News Type: Research Matters
Research Matters: Research cuts imperil critical insights into the underlying causes of age-related falls
Falls are the leading cause of injury-related death among seniors in the United States. Johns Hopkins researcher Kathleen Cullen studies our 'silent sense,' the vestibular system in our inner ear integral to maintaining balance.
Research Matters: America’s med tech pipeline is fueled by federal support
An NIH-funded partnership between Johns Hopkins and Howard University speeds the development of medical devices addressing neurological disorders that affect more than a billion people.
Research Matters: Epilepsy relief relies on research
With NIH support, biomedical engineer Sri Sarma develops neurotechnologies to improve understanding and treatment of epilepsy.
Research Matters: America’s support for cutting-edge research is a smart investment
Federal funding for biomedical research pays off by enabling basic discoveries that lead to lifesaving treatments, writes Jeff Coller, whose lab is developing new ways to treat rare genetic diseases.
Research Matters: Engineering the future of diabetes treatment
Biomedical engineer Joshua Doloff uses federal funding to pioneer immunotherapies that could free diabetes patients from insulin dependence.
Research Matters: Earlier, better treatments for Alzheimer’s
Federally funded research at Johns Hopkins offers new avenues for detecting brain disease long before it strikes.
Research Matters: Science is worth standing up for
What if 30% of the medicines you and your loved ones depend on were never invented? Between 2001 and 2019,...
Research Matters: Harnessing the body’s natural defense to fight illnesses
Biomedical engineer Jamie Spangler and her team at Johns Hopkins develop innovative treatments for autoimmune disorders, cancer, and other complex diseases.