A World’s First Transplant for Wounded Warrior

At Johns Hopkins, a reconstructive surgery team has successfully performed the first total penis and scrotum transplant in the world. A team of nine plastic surgeons and two urological surgeons was involved in the 14-hour surgery, transplanting from a deceased donor the entire penis, scrotum (without testicles) and partial abdominal wall.

Genome Giant

Johns Hopkins scientist Steven Salzberg, known for his ability to tackle the most difficult projects in genome sequencing, has been elected a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Closer to Osler

The new website CLOSLER.org, launched in March by leaders of the Miller Coulson Academy of Clinical Excellence, aims to share the latest insights and perspectives about clinical excellence with doctors all over the country and around the world.