News-Letter

Noted Hopkins physician-scientist Douglas Kerr, M.D., Ph.D., spoke to Homewood students this week about his efforts to use stem cells to treat paralysis. The lecture was part of the "Conversations with Medicine" speaker series hosted by the Office of Pre-Professional Advising and AED, the pre-medical honors society.… 2 Comments

In an attempt to quell the AIDS epidemic in Africa, scientists at Makerere University in Uganda have begun working with scientists from Hopkins to test a promising new AIDS vaccine for children. The clinical trials testing out the new vaccine, known as ALVAC-HIV, are a public health landmark.… Post the First Comment

"I think I'm paralyzed!" This was the major thought in my mind the day after I ran my first full marathon, the Baltimore Under Armour marathon on Oct. 14. I had trained appropriately and felt strong throughout the race. I had even qualified for the Boston Marathon on my first attempt.… Post the First Comment