Planetary Health at Johns Hopkins
Children in Baltimore City are about twice as likely to have asthma as children nationwide. The country Tuvalu is disappearing because of sea-level rise, with… Read More »Planetary Health at Johns Hopkins
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Write for the Award-Winning Biomedical Odyssey Blog
Our medical students, residents, postdocs and fellows have a lot to share — from daily life in the classroom, tips on thriving during residency, new… Read More »Write for the Award-Winning Biomedical Odyssey Blog
Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections 2025: A Week of Science, Community and Protest
In the world of HIV, two fundamental equations define our understanding. The first is “undetectable = untransmissible,” meaning that when the viral load of person… Read More »Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections 2025: A Week of Science, Community and Protest
Mutual Aid Organizations in Baltimore
Due to recent current events, many are worried about their livelihoods, ability to support themselves and their ability to simply exist as a minority identity… Read More »Mutual Aid Organizations in Baltimore
From Stethoscopes to Symphonies: Medical Students Making a Difference Through Music
Photo Credit: Photo taken by Christina Campbell, Director of Music Programs, Living Classrooms Foundation A dedicated group of Johns Hopkins University medical students struck the… Read More »From Stethoscopes to Symphonies: Medical Students Making a Difference Through Music
Internal Medicine-Pediatrics Resident Wins Hispanic Heritage Month Achievers Award
Andrea Silvas is a primary care physician at the East Baltimore Medical Center, where she serves a predominantly Hispanic and newly arrived immigrant population. She… Read More »Internal Medicine-Pediatrics Resident Wins Hispanic Heritage Month Achievers Award
The First RNA Biology and Therapeutics Trainee Retreat at JHU in Florida
Photo: George Jallo makes an opening presentation on the history of Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital. Photo source: All Children's Hospital Cooperation among institutions is… Read More »The First RNA Biology and Therapeutics Trainee Retreat at JHU in Florida
A Candid Conversation with the Nation’s Doctor: US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy at Johns Hopkins
Photo credit: Christian Hopkins On April 8, the Hopkins Medicine Distinguished Speaker Series welcomed Vivek Murthy, the 19th and 21st surgeon general of the United… Read More »A Candid Conversation with the Nation’s Doctor: US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy at Johns Hopkins
Unveiling the Dangers of AI Through Dune’s Insights
Since the publication of Dune in 1965, Frank Herbert’s sci-fi saga has been celebrated for its intricate world building and insightful exploration of societal issues.… Read More »Unveiling the Dangers of AI Through Dune’s Insights
What’s in the Water? Baltimore City’s Recent Water Contamination Highlights Need for Real Investment for the Future
On Sept. 28, the Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) announced that they found during routine testing low levels of the parasite Cryptosporidium in… Read More »What’s in the Water? Baltimore City’s Recent Water Contamination Highlights Need for Real Investment for the Future