October 2016

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A Publication for the Johns Hopkins Medicine Family

Grants Give Creativity a Running Start

Funding programs launched by Johns Hopkins University and the school of medicine encourage innovative research by rewarding collaboration and exploration.

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Articles in this Issue

  • Lasker Triumph

    Johns Hopkins researcher Gregg Semenza wins prestigious award for his discovery on how cells sense oxygen.

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  • Zealous about Zika

    New Johns Hopkins Zika Center to diagnose and treat the virus that causes brain and eye abnormalities.

    A photo shows William May with a baby affected by Zika.
  • Exciting Developments Everywhere

    New developments at medical centers throughout the Johns Hopkins Health System

    The photo shows Ronald Peterson.
  • Expansion at Sibley Memorial Hospital

    New patient tower features private rooms and the Kimmel Cancer Center.

    The photo shows the new Sibley tower.
  • Epic Experts Share What Works

    At a conference hosted by the Epic Systems Corporation, Johns Hopkins Medicine designers and users discussed their successes with the electronic medical records company.

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  • Enduring Bonds

    In good times and bad, four Suburban Hospital nurses know they can count on each other.

    A photo shows Suburban nurses.
  • CPR in the OR

    Quality improvement initiative at the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center reduces time for compression and defibrillation.

    The photo shows a simulation of CPR.
  • In Brief: October 2016

    Stylish shopping at 49th annual Best Dressed Sale benefits patient care.

    A photo shows people at the Best Dressed Sale.
  • Illuminating a New Chapter

    Alphie Rahman, a clinical nurse specialist at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, creates and leads the Indian American Nurses Association of Maryland.

    The photo shows Alphie Rahman lighting a lamp.
  • Who/What: October 2016

    Gregg Semenza, whose discoveries on how cells respond to low oxygen levels could result in treatments for illnesses ranging from cancer to diabetes, is among October's featured employees.

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  • Howard County General Hospital Helps Heal Ellicott City

    Hiring displaced workers is one way the hospital supports the flood-devastated community.

    A photo shows Alex Garza with recruitment specialist Ana Liesch.