"When I draw a molecule in China or in Argentina, it is the same molecule. People understand immediately without knowing Spanish or Chinese. That is beautiful. Our common goal is not about power or borders of the country, it is about bringing forward human knowledge."
- Ben Feringa, awarded the 2016 Nobel Prize in Chemistry
Introducing HPTw MRI (imaging saccharides) as a natural complement to APTw MRI (imaging proteins and peptides). Clinically feasible. Available for licensing (JHTV C18217).
https://t.co/LYs7qv8e9X
Congratulations to Dr. Jenny Hoang (@JennyKHoang), who has been named interim director of the Johns Hopkins Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, effective Feb. 2. The current director, Dr. Karen Horton, will step down after 10 years of distinguished service in the role and continue to oversee the management of Johns Hopkins Imaging during the interim period. Our congratulations to Dr. Hoang and deep appreciation to Dr. Horton!
Some exciting work happening at the intersection of stem cell biology and cancer imaging is seen in Dr. Jeff W.M. Bulte’s (@BulteJeff ) paper on “Mannose overexpression by mesenchymal cancer stem cells as imaging biomarker for tumor aggressiveness.” Congraulations to Dr. Bulte for receiving a TEDCO Maryland Stem Cell Research Fund Grant!
Johns Hopkins faculty and guests recently celebrated the installation of Dr. Peter Barker to the Jonathan S. Lewin, M.D. Professorship in the Department of Radiology. The professorship was established in 2025 to honor the pioneering work of Dr. Lewin and support the continued success of the department. Kudos, Dr. Lewin and Dr. Barker! For more, visit https://t.co/xwTSPYTRt8.