Life at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
As of Sept. 1, 2022, there were over 52,000 reported monkeypox cases in the United States, with 519 cases in Maryland. Almost 99% of cases have been in cisgender or transgender men, and 98% of cases have been in men who identify as gay or bisexual. When sexual information was collected (only in about 30% […]
“Why would you want to study that?” This is a question I have received when I share that I research the genetics of frailty — a rather abstract health trait that seeks to describe the increased susceptibility to disease and deterioration of health as individuals age. As an abstract concept, frailty can be hard to […]
When peering at the spindly fiber of a nerve cell under a microscope, it’s easy to wonder what invisible cues might guide such a long protrusion as it grows toward its destination. To identify and isolate such a substance for the first time, however, required bravery and keen insight. This was the quest of the […]
Working with biological samples has its ups and downs. Every Ph.D. student, postdoc and scientific researcher working with cells, tissues, animals or other living organisms knows how tricky it can be. For instance, you might have to work on some weekends or holidays, because these living things usually do not care about the holidays. They […]
On June 6, a range of science writers attended the Science Writers’ Boot Camp hosted by Johns Hopkins at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. The event focused on scientific research discoveries at Johns Hopkins centered around the theme of female health. Researchers discussed scientific advancements such as how COVID-19 affects women’s menstrual cycles, […]
Early this year, news broke that the first xenotransplant of a genetically engineered pig heart into a human had been successfully performed at the University of Maryland Medical Center. Pictures, videos and stories of the recipient, the surgical team and the research behind this milestone were shown across various news outlets and social media. Unfortunately, […]
The doctoral qualifying exam is probably the most stressful part of earning a Ph.D. In addition to the candidate being scrutinized by a panel of field experts with a vague scope of questions, a single poor performance on the exam could result in expulsion from your Ph.D. program, despite how hard you worked toward your […]
Health care is expensive in the U.S., but why? Medical student Dianela Perdomo discusses how inflation and other factors influence rising costs.
How much is the life of one child really worth? That is part of the question bioethicists and policymakers must consider when discussing influenza’s recent disappearance. In the U.S., the past three flu seasons have resulted in 144 to 199 pediatric deaths from influenza infection. Strikingly, only one pediatric death from influenza was recorded during […]
What will be the next advance in immunology? Speculations on reading and writing the immune system from neuroscience Ph.D. candidate JJ Kim.