Johns Hopkins University (often abbreviated as Johns Hopkins, Hopkins, or JHU) is a private research university in Baltimore, Maryland. Founded in 1876, Johns Hopkins was the first U.S. university based on the European research institution model. The university is named for its first benefactor, the American entrepreneur and Quaker philanthropist Johns Hopkins. Hopkins' $7 million bequest to establish the university was the largest philanthropic gift in U.S. history up to that time.
The Johns Hopkins University Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Sciences in Baltimore is a premier center dedicated to advancing cancer treatment through integrated patient care, innovative research, and comprehensive education. It provides highly specialized, patient-centered care utilizing state-of-the-art technologies including proton therapy, delivered by expert multidisciplinary teams. A significant emphasis is placed on translational research, accelerating the application of scientific discoveries from the laboratory to clinical practice, with investigations spanning tumor biology, radiation physics, immunotherapy, and DNA repair. The department is committed to training the next generation of leaders in the field through rigorous programs and operates across multiple advanced facilities, including a major proton therapy center. Renowned for its pioneering history and commitment to safety, it offers patients access to cutting-edge therapies and clinical trials within a world-class academic medical environment.
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