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Ludwig “Lenny” Brand, 48-year member of the Department of Biology, passes away at 90

Ludwig “Lenny” Brand, 48-year member of the Department of Biology, passes away at 90

The department is deeply saddened to share the news of Lenny Brand’s recent passing. He died on January 5, 2021, just after his 90th birthday. Dr. Brand, a pioneering scientist […]

Maurice Bessman, renowned biochemical enzymologist and Biology faculty member for over 60 years, passes away at 93

Maurice Bessman, renowned biochemical enzymologist and Biology faculty member for over 60 years, passes away at 93

The department is deeply saddened to share the news of Maurice Bessman’s recent passing.  Not only was Maurice an outstanding scientist, he was also a warm and generous colleague and […]

CMDB faculty member, Xin Chen, to join HHMI investigators this year

CMDB faculty member, Xin Chen, to join HHMI investigators this year

On September 23,2021, Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI), the largest private biomedical research institution in the nation, announced it is investing $300 million in 33 new investigators this year, including […]

Faculty Focus: Vincent Hilser

Faculty Focus: Vincent Hilser

Three questions with Professor and Chair Vincent Hilser about his research, teaching, and hobbies.

Dr. Ian Dobbie joins JHU as its new Director of the Integrated Imaging Center (IIC)

Dr. Ian Dobbie joins JHU as its new Director of the Integrated Imaging Center (IIC)

The Department of Biology is pleased to welcome Dr. Ian Dobbie, who will be assuming the role of Director of the Integrated Imaging Center! Dr. Dobbie comes to us from […]