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Learn about the research of more than 150 faculty members affiliated with the Institute for Basic Biomedical Sciences.
Video of the Month: A Celebration of Nobel Proportions
Watch: After a whirlwind of events, ceremonies and banquets in Stockholm during Nobel Week, Johns Hopkins scientist Gregg Semenza returned to Baltimore and was congratulated by hundreds of faculty and staff members and students during the Celebration of Nobel Proportions with a tribute video with messages from many of Semenza’s friends and colleagues.
Gregg Semenza Accepts Nobel Prize
It was the moment of a lifetime for Johns Hopkins physician-scientist Gregg Semenza, M.D., Ph.D., who was among 14 Nobel laureates honored at a formal ceremony Dec. 10 attended by friends, loved ones and members of Sweden’s royal family.
Five Things Nobel Laureate Gregg Semenza Wishes Everyone Knew About Science
Before heading to Sweden to accept his Nobel Prize, Johns Hopkins scientist Gregg Semenza shared five insights about science that he wants more people to understand.
Study In Mice Advances Understanding of How Brains Remember Decisions — For Better or Worse
Astronaut Has No Lingering, Major Epigenetic Differences From Earthbound Twin Brother
Experimental Drug Delivers One-Two Punch to Vision Loss
Experiments show new therapy slows blood vessel leakage associated with diabetic macular edema and macular degeneration
Announcements
Brain Research Awards
Neuroscientist Ulrich Mueller, Ph.D., and postdoctoral fellow William Olsen have received awards from the National Institutes of Health BRAIN Initiative. Mueller received an award for his research exploring accessible technologies for neuron reconstruction, and Olsen’s is for his research examining neuron activity during jaw movement. Read more.
Recognition for Cell Biologist
Cell biologist Erika Matunis has been selected as a 2019 American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB) Fellow. They will be recognized at the ASCB and European Molecular Biology Organization meeting in December. Read more.
A Pioneer Award
Biomedical engineer Jennifer Elisseeff received a 2019 NIH Director’s Pioneer Award in recognition of her research on regenerative immunotherapy for tissue repair. The award is part of the High-Risk, High-Reward Research program and recognizes scientists who show creativity in approaching major challenges in biomedical, social science and behavioral research. Read more.
Devreotes Gets Top Award
Cell biologist Peter Devreotes has been awarded the 2019 E.B. Wilson Medal from the American Society for Cell Biology. The award is the society’s highest scientific honor and is awarded annually to a member who has made significant contributions to the field of cell biology. Read more.