HIV particles (blue
Study Identifies Biomarker for Allergic Reaction in Kidneys
Credit: Getty Images In a study led by Johns Hopkins Medicine, in collaboration with Yale School of Medicine, researchers have identified a biomarker found via
Scientists Design a Nanoparticle That May Improve mRNA Cancer Vaccines
Tests in mice with melanoma and colon cancer show tiny particle creates an “army” of immune cells that carry vaccine’s instructions, researchers say. Credit: Getty
Martin/Hopkins Method to Calculate LDL or ‘Bad’ Cholesterol Outperforms Other Equations, Study Shows
Results build on previous studies that acknowledge equation’s strength in assessing LDL cholesterol, a key risk factor for heart attacks and strokes Credit: Getty Images
Poor Sense of Smell Linked to Increased Risk of Depression in Older Adults
Hyposmia has long been associated with Alzheimer’s and other dementias in the elderly; study adds to evidence for its ties to other late-life ailments Credit:
Study Sets New Standard for Graft-Versus-Host Disease Prevention After Stem Cell Transplant
Clinicians have a new standard for graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) prevention after stem cell transplantation. Credit: Adobe Stock Clinicians have a new standard for graft-versus-host disease
New Findings Show Mitochondrial DNA Fragments in Blood as Important Biomarkers for Aging and Inflammation
High levels of cell free DNA in blood is linked to chronic inflammation, a known risk factor for severe aging symptoms and frailty in older
Study Finds Female Babies with Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Have Slightly Higher Risk of Death
Johns Hopkins Children’s Center investigators say study may change care for rare birth defect and better guide conversations with patients’ families Credit: Getty Images A
Congratulations to the 2023 Johns Hopkins Doris Duke Early Clinician Investigator Award Recipients!
The Johns Hopkins Doris Duke Early Clinician Investigator Award honors the academic achievements and potential of early career clinician scientists conducting original and rigorous clinical research projects.
In Case You Missed It: Clinical Trials Day 2023
Clinical Trials Day 2023 was celebrated May 20th at both the Johns Hopkins Bayview campus and the Johns Hopkins East Baltimore campus. Faculty,
Study Shows Psychedelic Drugs Reopen ‘Critical Periods’ for Social Learning
Scientists say the findings in mice offer a new explanation for how psychedelic drugs work. Credit: Getty Images Neuroscientists have long searched for ways to
ICTR Recruitment Innovation Unit Members Featured Speakers at National Recruitment Symposium
Congratulations to Bunmi Ogunbe, PhD, and Cassie Lewis-Land, MS, CCRP, for their exceptional contributions at Vanderbilt’s Symposium on Innovative, Inclusive, and Intentional Strategies to Enhance
Funding Opportunity: Cures Within Reach
Letter of Intent Deadline: Monday, June 26, 2023 View Request for Proposals Cures Within Reach has reopened the funding opportunity Requests for Proposal (RFP)
An Evening of Gratitude: Community Research Advisory Council (C-RAC) Appreciation Dinner
The June 12th Community Research Advisory Council (C-RAC) networking dinner was a huge success! Congratulations to the C-RAC leadership: Roger, Pamela, Michael, Marlon, Joy,
