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The Johns Hopkins Physical Sciences-Oncology Center is one of several NCI-funded PS-OC's launched to better understand and control cancer through initiatives that enable the convergence of the … more
Research

Our scientific approach is to perform an integrated analysis using biophysical, biochemical, biological, engineering, and computational approaches to gain insight into the cellular, molecular, and … more
Education

Our education programs follow a unique model for training researchers at the interface between nanoscience and medicine, involving lecture courses, laboratory courses, professional development … more
PS-OC News
Landmark physical characterization of cancer cells completed
An enormous collaborative effort between a multitude of academic and research centers has characterized numerous physical and mechanical properties on one identical human cancer cell line. Their two-year cooperative study, published online in the April 26, 2013 journal Science Reports, reveals the persistent and agile nature of human cancer cells as compared to noncancerous cells. It also represents a major shift in … more






