Sponsored by the Johns Hopkins Alumni Association
Johns Hopkins Alumni Association is partnering with the Hopkins Lecture Series, a student lead organization, to invite you to A Night in Conversation with Dr. Elias Zerhouni. Join us for an engaging conversation, led by current Homewood undergraduates, with Dr. Zerhouni, physician, radiologist, and former director of the National Institutes of Health, as he reflects on his remarkable career.
After the lecture, join Dr. Zerhouni and the Alumni Association for a dessert reception in the Clipper Room, located on the 2nd floor of Shriver.
The first 200 attendees through the door will receive a free, signed copy of Dr. Zerhouni’s book, "Disease Knows No Politics: The Immigrant Journey and Lessons of Dr. Elias Zerhouni".
*current students should register on HopkinsGroups
Dr. Elias A. Zerhouni is a physician, radiologist, and internationally recognized leader in biomedical research. After earning his medical degree from the University of Algiers, he built a distinguished career at Johns Hopkins University, where he advanced imaging science, led the Department of Radiology, and held senior university leadership roles. His research helped shape modern MRI, including techniques for imaging cancer and cardiovascular disease.
From 2002 to 2008, Dr. Zerhouni served as the 15th director of the National Institutes of Health. There, he launched the NIH Roadmap for Medical Research and introduced new programs to encourage innovative research, particularly among early-career investigators. He later served as a senior fellow at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and as president of global research and development at Sanofi. Dr. Zerhouni is a member of the Academy of Medicine and the Academy of Engineering.
Event DateTuesday, November 10, 2026Start Time: 7:30pm ESTEnd Time: 9:00pm EST
3400 N Charles StBaltimore, MD 21218
ContactOffice of Alumni RelationsAnnie KoogleRegional & Young Alumni Programs(800) JHU-JHU1akoogle1@jhu.edu
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