Researchers will join a new NIH-supported network working to develop novel approach methodologies that complement or replace animal testing By Bloomberg School of Public Health staff report / Published March 19, 2026 Media Inquiries NameEliza Cole Email[email protected] NameKris Henry Email[email protected] A team of Johns Hopkins researchers has been awarded a five-year, $15 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to develop a platform to test potential new treatments for neurological diseases such as Alzheimer's, and to screen for harmful chemicals.