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Dr. Marilyn Albert, director of the Johns Hopkins Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, joins Science Friday to discuss findings from a 20 year study linking cognitive speed training to a reduced incidence of dementia.

What does this mean for protecting brain health over time? ⬇️

03.03.2026 20:56 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Join ProPublica's Alec MacGillis, The New Yorker's Margaret Talbot, Baltimore Beat's Lisa Snowden, Baltimore Banner's Krishna Sharma, and more on Wednesday, March 4, for a panel discussion about the health of media in the United States. Register now: https://bit.ly/4qNRjbl

03.03.2026 17:46 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Blue Jay Tuesday: Commemoration Week
Blue Jay Tuesday: Commemoration Week YouTube video by Johns Hopkins University

As we continue celebrating 150 years of Johns Hopkins, this week’s Commemoration Days brought the fun with a birthday-themed Blue Jay Tuesday 🧁💙 youtube.com/shorts/MlIWp...

27.02.2026 20:02 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Due to a winter storm warning, Johns Hopkins University will transition to reduced operations, canceling in person activities in Washington, D.C. and Baltimore beginning Sunday, Feb. 22 at 8 p.m. Normal operations will not resume before 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 23. Updates: https://www.jhu.edu/alert/

22.02.2026 19:57 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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Happy Birthday, Hopkins! 3/3 💙

22.02.2026 14:46 👍 8 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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Happy Birthday, Hopkins! 2/3💙

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Happy Birthday, Hopkins!

150 years ago today, Johns Hopkins opened with a bold vision for learning and discovery. Come along as we look back at moments that shaped that legacy and continue to carry it forward.

Explore more from 150 years of Johns Hopkins: 150.jhu.edu

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22.02.2026 14:46 👍 14 🔁 5 💬 1 📌 1
Next Conversations | JHU 150 Ideas That Shape Tomorrow For 150 years, Johns Hopkins has advanced discovery in science, medicine, engineering, and the humanities, moving society and humanity forward. And behind every major breakth...

Join us for the next event on March 23. Details coming soon! 150.jhu.edu/join-the-cel...

20.02.2026 21:37 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A library hall set up for an event with rows of chairs facing a stage. Large blue banners with "JH 150" and "One Hundred Fifty Years" are prominently displayed. Shelves filled with books line the walls, and a high, decorated ceiling is visible.

A library hall set up for an event with rows of chairs facing a stage. Large blue banners with "JH 150" and "One Hundred Fifty Years" are prominently displayed. Shelves filled with books line the walls, and a high, decorated ceiling is visible.

A panel of speakers is seated on a stage in front of a large audience. The backdrop features prominent "JH150" logos and a graphic with the words "NEXT Conversations." The setting is well-lit, with elegant architectural details visible.

A panel of speakers is seated on a stage in front of a large audience. The backdrop features prominent "JH150" logos and a graphic with the words "NEXT Conversations." The setting is well-lit, with elegant architectural details visible.

An audience seated in a library hall with balconies and bookshelves, attentively listening to a speaker. The room is warmly lit with blue accents.

An audience seated in a library hall with balconies and bookshelves, attentively listening to a speaker. The room is warmly lit with blue accents.

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Six people standing together in a library hall with a screen with a blue background.

Wednesday’s Next Conversations event, part of the 150th anniversary celebration at Johns Hopkins University, brought together a multidisciplinary panel of scholars and thinkers to explore “What the Expanding Universe Demands of the Human Imagination.” https://bit.ly/4amHPyP

20.02.2026 21:35 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
A promotional poster for Commemoration Days 2026, taking place from February 12-27. It invites people to celebrate the anniversary of Johns Hopkins University's inauguration and its 150-year history. The poster features the university's logo and reads "JH 150 Years" against a blue background with academic-themed illustrations.

A promotional poster for Commemoration Days 2026, taking place from February 12-27. It invites people to celebrate the anniversary of Johns Hopkins University's inauguration and its 150-year history. The poster features the university's logo and reads "JH 150 Years" against a blue background with academic-themed illustrations.

A blue background with various graphics and text that has a schedule of events poster titled "Commemoration Days 2026." A note at the bottom states "*Registration required."

A blue background with various graphics and text that has a schedule of events poster titled "Commemoration Days 2026." A note at the bottom states "*Registration required."

A blue background with various graphics and text that has a schedule of events poster titled "Commemoration Days 2026." A note at the bottom states "*Registration required."

A blue background with various graphics and text that has a schedule of events poster titled "Commemoration Days 2026." A note at the bottom states "*Registration required."

Johns Hopkins Commemoration Days are here! The tradition honors our 1876 inauguration, when Daniel Coit Gilman delivered his inaugural remarks. From Feb. 12–27, 2026 we celebrate 150 years with events and programs that reflect on our shared history and look toward the future. https://bit.ly/4cAvEjv.

17.02.2026 22:30 👍 3 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
A pair of gloved hands forms a heart shape against a blue background. The text reads, "Research is at the heart of Johns Hopkins. Research Saves Lives." The background contains small icons of microscopes, beakers, and DNA strands.

A pair of gloved hands forms a heart shape against a blue background. The text reads, "Research is at the heart of Johns Hopkins. Research Saves Lives." The background contains small icons of microscopes, beakers, and DNA strands.

Text graphic highlighting Johns Hopkins University's contributions to American research. Background includes icons of medical and scientific items. Lower right corner features the text: "Research Saves Lives."

Text graphic highlighting Johns Hopkins University's contributions to American research. Background includes icons of medical and scientific items. Lower right corner features the text: "Research Saves Lives."

At Johns Hopkins, research is at the heart of everything we do 💙
For decades, our work has fueled discoveries that keep the United States at the forefront of innovation. https://researchsaveslives.jhu.edu/

14.02.2026 13:56 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Researchers use AI tools to model, improve wildfire evacuation Scientists at Hopkins, University of Florida simulate and predict human behavior during wildfire evacuation, allowing for improved planning and safety

New AI research is helping predict how people behave during wildfire evacuation, so emergency planners can reduce traffic jams and save lives. This federally funded research is helping to expand AI models grounded in human behavior to improve disaster response. https://bit.ly/4rzN1Fu

13.02.2026 20:31 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Welcome to distinguished materials scientist, Younan Xia, who joins @jhu.edu as the Bloomberg Distinguished Professor of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology.

hub.jhu.edu/2026/02/05/y...

05.02.2026 17:03 👍 4 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 0
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Next Conversations | JHU 150 Ideas That Shape Tomorrow For 150 years, Johns Hopkins has advanced discovery in science, medicine, engineering, and the humanities, moving society and humanity forward. And behind every major breakth...

Join philosopher Jenann Ismael and classicist Karen ní Mheallaigh for Next Conversation: What the Expanding Universe Demands of the Human Imagination. Register now: https://bit.ly/4amHPyP

05.02.2026 21:50 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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AI to enhance sports The Johns Hopkins Sports Analytics Research Group’s innovations were among those featured at the inaugural World Changing Ideas Summit.

As featured at the inaugural @jhu.edu / @fastcompany.com World Changing Ideas summit, the Johns Hopkins Sports Analytics Research Group is leading real-world sports applications of #AI.

04.02.2026 14:27 👍 2 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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Hopkins Day 2026 On Feb. 14, JHU and JHM affiliates have free access to five museums

Hopkins Day is almost here! On Saturday, Feb. 14, JHU and Johns Hopkins Medicine students, faculty, staff, and their families get free access to partner museums nationwide with a Hopkins ID. Learn more and reserve your tickets at https://bit.ly/4afm4A0.

04.02.2026 16:48 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Study reveals genetic factors influencing pregnancy loss The findings shed new light on human reproduction and suggest pathways for developing treatments to lower the risk of pregnancy loss

Johns Hopkins researchers analyzed genetic data from nearly 140,000 IVF embryos, identifying maternal genetic variants linked to chromosomal abnormalities, the leading cause of pregnancy loss. The findings offer new insight into miscarriage risk. https://bit.ly/3YSFzcc

30.01.2026 20:50 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 2 📌 0
White and blue text promoting the "Next Conversations" event titled, "What the Expanding Universe Demands of the Human Imagination" with event details. There is a dark background and the JH 150 logo in the top right corner.

White and blue text promoting the "Next Conversations" event titled, "What the Expanding Universe Demands of the Human Imagination" with event details. There is a dark background and the JH 150 logo in the top right corner.

Join Mindscape Host Sean Carroll, Nobel Prize-winning astronomer Adam Riess and others for Next Conversation: What the Expanding Universe Demands of the Human Imagination on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/4amHPyP

29.01.2026 22:14 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Mikala Egeblad receives Bertner Award for outstanding cancer research Egeblad's research investigates how a tumor's microenvironment affects cancer progression

Johns Hopkins cancer researcher Mikala Egeblad has received the 2025 Ernst W. Bertner Memorial Award in recognition of her research into how tumor microenvironments impact cancer progression. https://bit.ly/4q3VD67

28.01.2026 21:12 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Operational Alert from Saturday, Jan 24 to Monday, Jan 26, featuring a snowy scene at Johns Hopkins University with historic brick buildings in the background.

Operational Alert from Saturday, Jan 24 to Monday, Jan 26, featuring a snowy scene at Johns Hopkins University with historic brick buildings in the background.

Due to impending winter weather, Johns Hopkins University will transition to reduced operations by canceling in-person activities in Washington, D.C. and Baltimore beginning Saturday, Jan. 24 at 7 p.m. through Monday, Jan. 26. For more information, visit: https://www.jhu.edu/alert/

23.01.2026 20:36 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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Rudy de Leon Dinglas is ready to spin again, and again The chief of staff for JHU's Bloomberg Center for Government Excellence decides it's finally time to step up to the 'Wheel of Fortune' puzzle wheel (you can watch Jan. 23)

From GovEx meetings to the Wheel of Fortune stage! Rudy de Leon Dinglas, chief of staff at JHU’s Bloomberg Center for Government Excellence, is a contestant on one of America's favorite game shows. Tune in this Friday, Jan. 23 and cheer him on as he spins the wheel. https://bit.ly/49mR01Y

23.01.2026 12:02 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Episode 345 - Elite Leadership w/ T1D with Dr. Sally Kornbluth and Ron Daniels — Diabetics Doing Things Summary In this episode, two university presidents, Dr. Sally Kornbluth (MIT) and Ron Daniels (Johns Hopkins) join Rob to talk about adult-onset Type 1 (LADA), leading in high-performance environmen...

President Daniels recently joined
@mit.edu president (and fellow Type I diabetic) Sally Kornbluth on the national Diabetics Doing Things Podcast to share their stories and spotlight the magic of the research and treatments that are being developed at universities like ours. bit.ly/3LSwAES

22.01.2026 16:58 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
President Daniels, smiling in a promotional image for an episode of the Diabetes Doing Things Podcast where he discusses Type 1 diabetes research and university funding for diabetes treatment.

President Daniels, smiling in a promotional image for an episode of the Diabetes Doing Things Podcast where he discusses Type 1 diabetes research and university funding for diabetes treatment.

An image featuring a quote about the importance of continuously supporting science, based on merit and quality of ideas, by President Ron Daniels. The text is presented in white font on a deep blue background.

An image featuring a quote about the importance of continuously supporting science, based on merit and quality of ideas, by President Ron Daniels. The text is presented in white font on a deep blue background.

Graphic image featuring a quote by President Ron Daniels on the significance of research-intensive universities, highlighting their impact on technology, drugs, and therapies. The text is presented in white font on a deep blue background.

Graphic image featuring a quote by President Ron Daniels on the significance of research-intensive universities, highlighting their impact on technology, drugs, and therapies. The text is presented in white font on a deep blue background.

From the discovery of insulin 100 years ago to today’s potential cures in clinical trials, every breakthrough has been driven by university research. The future depends on continued investment in merit-based science. bit.ly/3LSwAES

22.01.2026 16:58 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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12 Hopkins affiliates recognized for outstanding community service Recipients of the 2025 Community Service Award and the 2026 Levi Watkins Jr. Ideals Award will be recognized at Johns Hopkins' annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration on Jan. 16

Johns Hopkins University and Johns Hopkins Medicine have selected 11 faculty, staff, and students to receive the 2025 Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Award for Community Service. This special honor recognizes their outstanding commitment to community impact. https://bit.ly/4pGBZNi

20.01.2026 17:53 👍 0 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Professor Jamie Spangler has been awarded the 2025 President’s Frontier Award for her groundbreaking work in molecular immunoengineering. Her pioneering research is shaping the future of therapies for cancer, autoimmune diseases, and more. https://bit.ly/4pMVsfo

16.01.2026 20:54 👍 58 🔁 11 💬 1 📌 1
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Science army mobilizes to map U.S. soil microbiome Massive endeavor including Hopkins researchers and students aims to understand the planet's most biodiverse habitats

Johns Hopkins University geneticists and researchers from across the country, including students, are helping map the U.S. soil microbiome, uncovering thousands of previously unknown microbes to better understand the planet's most biodiverse habitats. https://bit.ly/3YBMmqD

15.01.2026 21:15 👍 4 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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The School of Education is officially OPEN!

After 18 long months, we're back in our home, ready to welcome our incredible students next week! Our renovated space honors our rich history in education while boldly embracing the future.

14.01.2026 16:31 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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New tech reduces false positives from breast ultrasounds Advance could spare patients unnecessary follow-up exams and procedures

New ultrasound technology developed by Johns Hopkins researchers improves accuracy in breast cancer imaging, correctly identifying masses 96% of the time. This federally funded work has the potential to reduce follow-up tests and unnecessary procedures for patients. https://bit.ly/4pCClFv

09.01.2026 19:42 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 1
Bright lights activate the food hall at the Bloomberg Student Center.

Bright lights activate the food hall at the Bloomberg Student Center.

Current JHU faculty and staff are invited to join us at the Bloomberg Student Center for Faculty and Staff Appreciation Week, January 13-15. Stop by to explore the space and enjoy special dining discounts and activities. J-Card access required. We hope to see you there! https://lnkd.in/eZ4hz7HY

08.01.2026 19:46 👍 3 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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FDA-approved Alzheimer's blood test could be a 'game-changer' The test, developed in part by Johns Hopkins researchers, will dramatically increase access to early detection and treatment

ICYMI: The FDA has approved the first blood test to help detect biological markers associated with Alzheimer’s disease. The test, developed in part by Johns Hopkins researchers, will dramatically increase access to early detection and treatment. https://bit.ly/4563dpJ

06.01.2026 17:50 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0