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Johns Hopkins UniversityEst. 1876

America’s First Research University

“Research is our hallmark, and its essential instruments—freedom of inquiry and expression, academic excellence, marshaling of evidence, rigorous and open debate, and an embrace of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints—form our core values.”

JHU President Ron Daniels

Research in action
As liver cancer rates surge, new treatments offer hope
Published Sept 16, 2025
Medical researchers at Johns Hopkins aim to accelerate therapies that improve and save lives as liver cancer becomes one of the most common cancers in the U.S.
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Flu fighters
Published Sept 10, 2025
Experts at Johns Hopkins and across the country work together to better understand the behavior and characteristics of respiratory viruses, how our immune system responds to them, and how we can prevent serious illness
Research in action
A group effort to understand Alzheimer's disease
Published Aug 5, 2025
A longitudinal study at Johns Hopkins that began in 1995 depends on the dedication of hundreds of people as well as NIH support
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Celebrating the critical impact of research

Without research—at Johns Hopkins and at thousands of other universities, medical schools, and research institutions across the nation—scientific breakthroughs suffer, and the lifesaving treatments of tomorrow are at risk.

An adult and child examine a vending machine filled with books.
An adult and child examine a vending machine filled with books.

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The Henderson-Hopkins School in East Baltimore unveiled its new book vending machine on Sept. 18, announcing that each student will receive a free book on their birthday.

From the Fall 2025 at Johns Hopkins University gallery.

Credit: Will Kirk / Johns Hopkins University

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