Series & Forums

Signature series and forums hosted at the Johns Hopkins University building at 555 Pennsylvania Ave. create strategic connections between policymakers, faculty, researchers, and students. Join us for fireside chat conversations about topics of national concern such as public health policy and international security. Events feature an interdisciplinary group of Johns Hopkins experts who provide up-to-the-minute insights and analysis followed by real-time Q&A, to inform discussions on the Hill and beyond.

Recent Events

A panel of seven disability experts convene via a Zoom meeting

Disability Justice

On July 20, Johns Hopkins experts advocated for more access, inclusion for people with disabilities.

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Wildfires & Air Quality

On June 12, Johns Hopkins University scholars discussed the harmful effects of smoke from the Canadian wildfires and how residents can protect themselves and prepare for next time.

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Hopkins on the Hill

Legislators, congressional staffers, and government agency officials gathered June 7, 2023 to examine federally funded research at Johns Hopkins.

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Prescription Drug Shortages

On June 2, a panel of experts from Johns Hopkins University discussed the current shortage in chemotherapy drugs, antibiotics, and other critical medicines—and how to overcome it.

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Health Policy Forum

Jointly hosted by the Bloomberg School of Public Health, the School of Nursing, the Carey Business School, and Johns Hopkins Medicine, the Health Policy Forum provides an opportunity for Johns Hopkins faculty, students, and operational experts to engage with policymakers and explore contemporary health policy approaches.

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Congressional Briefing Series

The Johns Hopkins Congressional Briefing Series allows policymakers, their staff, and members of the public to gain up-to-the-minute insights and analysis from Johns Hopkins experts. Every other month, faculty experts provide timely briefings on policy topics with opportunity for real-time Q&A. The series is jointly organized by the Office of Federal Strategy and the Office of Interdisciplinary Initiatives.

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Peabody Symposium

Convened and hosted by Peabody Dean Fred Bronstein, the Peabody Symposium series presents innovative artists and thought leaders in the music industry, addressing the issues facing music and musicians today.

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Johns Hopkins Briefing

In this series, experts provide timely analysis and insights about topics of national and global importance and engage in real-time Q&A with the audience. The Office of Interdisciplinary Initiatives hosts the series.

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View Previous Events

Play Video: Attaining Health Care For All

HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra delves into federal efforts to improve access to health care and mental health services as well as the importance of heeding public health advice during pandemics.
Play Video: Lessons in Leadership

Donna Shalala explores her decades at the forefront of higher education, health care and political leadership and the critical lessons she has learned along the way.
Play Video: Exploring Health Inequity

Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, explains how her agency attempts to anticipate all consequences of their work.