After facing cancer, Armeane & Mary Choksi turned gratitude into action. Their gift to @HopkinsUrology funds early-stage cancer research & supports young scientists through the Choksi Scholar program. Read more:

Karen Horton, MD, leads @Hopkins_Rad with a vision for innovation in care, education, and research. With support from the Reames family, she’s ensuring trainees are prepared for the radiology of the future. #FacultyFriday. Read more:

Tony and Laura Roussos are supporting @RehabHopkins at @HopkinsBayview through a 3-year pledge — the first gift of its kind to the program. Tony spent more than a month in the unit as he recovered from a stroke. Read more:

Funded by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, @HopkinsEngineer's Rui Ni and his research group are reproducing and studying electrical storms in their lab to test whether turbulence can increase the chance of lightning. Read more:

Happy #FourthOfJuly Blue Jays!

Last week, the Johns Hopkins community gathered in London! More than 200 alumni and friends heard from President Ron Daniels, enjoyed a thought-provoking panel discussion on politics and policy, and built connections during a cocktail reception. #HopkinsInLondon

With ticks moving north, tick infections have been on the rise. However, with support from Karen Peetz, Bus '81, the Lyme and Tickborne Diseases Research and Education Institute is working to understand and prevent tickborne diseases. Learn more:

James and Heather Gills made a transformational gift to the Wilmer Eye Institute, which includes a rising professorship in their names held by T. Y. Alvin Liu, MD. Learn more: #FacultyFriday

Earlier this month, hundreds of Johns Hopkins affiliates joined in Baltimore City's Pride celebration! #PrideMonth #GoHop

What brings @ThomasDolby joy is working with his students. Dolby, a platinum-selling recording artist who's worked with @george_peabody since 2014, was named the inaugural Taylor A. Hanex Professor in Music for New Media. #WorldMusicDay.

Dr. Risa Wolf wears many hats: pediatric endocrinologist, NIH-funded researcher — and co-founder of Camp Charm City. Her work helps kids with type 1 diabetes thrive both in clinic and at camp. #FacultyFriday . Read more:

Dr. Robert Brodsky has devoted much of his career to sickle cell disease (SCD). In February, he and collaborators at @HopkinsMedicine reported that a new bone marrow transplant is curative for 90% of adults with SCD. #SickleCellAwareness. Read more:

Johns Hopkins is coming to the United Kingdom on 26 June! Join President Ron Daniels, faculty leaders, and members of the Hopkins community in London for an evening of learning and networking. Register now:

Happy #MascotDay to our favorite Blue Jay! #GoHop

Happy #FathersDay to all of the fathers, father figures, and impactful men in our Blue Jays' lives!

Jeff Coller's work with @hopkinsengineer and @hopkinsmedicine has led to fundamental shifts in the understanding of gene expression. With NIH support, his lab develops groundbreaking treatments for genetic disorders. #FacultyFriday. Read more:

David Zamierowski, Med '68, supports the groundbreaking simulation education happening at @JHUNursing's Center for Simulation and Immersive Learning. The center is home to labs for practicing a wide variety of essential skills. Learn more:

Learn more about how you can support the Hopkins Student Center:

Back in 2000, there was no student center — so the Class of 2000 made memories wherever they could. 25 years later, they raised $10K together to help build the space they always wanted. 50 alums, one collective gift. Read more:

Last month, danah bella was named @george_peabody’s inaugural Sandra Levi Distinguished Chair of Dance. As a passionate arts advocate and community leader, Sandra Levi Gerstung is the perfect person to support bella and Peabody’s growing dance program. #FacultyFriday