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Research Areas

Brain Tumor Center Research Areas

The Brain Tumor Center benefits from the extensive brain tumor research resources at Johns Hopkins. The translation of laboratory research to the bedside offers the best possible adjuvant treatment following surgery.
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Multiple Sclerosis Research Areas
Multiple sclerosis related research is active worldwide because the underlying cause of this devastating disease still remains unknown. Existing treatment strategies are only partially effective, leaving a desire for new therapies.
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Pediatric Neurosurgery Research Areas

The division of Pediatric Neurosurgery is active in all aspects of clinical and basic science research.

Our clinical research is focused on outcome and quality improvement in the management of hydrocephalus, craniosynostosis, achondroplasia, epilepsy and tumors.
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Project RESTORE Research Areas
As centers of excellence in two rare neuroimmunologic diseases (MS & TM), our first goal is to work towards developing a better understanding of the natural history of these diseases, thereby diagnosing and treating patients accurately and efficiently.
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Transverse Myelitis Research Areas
The Johns Hopkins Transverse Myelitis Center has numerous research studies that are currently underway. We have evaluated over 450 patients since the center was established.
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Follow the links below for detailed information about specific research laboratories and programs:

  •   Brain Cancer Biology & Therapy Lab
  •   Brain Tumor Stem Cell Lab
  •   Neuro-Oncology Surgical Outcomes
            Research Lab
  •   Neurovirology & Neuroimmunology Lab
  •   Spinal Column Biomechanics and
            Surgical Outcomes Lab
  •   The JHU NIMH Research Center
  • Neuro-AIDS Pilot Grant Announcement, 2008
    The Johns Hopkins University NIMH Center for Novel Therapeutics of HIV- associated Cognitive Disorders, located in the Department of Neurology, has announced the upcoming 2008 Developmental Pilot Grant Awards for innovative Neuro-AIDS projects. The grant awards are particularly designed to stimulate new projects and encourage new investigators to generate data which would be used for future grant applications. Faculty members of any rank are encouraged to apply, and collaborations with other academic institutions or international sites are allowable. The Center will award 2-4 pilot grants of $25,000 to $45,000 in direct costs for a one year period. Letters of Intent, a required first part of a two stage process are due by October 7, 2007. For additional information and supporting documents, CLICK HERE.
    For additional information please contact Carol at cscott28@jhmi.edu or by telephone at 410-955-0956.
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