No one is untouched by the COVID-19 pandemic. Although all departments in the School of Medicine and Johns Hopkins Health System have come together in remarkable ways to meet this challenge, no group has given more than the Department of Medicine. COVID-19 is fundamentally a medical illness, and our department is at the forefront in […]
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Shoham and Sullivan Receive Funding to Study COVID-19
Posted by | Congratulations, ResearchShmuel Shoham, associate professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases, and David Sullivan, professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases, were recently awarded JHU grants to study COVID-19. What: Two studies whose goals are to prevent infection in those who are exposed to a person with COVID-19 and to prevent need for hospitalization in those who […]
Trayanova and Hays Receive National Science Foundation Grant
Posted by | ResearchNatalia Trayanova, joint appointment in Medicine, and Allison Hays, associate professor in the Division of Cardiology, received a new National Science Foundation grant that is titled "Prediction of Cardiac Dysfunction in COVID-19 Patients Using Machine Learning." Dr. Trayanova is PI (Biomedical Engineering) and Dr. Hays is co-investigator. It is a one year award ($195,000) starting […]
Investigating COVID-19
Posted by | ResearchThis week marked Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, an annual celebration of medical laboratory professionals who play a vital role in health care and patient advocacy. Our researchers and lab techs play a vital role in health care, and we are grateful for all they do to benefit our department and the patients we serve. During […]
COVID-19 Seed Grant for Research on Women’s Health, Sex and Gender Differences
Posted by | ResearchThis funding opportunity is sponsored by the Johns Hopkins SADII-SCORE and the Center for Women’s Health, Sex and Gender Research. Click here to apply and for more information. Application Deadline: Monday, May 18, 2020
Chute Presents at AMIA COVID-19 Webinar
Posted by | Congratulations, ResearchChristopher Chute, professor in the Division of General Internal Medicine, spoke as part of the AMIA COVID-19 Webinar Series on Monday, April 13. The series aims to highlight how AMIA members and the broader informatics community are addressing the global pandemic. Monday's webinar was entitled "Building a Nationwide COVID-19 Cohort Through Informatics: A New Initiative […]
J. Mario Molina Physician Scientist Scholars Program
Posted by | Education, ResearchWe are very excited to announce Dr. Mario Molina, Chair of the Osler Advisory Board, generously donated an additional $250,000 to the J. Mario Molina Physician Scientist Scholars Program. Dr. Molina recognizes the urgency, now more than ever, to pursue fundamental science. The COVID-19 pandemic, like diseases before and like those certain to confront us […]
HHMI Opens New Program for Medically Trained Scientists
Posted by | ResearchIn 2021, the Medically Trained Scientists Program will provide long-term support for up to 10 biomedical scientists committed to conducting fundamental research. The Medically Trained Scientists Program (MTS) welcomes applications from individuals who have trained in medicine and are committed to academic careers in basic, fundamental biomedical research. For more information, click here.
Reverend Melvin B. Tuggle East Baltimore Community Excellence Award
Posted by | Civic Engagement, ResearchOne award will be given to a graduate student, resident or postdoctoral fellow working in the East Baltimore community to target opportunities for youth and adults by addressing access to health care, prevention programs and/or mitigation of social issues related to health. Rev. Tuggle highly valued work that demonstrates compassion for the East Baltimore community. […]
Hopkins Conte Digestive Diseases Basic Research Core Center Grant
Posted by | ResearchThe Pilot/Feasibility Projects (P/FP) are key components of Core activities. The goal of this program is to provide seed money for projects, eventually leading to successful competition for funding at the national level. The P/FPs provide $10,000-$25,000, typically given each year to up to four investigators/projects. Alternatively, up to $50,000 can be awarded for collaborative […]