At Johns Hopkins, our faculty is made up of accomplished and dedicated researchers. From Nobel Prize laureates to Lasker Award winners, our faculty members are constantly pushing the boundaries of biomedical discovery and innovation.
For our faculty members, research isn’t just a job – it’s a passion and a way of life. You’re invited to learn more about our researchers and the work that they do in Discoveries for a Better Tomorrow – a short video series highlighting our experts and their commitment to improving human health.
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Discoveries for a Better Tomorrow
From stem cell therapy to epigenetics, from bench to bedside, our researchers are among the best in their field. Research is more than just a job — it’s a passion. Watch to find out how today’s discoveries are building a better tomorrow.
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Faculty Awards
Johns Hopkins scientists are the recipients of coveted national and international and prizes. We are proud that they have made Johns Hopkins their professional home and the base of some of the world’s most important scientific investigations.
Discoveries for a Better Tomorrow
Exploiting the Weakness of Mosquitoes - Christopher Potter, Ph.D.
Dr. Potter's lab understands that mosquitoes pass on a disease through a simple bite. They are working to understand how an insect’s brain interprets and responds to odors. This will allow them to find better methods to stop the spread of diseases, such as malaria and Zika virus.
Using Modern Technology to Prevent Disease Infection – Maria Trent, M.D.
Dr. Trent's lab understands how women contract pelvic inflammatory disease, which increases the risk of other STDs. They provide home-based clinical care to help young woman complete treatments for the disease and prevent any future episodes of infection.
Treating Diseases by Understanding Cell Identity - Patrick Cahan, Ph.D.
Dr. Cahan's lab studies the molecular basis of cell type identity. He is making a tool that measures how closely cells grown in a lab mimic those in our bodies, which could help pave the way to replacing damaged tissue and more effectively studying diseases in the lab. The tool will also help him detect how cancer rewires the normal circuitry of a cell.