On Thursday, Sept. 24 at the National Postdoctoral Appreciation Week keynote at the School of Public Health, Nobel laureate Peter Agre reflected on his journey to the discovery of aquaporins and the irreplaceable human beings who inspired him along the way.
In his recent seminar on Sept. 10, Idan Blank set forth to explain “Understanding ‘Understanding’ in Language Models”.
In a recent interview with The News-Letter, Dr. Amy Quan discusses the science behind facial fat grafting.
Sridevi Sarma, professor for biomedical engineering at the Whiting School of Engineering, presented a seminar detailing her team’s work on a neural health index on Sept. 9.
On Thursday, Sept. 10, Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) professor Rafael L. Bras expanded upon his role as a supervisor during the construction of the Venice Gates, including a discussion of its execution and why this solution was chosen.
One Year On, The News-Letter interviewed several Hopkins researchers again to learn more about the ongoing impacts and concerns regarding federal funding.
The News-Letter interviewed several experts to present some insights into the rapidly developing 2026 Bundibugyo virus Ebola outbreak.
Brad Marston, a Physics professor at Brown University, gave a seminar on Thursday, April 23rd, 2026 titled, ‘Can Physics Stop Climate Change?’, organized by the Department of Physics and Astronomy.
The olfactory system is essential for most animals: it supports postnatal survival, detects environmental hazards and mediates emotional, social and nutritional behaviors.
Here’s this week’s science news in review.
The area surrounding Hopkins is home to many species of birds commonly found in the Baltimore region. On Friday, April 10, the Behavioral Biology Steering Committee organized a birding expedition open to students across all majors to explore and appreciate the campus avians.
Rejji Kuruvilla is a Professor of Biology and Vice Dean for Natural Sciences who studies the development and maintenance of the sympathetic nervous system. In an interview with The News-Letter, she described her research and duties as an administrator.
Roma Desai is a junior pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering. She is a recipient of the 2026 Barry Goldwater Scholarship, which awards undergraduate students interested in pursuing a career in scientific research. In an interview with The News-Letter, Desai described her research experience and future plans.
Sameer Gabbita is a junior at Hopkins, majoring in Biomedical Engineering. In an interview with The News-Letter, he reflects on his research journey and his recent achievement becoming a Goldwater Scholar.
Oliver Nizet is a junior pursuing Bachelors of Science in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering and Computer Science. He is a recipient of the 2026 Barry Goldwater Scholarship, which awards undergraduate students interested in pursuing a career in scientific research. In an interview with The News-Letter, Nizet described his research experience and future plans.
Henry Le Chang is a junior who was recently awarded the Barry Goldwater Scholarship for his research in neuroscience. In an interview with The News-Letter, Chang discussed his work investigating the biological mechanisms of pain and itch, his research journey at Hopkins and the lessons he learned, as well as his vision for advancing his work.
On Tuesday, April 7, the Department of Chemistry welcomed Herdeline Ann "Digs" Ardoña from the University of California, Irvine, for a seminar titled "Precision engineering of macromolecular systems as transducer biomaterials."
In an interview with The News-Letter, Thiam discussed his research under Dr. Brett Morrison, a neurologist at the Hopkins School of Medicine focusing on neuromuscular medicine.
In an interview with The News-Letter, Brandacher discussed the goals of the reconstructive transplant program and the challenges of vascularized composite allografts (VCA), the process of transferring tissues from donor to recipient, along with the innovations his team is pursuing to improve organ preservation.
Take some time to catch up on the latest scientific news from around the world.
