Johns Hopkins University (JHU)
Private research university in Maryland, USA
Johns Hopkins University is a private research university located in Baltimore, Maryland, USA and established in 1876. It is divided into 10 divisions on campuses in Maryland and Washington DC with two international centres in Italy and China.
Johns Hopkins was also a founding member of the Americasn Association of University. As of October 2019, 39 Nobel laureates and 1 field medalist have been affiliated with Johns Hopkins.
They have distinguished professors mentor students in the arts and music, humanities, social and natural sciences, engineering, international studies, education, business, and the health professions. They are the nation’s leader in federal research and development funding every year since 1979.
Visit website: https://www.jhu.edu
Details last updated 15-Oct-2020
People at Johns Hopkins University (JHU)
Brock Wester
Project Manager and Section Supervisor (Applied Neuroscience) at John Hopkins University
Denis Wirtz
Theophilus Halley Smoot Professor of Engineering Science, Oncology, and Pathology at Johns Hopkins University
Jeff Bulte
Professor and Director of Cellular Imaging at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Seth Shay Martin
Associate Professor of Medicine in Cardiology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and Co-Founder at Corrie Health
Gabriela Lucila Cantarero
Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Seth Blackshaw
Professor of neuroscience, neurology and ophthalmology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Johns Hopkins University (JHU) News
Robotic surgeon accurately removes cancerous tumors, exceeding human ability
Johns Hopkins University (JHU) - 27-Feb-2024
ASTR to revolutionize cancer treatment with unmatched precision & minimal tissue loss
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Live Forever Club - 31-Jan-2023
12 months of IF results in a range of biomarker improvements, but no significant reduction in inflammatory markers
Read more...Truly autonomous STAR robot performs difficult surgeries with high precision
Medgadget - 03-Feb-2022
Now this is what people imagine when we talk about robotic surgery!
Read more...Role of muscle strengthening protein in reducing life span
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine - 04-Aug-2021
Activation of CaMKII improved muscle fitness but increased the risk of ageing
Read more...The first man to control his prosthetic arms with mind
Interesting Engineering - 14-Dec-2020
AI allowed a man with quadriplegia control both his robotic arms at the same time
Read more...A visual prosthesis to help blind people
The University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) - 20-Nov-2020
Will stimulate the visual cortex to perceive light and create images
Read more...Regenerating eyes could be a reality
ScienceAlert - 08-Oct-2020
Temporarily reactivating dormant genes could allow body to repair and regrow retinal cells
Read more...Comprehensive history and explanation of senescent cells
The Scientist - 01-Mar-2020
Including the latest on clinical trials of first-generation senolytics
Read more...Controlling prosthetic arms with the power of thought
Neuroscience News - 18-Oct-2019
Patient with quadriplegia can control prosthetic arms with a brain interface technology
Read more...Skin regeneration in mice - 2 different methods but same pathway
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 18-Jul-2019
Retinoic acid could be a key ingredient in elixir of youth
Read more...Surprisingly difficult to blow up an asteroid
Sky News - 05-Mar-2019
Unless completely obliterated they tend to reform
Read more...Pandemic could kill 900 million people
Metro - 30-Jul-2018
Lack of adequate response systems may result in the death of 10% of the population
Read more...US birth rates drop to lowest since 1987
BBC - 17-May-2018
Low birth rates are common in developed countries but it’ll lead to fewer young people in the workforce
Read more...Blood test detects eight common forms of cancer
BBC - 19-Jan-2018
Looks for mutations in 16 genes and eight proteins that regularly arise in cancer. Blood test de...
Read more...New method to accurately determine functional age of cells
News Medical - 11-Jul-2017
Considers biophysical qualities of cells, such as cell movements and structural features. Other ...
Read more...Brain Implant Will Let Amputees Move Individual Fingers On Prosthetics With Thoughts Alone
Institute for Ethics and Emerging Technologies (IEET) - 17-Feb-2016
128 electrode sensors tested on epilepsy patient. Same electrode array used to monitor then cont...
Read more...ElectRx program supports self-healing of body and mind
DARPA - 05-Oct-2015
Goal is a closed-loop system that treats diseases by modulating the activity of peripheral nerves...
Read more...3D-printed guide helps regenerate complex nerves
Kurzweil Network - 18-Sep-2015
Regrowth of nerves after injury or disease is very rare. New technique 3D imaged and 3D printed ...
Read more...Believe you can lose weight and you can
Mint - 09-Sep-2015
Or at least this survey of 9,000 people found that people who believe weight is determined by the...
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