S. Michelle Ogunwole, fellow in the Division of General Internal Medicine, was selected to be a 2020 Health Disparities Research Institute Scholar by the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD). The program features lectures on minority health and health disparities research, small group discussions, mock grant review and seminars. Institute participants will […]
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Human and Mammalian Genetics and Genomics: The McKusick Short Course
Posted by | ResearchOffered annually for over 60 years, the ‘Short Course’ is a two-week program consisting of an immersive set of lectures, workshops, tutorials and demonstrations to understand the breadth of modern human genetics. This year, The Jackson Laboratory is pleased to offer the complete course virtually so you can participate comfortably and safely from your own […]
J. Mario Molina and Lou and Nancy Grasmick Scholars
Posted by | Congratulations, Education, ResearchThe purpose of these awards is to recruit and train exceptional physician-scientists from the Osler Medical Residency and the Bayview Internal Medicine Residency Program and to encourage them to remain at Johns Hopkins for fellowship training. The scholarships provide up to $50,000 of research support over two years for housestaff who remain at Johns Hopkins for fellowship training and are involved in laboratory-based […]
Thank You For All You Do: Addiction Medicine and Infectious Diseases
Posted by | Administration, Leadership, Patient Care, ResearchNo 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 […]
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 […]