Issue: 2012 January 30
Breast cancer surgery preserves artery for future heart surgery
January 30, 2012
Doctors at Johns Hopkins have shown that during an increasingly popular type of breast-reconstruction surgery they can safely preserve the internal mammary artery, in case it is needed for future cardiac surgery. “Some breast-reconstruction patients might need a cardiac bypass in the future, so we implemented and studied a new technique that spares this artery […]
Applied Physics Lab shapes future explosive detection system
January 30, 2012
APL is working with the Department of Homeland Security’s Science and Technology Directorate to combat terrorism by developing requirements for explosive detection systems for subways and other modes of mass transit. The goal is to prevent in the United States tragedies like the 2005 London subway bomb attacks that killed 52 people and injured 700 […]
Researchers slow progression of Huntington’s in mouse models
January 30, 2012
Working with genetically engineered mice, Johns Hopkins researchers have discovered that a gene linked to slowing the aging process in cells also appears to dramatically delay the onset of Huntington’s disease and slow the progression of the relentless neurodegenerative disorder. Huntington’s disease in humans is a rare, fatal disorder caused by a mutation in a […]
Dual programs in environmental engineering, business launched
January 30, 2012
The university’s Whiting School of Engineering, through Johns Hopkins Engineering for Professionals, and its Carey Business School are now offering dual master’s degree programs in environmental engineering and business administration. “Over the last few years, it has become increasingly clear that environmental engineering professionals have a need for advanced business skills in the course of […]
Physician’s weight may influence obesity diagnosis and care
January 30, 2012
A patient’s body mass index may not be the only factor at play when a physician diagnoses a patient as obese. According to a new study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, the diagnosis could also depend on the weight of the physician. Researchers examined the impact of physician BMI […]
Alejandro Rodriguez, former director of Child Psychiatry, dies at 93
January 30, 2012
Alejandro Rodriguez, associate professor emeritus of psychiatry and pediatrics at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, a skillful and creative physician who conducted pivotal studies on autism and developmental disorders, and a caregiver who was known for his light touch with the most vulnerable patients, died Jan. 20 of heart failure complications in Palm […]
New issue of ‘SAISPHERE’ looks at global agriculture
January 30, 2012
To coincide with the school’s “Year of Agriculture,” SAIS’ annual magazine, SAISPHERE, explores the theme “Growth Ahead for Global Agriculture.” In this year’s just-published issue, members of the SAIS faculty, scholar, alumni and student community offer more than a dozen perspectives in pieces that travel the globe from Brazil and Argentina to India, China and […]
JHU rises on the Peace Corps’ annual top colleges rankings
January 30, 2012
Johns Hopkins University has risen on the Peace Corps’ Top 25 list of small schools producing Peace Corps volunteers. With 22 alumni currently serving, Johns Hopkins is now No. 5 in the rankings. Last year the university ranked No. 6. Since Peace Corps’ inception, 674 alumni of the university have served in the program. The […]
‘Student rush’ tix available for February Peabody concerts
January 30, 2012
A limited number of free “student rush” tickets will be available for February performances by the Peabody Symphony Orchestra, Peabody Concert Orchestra and Peabody Wind Ensemble. On Saturday, Feb. 4; Friday, Feb. 10; Wednesday, Feb. 15; and Tuesday, Feb. 28, the tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis to students from Johns Hopkins and […]
Shuttle schedule changes are announced for two routes
January 30, 2012
Going into effect today, Jan. 30, is a new schedule for the Homewood-Peabody-JHMI Shuttle, which now includes additional express shuttles departing JHMI during afternoon rush hours. Some minor changes have been made to departure times for the Homewood-Mount Washington shuttle. In addition, passengers may now request stops along the designated route, providing they can deboard […]