News & Announcements Archive


Congratulations to Taekjip Ha and Cynthia Wolberger!

Congratulations to Taekjip Ha and Cynthia Wolberger!
We are proud to celebrate the latest accomplishment of PMB Professors Taekjip Ha and Cynthia Wolberger, who have been elected to the National Academy of Medicine. New members are elected for major contributions to the advancement of medical sciences, health care, and public health. Taekjip Ha, Phd, has been recognized for his co-invention of the […]


In Memoriam, Mario Amzel

In Memoriam, Mario Amzel
PMB is deeply saddened by the passing of Mario Amzel, one of the founders of Biophysics at Johns Hopkins. Mario was a true scholar with a vast knowledge of biophysics, physiology, structural biology, and physical chemistry. And Mario was a dear friend. He will be greatly missed by his biophysics family.


Congratulations Edgar!

Congratulations Edgar!
2nd year PMB student Edgar Manriquez-Sandoval was nominated for the 2022 Global Young Scientist Summit (GYSS). Edgar will be among the first group of participants from Johns Hopkins University and plans to take full advantage of this opportunity!


Kudos to Prof. Karen Fleming!

Kudos to Prof. Karen Fleming!
PMB professor Karen Fleming has been inducted into the first ever class of ASBMB fellows. ASBMB fellows are recognized for their meritorious efforts to advance the molecular life sciences through sustained outstanding accomplishments in areas such as scientific research, education, mentorship, commitment to diversity and service to the society and scientific community.


Congratulations Amanda!

Congratulations Amanda!
Congratulations to Amanda Qu for being awarded a 2021 NSF Graduate Research Fellowship. Amanda is currently a second year student in Doug Barrick’s lab. Yay Amanda!!!


Congratulations to Mel Nune!

Congratulations to Mel Nune!
PMB student Mel Nune won the Young Investigators’ Day Alicia Showalter Reynolds Award! This award is provided by the Dean’s Office of the School of Medicine, and recognizes the research of outstanding Ph.D. students across the School of Medicine. Mel will be recognized at an awards ceremony on April 6th.


Congratulations Elmer Zapata-Mercado!

Congratulations Elmer Zapata-Mercado!
PMB student Elmer Zapata-Mercado (Hristova lab) was inducted into the Edward Alexander Bouchet Graduate Honor Society!  The Bouchet Society recognizes outstanding academic achievement and commitment to diversity.