Congratulations to BMB Assistant Professor Utthara Nayar on receiving one of this year's prestigious @jhu.edu Catalyst Awards to support the @nayar-lab.bsky.social’s work on endocrine resistant breast cancer! Catalyst awards recognize and support innovative projects by early career faculty.

20 Johns Hopkins early-career faculty receive latest round of Catalyst Awards

Each honoree receives $100K to accelerate their groundbreaking research and join a cohort of more than 350 early-career investigators from across the university who have earned the award since 2015

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Have you heard about the sunscreen ingredient that was recently approved by the FDA, and wondered what it means for you? Our chair, @ashi-w.bsky.social, spoke with @theaacr.bsky.social about how it works and what it means for sun protection

What to Know About the New FDA-approved Sunscreen Ingredient Bemotrizinol

Melanoma expert Ashani T. Weeraratna explains how the new FDA-approved sunscreen ingredient—bemotrizinol—compares to other ingredients.

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Online today @natcellbio.nature.com! The Cai Lab discovered a type of large condensate in the nucleus of renal cell carcinoma cells with high levels of the TEAD1 transcription factor that are different than previously characterized transcriptional condensates (1/3)

Discovery of Condensate ‘Storage Units’ in Cells Points to New Cancer Research and Treatment Targets | Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

Clusters storing gene activators near inactive regions of DNA in cell nuclei could illuminate cancer biology.

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Congratulations to BMB Assistant Professor Brittany Jenkins-Lord on receiving a @jhu.edu Nexus research award for her project with @johnshopkinsepi.bsky.social Associate Professor Avonne Connor! Check out the HUB story for more details ⤵️

Johns Hopkins announces funding for Washington, D.C.-based projects and research

The Nexus Awards Program supports a diverse range of programming, research, and teaching activities at the Hopkins Bloomberg Center

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The final BMB seminar of the 2025-2026 series features a presentation by Yogesh Goyal, Assistant Professor, Cell and Developmental Biology Department, Northwestern University, and Investigator, Chan Zuckerberg Biohub: 🗓️Wednesday May 27 🕚11 a.m. 📍W5030

BMB Seminar | Single-Cell Cartography: Mapping Plasticity and Drug Resistance in Cancer | Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

Yogesh Goyal of Northwestern University and the Chan Zuckerberg Biohub will present the April Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Seminar

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🎓Congratulations graduates!🎓 At today’s @johnshopkinssph.bsky.social Convocation we celebrated the 14 MHS, 55 ScM, and 9 PhD graduates who completed their degrees in our Department this academic year. We're proud of all you've done here at BMB and are excited to see what you do next!

Today is the @johnshopkinssph.bsky.social convocation, and we'd like to send congratulations to this year's Master of Arts in Public Health Biology graduates! The MAPHB is an interdepartmental program from BMB, @johnshopkinsehe.bsky.social, and @johnshopkinsmmi.bsky.social!

At the Johns Hopkins Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Department, we do innovative research into the cellular processes and biological systems that form the foundation of medical and public health advances, in a dynamic, collaborative environment where students can learn and flourish. Look inside⤵️

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As the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Department at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, we are at a unique intersection of basic biology, public health, and medicine, which…

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Today’s the application deadline for our MHS program and the interdepartmental MAPHB! Make sure your application is submitted in SOPHAS by 11:59 p.m. ET! Full details on how to apply ⤵️

How to Apply | Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

We understand that applying to graduate programs can be a bit overwhelming. We've created this page to serve as your go-to resource when you have a question about applying to our School.

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Congratulations to Dr. Srushti Kittane on her AACR-Breast Cancer Research Foundation Scholar-In-Training award! Srushti, who successfully defended her PhD thesis earlier this month, presented about her work in the Toska Lab on the role of FOXA1 in breast cancer at the AACR 2026 general meeting.

One week left to apply for our MHS program and the interdepartmental MAPHB! Applications are due in SOPHAS on May 1 – find full details on the application process ⤵️

How to Apply | Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

We understand that applying to graduate programs can be a bit overwhelming. We've created this page to serve as your go-to resource when you have a question about applying to our School.

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If you’re attending #AACR26, you can find out about some of the newest research from our department!

Congratulations to Dr. Kittane! Srushti Kittane successfully defended her PhD thesis today. At her seminar this afternoon, we learned about her work in the Toska Lab on “Mechanisms of Epigenetic Regulation in Hormone-Driven Cancers and Development”

We are proud to again be recognized by our peer schools and programs as the #1 public health school in the nation, as reported by U.S. News & World Report. The Bloomberg School is grateful to partner closely with our peers on our shared commitment to improving health for people everywhere.

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Again Rated #1 by Peers in U.S. News & World Report | Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

The School has held the #1 spot since the rankings began in 1994. The School has also been named by peers as a leader in five specialty areas within public health this year.

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Applications close soon for our Master of Health Science (MHS)! This 9-month program offers preparation for a wide range of career paths with focus on biomedical fields in medicine, science, industry and beyond. Apply by May 1 – learn more ⤵️

MHS in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

MHS program focused on cellular and molecular biology at the intersection of biology, medicine, and public health, preparing students for a wide range of careers

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Our Master of Health Science offers students an in-depth grounding in cellular and molecular biology. Beyond the classroom, students can explore career paths and gain real-world experience, from internships to lab research, with opportunities to apply to transfer to our ScM program. Apply by May 1!

MHS in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

MHS program focused on cellular and molecular biology at the intersection of biology, medicine, and public health, preparing students for a wide range of careers

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Upcoming PhD defense seminar! Srushti Kittane of the Toska Lab will present “Mechanisms of Epigenetic Regulation in Hormone-Driven Cancers and Development” 🗓️Wednesday, April 8 ⏰1:30 p.m. ET 📍 Sheldon Hall (W1214) 🔗Open to the BMB community via Zoom - DM for link by Monday April 6

Applications are still open for our Master of Health Science (MHS)! This 9-month program balances a required core curriculum, covering public health, cellular and molecular biology topics, with electives that allow students to tailor coursework to their interests and career goals. Apply by May 1.

MHS in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

MHS program focused on cellular and molecular biology at the intersection of biology, medicine, and public health, preparing students for a wide range of careers

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Congratulations Dr. Li! Jeffrey Li successfully defended his PhD thesis today. At his seminar we learned about his work in the Green Lab, an outstanding project to discern how different classes of ribosome collisions lead to distinct cellular responses that are critical to cell fate decisions.

Next week’s BMB seminar features a presentation by Chongzhi Zang, Associate Professor, Genome Sciences Department, and Director of Computational Genomics, University of Virginia: 🗓️Wednesday, March 25 🕚11 a.m. 📍W5030

BMB Seminar 3.25.2025 | Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

The Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Department welcomes Chongzhi Zang of University of Virginia to present our February seminar

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Congratulations to the E.V. McCollum Chair of Biochemistry, Ashani Weeraratna, on her election to the @theaacr.bsky.social Board of Directors!

Upcoming PhD defense seminar! Jeffrey Li of the Green Lab will present “Characterization of Signaling and Quality Control Pathways Induced by Ribosome Collisions” 🗓️Wedsnesday March 25 ⏰1pm ET 📍 PCTB Mountcastle Auditorium 🔗Open to the BMB community in-person & online - DM for link by Monday March 23

Are you looking for a graduate program that will help you build a career in health care or biomedical research? Our MHS degree offers a grounding in the cellular and molecular biology at the intersection of biology, medicine and public health, and preparation for medical school or PhD programs.

MHS in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

MHS program focused on cellular and molecular biology at the intersection of biology, medicine, and public health, preparing students for a wide range of careers

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Join us today for #ONEHopkins, Johns Hopkins’ annual day of giving! In this milestone year, make a gift of $35 and get a limited-edition Hopkins sesquicentennial backpack. If you would like to donate to BMB specifically, select the “other” designation in the form and type in our department name.

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Join me and make a gift to ONEHopkins 2026!

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Want to get a student’s perspective on our MHS program, or the fully online, interdepartmental MA in Public Health Biology? Chat with current students through the Bloomberg Ambassador system!

Connect with Current Students | Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

Our students come from all over the world and represent our different master's and doctoral programs. To learn more about what it's like to be a Bloomberg student, please follow these easy steps to…

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Applications are still open for our 9-month MHS program, offering preparation for a wide range of career paths with focus on biomedical fields in medicine, science, industry and beyond.

MHS in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

MHS program focused on cellular and molecular biology at the intersection of biology, medicine, and public health, preparing students for a wide range of careers

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Going to #ASBMB2026? You can check out some of the newest research in the Kavran Lab in Tuesday's poster sessions, presented by PhD students Jon Vose and Sam Botterbusch!

Next week’s BMB seminar features a presentation by Hai Dang Nguyen, Assistant Professor, Pharmacology Department, University of Minnesota: 🗓️Wednesday February 25 🕚11 a.m. 📍W5030

BMB Seminar 2.25.2026 | Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

The Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Department welcomes Hai Dang Nguyen of the University of Minnesota to present a lecture in our seminar series.

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Join us tomorrow! At our virtual session Friday morning at 10 a.m. ET we'll answer questions and discuss our MHS and ScM degree programs. Register below ⤵️

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Interested in our master degree programs? Join a virtual info session Friday Feb. 13 at 10 am ET. We'll answer questions and discuss our 9-month MHS, which provides in-depth grounding in cellular and molecular biology, and our 2-year (ScM), which adds on extensive lab research experience. Register⤵️

Interested in our master degree programs? Join a virtual info session Friday Feb. 13 at 10 am ET. We'll answer questions and discuss our 9-month MHS, which provides in-depth grounding in cellular and molecular biology, and our 2-year (ScM), which adds on extensive lab research experience. Register⤵️

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Master's Programs Information

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