International Freezer Challenge
2023-05-01 - 2023-07-01
Ultra-low temperature freezers consume as much electricity annually as a typical single-family home. Hopkins laboratories can lower their lab’s carbon footprint and challenge your cold storage practices by taking part in the Freezer Challenge (https://www.freezerchallenge.org/). Supported by the International Institute for Sustainable Laboratories (I2SL) (https://www.i2sl.org/) and My Green Lab (https://www.mygreenlab.org/), this challenge is designed to promote best practices in cold storage management for laboratories around the world.

Johns Hopkins operates over 1,500 Ultra-low temperature freezers and even more refrigerators, standard freezers, and cold rooms that utilize millions of kWh per year. The annual challenge encourages labs to implement best practices related to cold storage maintenance, from temperature tuning (-70C is the new -80C) to removing ice buildup, that all contribute to making freezer more energy efficient.

This year, top performing labs at each Johns Hopkins school have the opportunity to earn up to $5,000 in awards used for sustainable purchases, repairs, or upgrades. All labs with cold-storage units are eligible to join the challenge.

The challenge runs through July 1, 2023 but actions as far back as August 1, 2022 are eligible be included. Many of these practices you may already be doing! As an added bonus, participation in the Freezer Challenge earns labs 2 Sustainability Actions Points towards Green Lab Certification.

To learn more about our other Green Labs initiatives (https://sustainability.jhu.edu/initiatives/green-laboratories/) at Johns Hopkins, please visit the Office of Sustainability website or email sustainability@jhu.edu. You can learn more from Freezer Challenge Asks Labs to Put Costly Energy Consumption on Ice (https://hub.jhu.edu/2022/02/03/international-freezer-lab-challenge-johns-hopkins/).

International Freezer Challenge 2024
2024-01-01 - 2024-06-30
Ultra-low temperature freezers consume as much electricity annually as a typical single-family home. Hopkins laboratories can lower their lab’s carbon footprint and challenge your cold storage practices by taking part in the Freezer Challenge (https://www.freezerchallenge.org/). Supported by the International Institute for Sustainable Laboratories (I2SL) (https://www.i2sl.org/) and My Green Lab (https://www.mygreenlab.org/), this challenge is designed to promote best practices in cold storage management for laboratories around the world.

Johns Hopkins operates over 1,500 Ultra-low temperature freezers and even more refrigerators, standard freezers, and cold rooms that utilize millions of kWh per year. The annual challenge encourages labs to implement best practices related to cold storage maintenance, from temperature tuning (-70C is the new -80C) to removing ice buildup, that all contribute to making freezer more energy efficient.

The challenge runs through January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. To learn more about our other Green Labs initiatives (https://sustainability.jhu.edu/initiatives/green-laboratories/) at Johns Hopkins, please visit the Office of Sustainability website or email sustainability@jhu.edu. You can learn more about past Freezer Challenges (https://hub.jhu.edu/search/) at Johns Hopkins.

Johns Hopkins Healthcare Design Competition Application
2024-02-12
Open to any student-led team that has designed a health-related solution. All countries. All academic fields.

A competition to celebrate good design in healthcare. Winners show a solid understanding of the need, the people impacted, focused problem-solving, and a great real-world solution.

Timeline:

February 12 – Submission of two-page proposals

March 18 – Finalists informed

April 13 – Final round (virtual event)

Eligibility for Application:

Project must be focused on a healthcare application in either of the four tracksDesigns of Solutions for Advanced Health Systems

Global Health/ Humanitarian Design

Healthcare Apps/ Digital Health

Post-Surgical Infection Management

Project must have been started after January 1, 2022

Project must be driven by full-time studentsPostdoc research projects are ineligible.

Projects that have utilized significant funding (>$100K) are ineligible.

Projects that are not run by full-time students are ineligible. For example, projects run by startup companies or faculty are ineligible.

Eligible full-time students include those working towards undergraduate, masters, doctoral, and professional degrees (MBA, MD, etc.).Project teams should comprise of more than one full-time student.

Applicants can submit multiple unique projects

BARCS Animal Shelter Donation Drive
2024-06-20 - 2024-07-23 | INBT Business Office @ Shaffer Hall 103
The Johns Hopkins Institute for NanoBioTechnology is accepting donations for BARCS, a non-profit animal shelter and pet adoption center in Baltimore.

BARCS is an open admission shelter, granting refuge to every abandoned, neglected, abused, lost, or surrendered animal that comes through their doors. No matter the circumstance, they do not turn away an animal in need of shelter, food, medical care, and a loving touch. Yearly, this equates to 11,000-12,000 dogs, cats, kittens, puppies, and even wildlife and exotic animals that need care and placement.

Please only purchase items from BARCS wish list (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LCfvT47AZkBPaCNmaLDMvPRysgdM71DIF_ekyUvYKAo/edit). Below is a list of some of those items.

Drop off donations at the institute’s business office, Shaffer Hall 103 or contact to Gina Wadas at ginawadas@jhu.edu to arrange pick up.

Toys & Enrichment

Kongs

Nylabones

Scratch boxes for cats

Feather wands

Chuck-it balls

Veterinary Care

Latex and non-latex gloves

Triple antibiotic ointment

Digital thermometers

Kennel care

Stainless steel no-flip bowls

Baby wipes

Cat brushes

Kitten nursing bottles

Food & Treats

Dog/puppy food: dry and wet (unopened)

Cat/kitten food: dry and wet (unopened)

Bully sticks

Smooth peanut butter

Full Moon brand dog treats (Training Size)

Cleaning Supplies

Paper towels

Dawn dish detergent

Lint rollers

Plastic watering cans

REU Applications Due
2026-02-01
The Johns Hopkins Institute for NanoBioTechnology offers undergraduate students from colleges and universities around the United States and its territories a chance to participate in research projects at a world-class research institution in the exciting area of nanobiotechnology, a place where biology, medicine, engineering, and nanoscience meet. The INBT has been administering the Nanotechnology for Biology and Bioengineering Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program since 2008 and has successfully hosted 150 students over 15 summers.

Applications are due February 1, 2026 and must be submitted on the National Science Foundation ETAP platform. Applications submitted through Handshake will not be considered.

More information about the program, application materials, student experiences, FAQs, and more are available here. (https://inbt.jhu.edu/nanobio-reu/)

Engineers Week
2026-02-22 - 2026-02-28 | Johns Hopkins University
Join the community at the Whiting School of Engineering for Engineers Week, a national, annual celebration of the vital contributions that engineers make to the world.

Transform Your Future: Celebrate Engineers Week 2026

From the devices in our pockets to the bridges we drive across, from clean water systems to lifesaving medical innovations, engineering touches every part of our lives. That’s why each year, Engineers Week is a time to celebrate the people who make all this possible—and to inspire the next generation of problem-solvers.

This year’s theme, Transform Your Future, is a powerful reminder that engineering doesn’t just shape our world—it shapes our opportunities, our communities, and the futures we can imagine for ourselves and our children.

And it starts with you.

Why Engineers Week Matters

Engineers Week (February 22─28, 2026) is more than a celebration of a profession—it’s a movement to show young people that engineering is creative, collaborative, and most importantly, open to everyone. When students see how engineering can make a real difference—and when they see people who look like them in those roles—they begin to believe: this could be my future, too.

Masters Co-Op Applications Due
2026-04-01
To broaden the opportunities for Master of Science in Engineering (MSE) students in the Whiting School of Engineering, the Institute for NanoBioTechnology (INBT) collaborates with major industry partners to offer a credited and paid co-op opportunity to MSE students in the Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (ChemBE), Materials Science and Engineering (MatSci), and Mechanical Engineering (MechE) programs. MSE students pursuing the essay-based track in these programs can apply to participate in the INBT Master’s Co-Op Program as an alternative to conducting research in JHU laboratories.

Applications are due April 1, 2026. More information about the program, application materials, student FAQs, and more are available here. (https://inbt.jhu.edu/masters/)

Johns Hopkins Engineering Design Day
2026-04-28 | Johns Hopkins Homewood Campus
Design Day is the Whiting School’s premier event that showcases Hopkins engineering students’ work. Students implement their classroom knowledge, creativity, and problem-solving skills to develop inventions and processes that solve real-world problems and create a better future.

This event is open to all! We welcome faculty, staff, other students, and the public. Enjoy more than 200 student presentations, posters, and demos representing every academic department at the Whiting School, and speak with students about their work. For more information, visit the Design Day website (https://designday.jhu.edu/), where you also can see examples of last year’s projects.

#JHUDesignDay26

Advances in Immunoengineering: Fundamentals and Cutting Edge Advances (2023)
2023-01-03 16:00 - 2023-01-19 17:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual
The Advances in Immunoengineering: Fundamentals and Cutting Edge Advances workshop is hosted by Johns Hopkins Translational Immunoengineering. The workshop meets twice a week for three weeks and participants are eligible for CME credit. The workshop is also offered as a two-credit course to Johns Hopkins students

The immunoengineering field is transforming cancer, autoimmunity, regeneration, and transplantation treatments by combining the diverse and complex fields of engineering and immunology. There is a significant need to train engineers in immunology and immunologists in quantitative engineering techniques. Moreover, there is a need to bridge basic immunological discoveries with advances in clinical application. This workshop will review immune system fundamentals and components, engineering strategies to modulate the immune system, and clinical applications.

After attending this workshop, the learner will demonstrate the ability to:

– Review the fundamentals and recent discoveries in the function of the immune system.

– Identify engineering strategies to manipulate the immune system.

– Describe the clinical applications of immunoengineering.

The full schedule, speakers, topics, and registration information are available on JH-TIE’s website (https://jhtie.jhmi.edu/training-upcoming/advances-in-immunoengineering-fundamentals-and-cutting-edge-advances-2023-workshop-and-course/).

Tickets: https://hopkinscme.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?P=0&EID=44419.

Academic Value Creation: A Seminar on Translating Your Research
2023-04-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Johns Hopkins Homewood Campus, Maryland 110
SCOPE:

Translational research aims to move discoveries from the laboratory to the real world, maximizing the societal benefit of knowledge creation. This seminar seeks to help participants understand the paths to transfer academic technologies to the marketplace, enabling Johns Hopkins expertise to solve real world challenges.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Upon completing the seminar, participants will be able to:

1. Explain the unique opportunities of the current climate for academic venture creation

2. Understand academic resources to help academic entrepreneurs

3. Define and apply three key principles of biomedical value creation

ABOUT THE SPEAKER:

Sashank Reddy completed his undergraduate studies at Johns Hopkins as a Beneficial Hodson Scholar, followed by MD/PhD studies at Harvard Medical School and MIT under the auspices of the NIH Medical Scientist Training Program. Following his clinical training at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Dr. Reddy joined the faculty in 2019. His NIH-funded laboratory studies developmental biology and regenerative medicine with a particular focus on soft tissues. Dr. Reddy is also an accomplished biomedical innovator and a founder of venture-backed companies. In his role at INBT, Dr. Reddy works to grow the scientific and translational excellence of the Institute.

A Hitchhiker’s and Backpacker’s View on Drug Delivery
2023-04-06 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Zoom Information: wse.zoom.us/j/96121697380 (https://jhtie.jhmi.edu/training-upcoming/johns-hopkins-translational-immunoengineering-2022-2023-seminar-series/)

Abstract: Effective delivery of drugs is a major problem in today’s therapeutics. At a fundamental level, the challenge of drug delivery reflects the fact that the drug distribution in the body is limited by body’s natural metabolic processes and transport barriers. These biological barriers, while serving an important purpose of regulating body’s metabolic functions, limit the drug dose that ultimately reaches the target site. Accordingly, many drugs fail to reach their full therapeutic potential. Our research aims to understand body’s key biological barriers and develop novel means to negotiate these barriers to deliver drugs. We have developed means to use body’s own circulatory cells including red blood cells, macrophages, monocytes, neutrophils, NK cells and T cells to overcome body’s barriers and deliver drugs to target tissues for the treatment of cancer, autoimmune disorders and trauma. I will present an overview of these strategies and their efficacy in drug delivery.

Samir Mitragotri is the Hiller Professor of Bioengineering and Wyss Professor of Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard University. His research is focused on drug delivery systems. He is an elected member of the National Academy of Engineering, National Academy of Medicine and National Academy of Inventors. He is also an elected fellow of AAAS, CRS, BMES, AIMBE, and AAPS. He is an author of over 400 publications, an inventor on over 225 patent/patent applications, and a Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher. He received his BS in Chemical Engineering from the Institute of Chemical Technology, India and a PhD in Chemical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Nano-Bio Symposium: Cell Programming
2023-04-21 08:00 - 17:00 | Johns Hopkins Homewood Campus
All are welcome to attend our 16th Nano-Bio Symposium on Cell Programming.

From Robert Hooke’s hazy observations to today’s single cell sequences and super-resolution images, cells have been a central focus of biological investigation. In 2023, the INBT’s Nano-Bio Symposium will explore breakthroughs in our ability to understand and program cells. Pioneering speakers will catalog the growing diversity of cell fate and cell state in multicellular organisms. Attendees will learn about powerful approaches to engineer cells using genetic, transcriptomic, and metabolic tools. And we will see how these methods are being translated into the clinic, ushering in a new era of powerful cellular therapies. By bringing together engineers, cell biologists, and translational scientists, the symposium will map the frontiers of this fundamental unit of biological organization.

This is event will feature lectures and a poster competition with a reception. Registration will be required.

More information coming soon.

National Nanotechnology Day
2023-10-09 13:30 - 15:30 | Croft Hall G40
Join the Institute for NanoBioTechnology in celebrating National Nanotechnology Day. We’ll have nano-focused bingo, nano building blocks, molding clay, snack-sized treats, and more. Come socialize with other INBT community members.

National Nanotechnology Day is an annual event featuring community-led events and activities on or around October 9 to help raise awareness of nanotechnology, its use in products that enrich our daily lives, and the challenges and opportunities for the future. This date, 10/9, pays homage to the nanometer scale, 10 –9 meters. Learn more about the National Nanotechnology Initiative’s Nanotechnology Day (https://www.nano.gov/nationalnanotechnologyday).

The theme for this year’s National Nanotechnology Day is “Enabling the Nanotechnology Revolution.” This phrase is inspired by the vision statement for the NNI which is to enable “a future in which the ability to understand and control matter at the nanoscale leads to ongoing revolutions in technology and industry that benefit society.” This year we are celebrating nanotechnology’s achievements over the past 20 years, as well as looking forward to how the NNI can continue to best support critical and emerging technologies of the future.

Advances in Immunoengineering: Fundamentals and Cutting Edge Advances (2024)
2024-01-02 16:00 - 2024-01-18 17:30 | Virtual
The Advances in Immunoengineering: Fundamentals and Cutting Edge Advances workshop is hosted by Johns Hopkins Translational Immunoengineering. The workshop meets twice a week for three weeks and participants are eligible for CME credit. The workshop is also offered as a one-credit course to Johns Hopkins students

The immunoengineering field is transforming cancer, autoimmunity, regeneration, and transplantation treatments by combining the diverse and complex fields of engineering and immunology. There is a significant need to train engineers in immunology and immunologists in quantitative engineering techniques. Moreover, there is a need to bridge basic immunological discoveries with advances in clinical application. This workshop features 12 speakers that will review immune system fundamentals and components, engineering strategies to modulate the immune system, and clinical applications.

After attending this workshop, the learner will demonstrate the ability to:

– Review the fundamentals and recent discoveries in the function of the immune system.

– Identify engineering strategies to manipulate the immune system.

– Describe the clinical applications of immunoengineering.

The full schedule, speakers, topics, and registration information are available on JH-TIE’s website. (https://jhtie.jhmi.edu/training-upcoming/advances-in-immunoengineering-fundamentals-and-cutting-edge-advances-2024-workshop-and-course/)

Tickets: https://hopkinscme.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?P=0&EID=44419.

Enabling the Nanotechnology Revolution: Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the 21st Century Century Nanotechnology Research and Development Act
2024-03-05 20:30 | Fred Kavli Auditorium @ Washington DC
Scientists and engineers across many fields and disciplines are united by their work at the nanoscale. Their diverse efforts have helped produce everything from faster microchips to powerful mRNA vaccines. The transformative impact of this work has been spurred by the coordination and focus on U.S. nanotechnology established by the 21st Century Nanotechnology Research and Development Act in 2003. Celebrating such a broad impact and envisioning the future can be quite challenging, but this event will bring together voices from across the emerging technology landscape. There will be experts who can speak on the importance of nanotechnology in quantum engineering, optics, EHS, plastics, DEIA, microelectronics, medicine, education, manufacturing, and more. We can’t predict what will emerge from this lively discussion between researchers, policymakers, members of industry, educators, and the public, but the conversation can only benefit from including more diverse perspectives – especially yours.

Magnetic Particle Imaging (MPI) Workshop
2024-03-22 12:00 - 15:30 | Kennedy Krieger
The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Department of Radiology and the KKI F.M. Kirby Research Center invite you to their first locoregional MPI Workshop, organized by Adnan Bibic and Jeff W.M. Bulte (https://inbt.jhu.edu/people/jeff-bulte/), where they will discuss the opportunities that Magnetic Particle Imaging (MPI) (https://inbt.jhu.edu/new-magnetic-particle-imager-offers-new-opportunities-in-molecular-and-cellular-imaging-research/) can provide for molecular, cellular, and functional imaging of biological processes in living organisms.

This event serves two purposes:

1. Introduction to MPI: They will provide an overview of the emerging MPI technology and what it can do that other non-invasive imaging modalities cannot.

2. Sharing Insights: Existing users will present their cutting-edge research findings, with the goal to foster new collaborations and generating new ideas. Interested people from other institutions in the Mid-Atlantic region have been invited to participate.

What is MPI?

MPI is an emerging non-invasive imaging technique that directly detects magnetic nanoparticles acting as a “cold” tracer imaging agent. Similar to “hot” radiotracers used in nuclear medicine, it is quantitative providing specific information without background signal. It is ultra-sensitive, currently used here in rodents, and in further clinical development elsewhere.

What to Expect

1. Research Showcases: Hear about the latest advancements in MPI research.

2. Networking Opportunities: Connect with the regional MPI community.

3. Q&A Session: Engage with experts and share your thoughts.

4. Hands-On Demos: Experience MPI firsthand through demonstrations.

Registration

Join in person or stream online. Register by March 8, 2024 to secure your in-person spot. They have a maximum of 40 participants. If you can’t make it in person, all registered participants will be able to stream in except for the hands-on demo. Contact adnan.bibic@jhmi.edu to register.

Location

Kennedy Krieger Inc.

707 N. Broadway, Room 510

Baltimore, MD 21218

17th Nano-Bio Symposium: RNA Innovations
2024-05-13 08:00 - 16:00 | Johns Hopkins Homewood Campus
All are welcome to attend our 17th Nano-Bio Symposium on RNA Innovations. All are welcome to attend our 17th Nano-Bio Symposium on RNA Innovations. Innovations in RNA biology and therapeutics show immense potential in transforming the landscape of medical research and biotechnology development. RNA, particularly messenger RNA (mRNA), has emerged as a groundbreaking tool and is revolutionizing the way researchers and clinicians approach medicine. This year’s symposium will explore the unprecedented possibilities of RNA innovations and its novel therapeutic avenues. We welcome experts, researchers, and enthusiasts to join us as we converge to share knowledge, exchange ideas, and delve into the latest advancements so that our collective efforts advance the full potential of RNA-based technologies and shape the future of healthcare and biomedicine.

This is event will feature guest speakers and a poster competition with a reception. Registration is required.

Frameshift Technology Training & Case Competition
2024-07-22 08:00 - 2024-07-24 17:00 | Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Frameshift is an academic initiative that combines an entrepreneurial spirit and translational growth environment to develop new therapies rapidly using immunoengineering technologies. This initiative showcases innovative biological advances at the intersection of immunology, engineering, and medicine.

This in-person three-day event that will teach trainees about Johns Hopkins Translational Immunoengineering technologies and potential applications, provide hands-on experience with relevant techniques, and develop new ideas about the application of these technologies in a team-based, hackathon-style competition. The workshop will be split into two portions. The first is seminars and hands-on lab demonstrations where participants will experience how to synthesize and use core TR&D platforms. The second is an entrepreneurial showcase where participants create and pitch a novel immunoengineering solution using a combination of the TR&D technologies.

Target Audience

Postdoctoral scholars and candidates pursuing research-intensive and clinically focused advanced degrees, including but not limited to those in Ph.D., M.D., and PharmD granting programs.

Dates

Event: July 22 – 24, 2024

Registration deadline: June 30, 2024

Location

Johns Hopkins School of Medicine

Prizes

TBD

REU Student Presentations
2024-07-31 13:00 - 16:30 | Shriver Clipper Room and Zoom
Every summer the INBT welcomes undergraduate students to the Nanotechnology for Biology and Bioengineering Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) (https://inbt.jhu.edu/nanobio-reu/) program. Students spend 9-10 weeks with INBT faculty and mentors heavily engaged in research projects ranging from developing cancer therapies and diagnostic tools to using regenerative engineering to heal the body. They also participate in professional development training, networking activities, and explore Baltimore and other surrounding cities. We welcome you to join us to see presentations by our 2024 summer students as they showcase their research projects.

This event is hybrid and space is limited in the Shriver Clipper Room. If space is unavailable please join by Zoom.

Join Zoom Meeting

https://wse.zoom.us/j/92127901049

Meeting ID: 921 2790 1049

Johns Hopkins Translational Immunoengineering Inaugural Symposium 2025
2025-03-04 08:00 - 13:00 | Chevy Chase Auditorium, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
The immunoengineering field is transforming cancer, autoimmunity, regeneration, and transplantation treatments by combining the diverse and complex fields of engineering and immunology. This symposium will highlight some of the latest advances in immunoengineering with a focus on translational aspects of the field. It is also a celebration of Johns Hopkins Translational ImmunoEngineering Center renewal and its accomplishments.

Keynote Speakers

Michel Sadelain, MD

Inaugural Director of the Columbia Initiative in Cell Engineering and Therapy

Robert Seder, MD

Chief, Cellular Immunology Section, Vaccine Research Center, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, NIH

Masters Co-Op Information Session
2025-03-07 15:30 - 16:30 | Croft Hall G40, Homewood campus
The Institute for NanoBioTechnology collaborates with major industry partners to offer a Maters Cooperative (Co-Op) Education (https://inbt.jhu.edu/masters/) program for Johns Hopkins masters of science in engineering (MSE) students. The program provides MSE students career training while employed with an industry partner for six months where they gain work experience, network, and build technical and non-technical skills that prepares them for a competitive job market. Students receive a salary from the company while employed and college credit for completing the requirements.

Attend our information session to learn more about the program. Refreshments will be provided.

Contact Luke Thorstenson (https://inbt.jhu.edu/people/luke-thorstenson/) and Avery Barth, mbarth5@jh.edu, with questions or comments.

Master’s Co-Op Program Information Session
2025-03-27 15:00 - 16:00 | Croft Hall G40 @ Homewood Campus
To broaden the opportunities for Master of Science in Engineering (MSE) students in the Whiting School of Engineering, the Institute for NanoBioTechnology (INBT) collaborates with major industry partners to offer a credited and paid co-op opportunity to MSE students in the Masters Co-Op Program (https://inbt.jhu.edu/masters/). Participating students work at a biotech or other engineering company for six months and receive full-time pay and credits equivalent to a year of academic research. They also build their professional network and gain technical and non-technical skills that prepare them for a competitive job market.

Current and prospective MSE students are welcome to join our information session to learn more about the program. Pizza and beverages will be provided.

Master’s Co-Op Program Info Session
2025-09-03 12:00 - 13:00 | Croft Hall G40
To broaden the opportunities for Master of Science in Engineering (MSE) students in the Whiting School of Engineering, the Institute for NanoBioTechnology (INBT) collaborates with major industry partners to offer a credited and paid co-op opportunity to MSE students. Participating students work at a biotech or other engineering company for six months and receive full-time pay and credits equivalent to a year of academic research. They also build their professional network and gain technical and non-technical skills that prepare them for a competitive job market.

Current and prospective MSE students are welcome to join our information session to learn more about the program. Refreshments will be provided.

Advances in Immunoengineering: Fundamentals and Cutting Edge Advances (2026)
2026-01-05 16:00 - 2026-01-14 17:30 | Virtual
The Advances in Immunoengineering: Fundamentals and Cutting Edge Advances workshop is hosted by Johns Hopkins Translational Immunoengineering (https://jhtie.jhmi.edu/), The Johns Hopkins Translational Tissue Engineering Center (https://ttec.johnshopkins.edu/), and The Johns Hopkins Institute for NanoBioTechnology.

The immunoengineering field is transforming cancer, autoimmunity, regeneration, and transplantation treatments by combining the diverse and complex fields of engineering and immunology. There is a significant need to train engineers in immunology and immunologists in quantitative engineering techniques. Moreover, there is a need to bridge basic immunological discoveries with advances in clinical application. This workshop features 12 speakers that will review immune system fundamentals and components, engineering strategies to modulate the immune system, and clinical applications.

After attending this workshop, the learner will demonstrate the ability to:

– Review the fundamentals and recent discoveries in the function of the immune system.

– Identify engineering strategies to manipulate the immune system.

– Describe the clinical applications of immunoengineering.

The full schedule, speakers, topics, and registration information are available on JH-TIE’s website. (https://jhtie.jhmi.edu/training-upcoming/advances-in-immunoengineering-fundamentals-and-cutting-edge-advances-2026-workshop-and-course-2/)

Participants are eligible for CME credit. The workshop is also offered as a one-credit course to Johns Hopkins students.

Tickets: https://hopkinscme.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?P=5&EID=66973.

Engineering the Future of Life and Health – 20 Years of Discovery, Innovation, and Technology: INBT’s 19th Nano-Bio Symposium
2026-05-04 09:00 - 16:30 | Johns Hopkins Homewood Campus
The Institute for NanoBioTechnology will celebrates two decades of cutting-edge research at the interface of nanotechnology, biology, and engineering at our 2026 annual symposium. This year’s theme, “Engineering the Future of Life and Health,” highlights how INBT’s multidisciplinary community continues to pioneer technologies that reshape human health and medicine, from molecular design and cellular programming to human health and performance. The symposium will feature sessions led by INBT faculty representing our five research pillars—cancer, sensing, aging, genome engineering, and cell programming—showcasing cutting-edge advances and future directions that define the next era of convergent bioengineering.

All are welcome to attend our 19th Nano-Bio Symposium on the Johns Hopkins University Homewood campus. This event will include lectures, a poster competition, and networking reception.

More information to come, but learn about our symposium’s history (https://inbt.jhu.edu/inbt-symposiums/).
