Proteomics
The Courtney Amos Research Fund and the Daniel P. Amos Family Proteomics Center were established to further the study of proteomics at the Johns Hopkins Proteomics Center. Proteomics is the analysis of proteins encoded by genes, which will permit physicians to understand and intervene in various forms of inflammation that underlie many diseases. Jenny Van Eyk, a leader in proteomics research joined the Hopkins faculty to lead the Center.
Genomics
The Lowe Family contributions created the Genomics Center at Johns Hopkins Bayview, directed by Kathleen Barnes, Ph.D. Genomics is the study of which genes are turned on or off during certain diseases. Philanthropic funding made possible the recruitment of Dr. Felipe Andrade, a basic scientist in genomics. Drs. Barnes, Andrade and their team are working to identify the genes that contribute to flares and remissions of vasculitis, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus and other chronic inflammatory diseases.
