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Basic Science Departments
Among nine basic science departments, more than 150 faculty make discoveries to transform medicine.
Core Services
The Institute of Basic Biomedical Sciences is home to several centralized fee-for-service facilities open to all researchers at Johns Hopkins and beyond.
Research Centers
Several research centers are supported by the Institute for Basic Biomedical Sciences.
Meet our Faculty
Learn about the research of more than 150 faculty members affiliated with the Institute for Basic Biomedical Sciences.
Making the Perfect Match
Ada Hamosh and Nara Sobreira have dedicated their careers to finding the genetic culprits of rare conditions. Over the years, finding answers for people with some of the most perplexing genetic conditions has tested these leading scientists’ resolve, but their combined ingenuity and experience has paid off with answers for hundreds of families. To help move the field forward, they developed an online tool that is used around the globe to speed the discovery process and connect the work of genetic investigators.
Q&A — 7 Pieces of Advice for Promoting Gender Equity at Johns Hopkins
Neuroscience doctorate student Emily Han reflects on her experience as a female scientist and shares seven lessons learned from Johns Hopkins biophysicist Karen Fleming at the Gender Equity in Science at Hopkins workshop.
Image of the Month: The Jewelry Box of Life
This 3D rendering of a eukaryotic cell is modeled using data from X-ray, nuclear magnetic resonance and cryo-electron microscopy. The photo is part of a series that appears in the “Images from Science 3” exhibition, which is currently showing in the Turner Concourse at the Johns Hopkins East Baltimore medical campus through March 20. The exhibit is open to the public.
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.