The Mid-Atlantic Nutrition Obesity Research Center (NORC), a NIH-funded center, is soliciting Letters of Intent to apply for pilot and feasibility grants of up to $50,000 (no more than $5,000 can be used for salary support for the PI or Co-I). Visit the Mid-Atlantic NORC Pilot & Feasibility Program Website for complete details. Letters of […]
Epic Tip of the Week: January 17, 2020
Posted by | Patient CareAmbulatory: Additional Factors Considered for Vaccine Recommendations To ensure that we are properly vaccinating patients who are at high risk for preventable diseases, additional factors (such as immunity status, substance abuse, medications and burden of disease) will be taken into account. As a result, a more accurate immunization schedule will display for the patient and […]
Liu Receives Outstanding Hospitalist Award from ACP
Posted by | Congratulations, Patient CareGigi Liu, instructor in the Division of General Internal Medicine, received the Outstanding Hospitalist Award from the Maryland Chapter of the American College of Physicians (ACP). This award recognizes the significant achievements and contributions in the area of hospitalist medicine by a member of the ACP, and the skills and passion for serving as a […]
Addressing the global burden of hepatitis B virus while developing long-acting injectables for the prevention and treatment of HIV
Posted by | Article of the WeekARTICLE: Addressing the global burden of hepatitis B virus while developing long-acting injectables for the prevention and treatment of HIV AUTHORS: Robert C Bollinger, Chloe L Thio, Mark S Sulkowski, Jane McKenzie-White, David L Thomas and Charles Flexner JOURNAL: Lancet HIV. 2019 Dec 20. pii: S2352-3018(19)30342-X. doi: 10.1016/S2352-3018(19)30342-X. [Epub ahead of print] Abstract The first long-acting formulations of HIV drugs are undergoing regulatory review for use […]
Write for the Biomedical Odyssey Blog
Posted by | ResearchThe Biomedical Odyssey Blog is where Johns Hopkins School of Medicine trainees share stories about daily life in the classroom, their experiences with residency, research they're working on, the best parts about living in Baltimore and tips for future medical students, trainees and researchers. Apply to become a writer if you have a love of […]
2020 DOM/ WSE Research Retreat
Posted by | MiscellaneousThe 2020 Department of Medicine & Whiting School of Engineering Research Retreat will take place on Friday, February 28. The theme is Nanomedicine: Treating Diseases at the Molecular Level and will feature keynote speaker Dr. Steven Chu of Stanford University. This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your science and foster new partnerships with both DOM […]
Kalloo to Step Down as Director of Gastroenterology
Posted by | Administration, LeadershipAfter 15 years, Tony Kalloo will step down as the director of the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology on February 1, 2020. Dr. Kalloo joined the Hopkins faculty in 1988. During that time, he has proven to be an incredible innovator, valuable mentor and world-class clinician. He is the pioneer of natural orifice surgery, a […]
Johnson Receives Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Service Award
Posted by | CongratulationsErica Johnson, assistant professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases, is one of nine recognized for outstanding commitments to volunteer community service and to humanity. She will be honored at the 38th annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration on Friday, January 17 from noon to 1:30 p.m. in Turner Auditorium. To read more about Erica, […]
Older Adults in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit: Factoring Geriatric Syndromes in the Management, Prognosis, and Process of Care: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association
Posted by | Article of the WeekARTICLE: Older Adults in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit: Factoring Geriatric Syndromes in the Management, Prognosis, and Process of Care: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association AUTHORS: Abdulla A. Damluji, Daniel E. Forman, Sean van Diepen, Karen P. Alexander, Robert L. Page II, Scott L. Hummel, Venu Menon, Jason N. Katz, Nancy M. Albert, Jonathan Afilalo, Mauricio G. Cohen JOURNAL: Circulation. 2019 Dec 9:CIR0000000000000741. doi: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000741. [Epub ahead of print] Abstract Longevity is increasing, and more adults are living to […]
Hays, Minhas and Zakaria Awarded AMAG Pharmaceuticals Grant
Posted by | Congratulations, ResearchAMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc. has awarded four grants totaling nearly $300,000 as part of the company’s ongoing support of research to reduce preterm birth and preeclampsia and associated complications. Members of the Division of Cardiology, Allison Hays, associate professor, Anum Minhas, fellow, Sammy Zakaria, associate professor, and Arthur Vaught from Gynecology and Obstetrics will be researching novel […]