Johns Hopkins Brady Urological Institute

01/06/2026

On Dec. 9, our Johns Hopkins Hospital team performed the Baltimore/Washington region's first commercial transurethral ultrasound ablation (TULSA) procedure — a minimally invasive, MRI-guided treatment for prostate cancer and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Johns Hopkins is now the first and only health system in the Baltimore/Washington region to offer TULSA as a treatment option. Learn more about our comprehensive prostate cancer treatment options at the Brady Urological Institute: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/brady-urology-institute/conditions-and-treatments/prostate-cancer

12/22/2025

Kenneth Pienta, MD, Director of Innovation and Strategy for the Brady Urological Institute, is taking tools typically used by geologists — like mass spectrometry — to test isotopes in hair follicles to detect changes which could indicate the presence of prostate cancer.

This breakthrough was made possible by private philanthropy, which gives our department the freedom to pursue bold, innovative ideas.

This holiday season, your gift can help accelerate discoveries that save lives. Learn more: https://giving.jhu.edu/story/pienta-cancer-detection-hair-test

Watch the full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0H0GGR0Caw

Kenneth Pienta, MD, director of research for The Brady Urological Institute, is taking tools typically used by geologists — like mass spectrometry — to test...

12/18/2025

Dr. Mohammad E. Allaf, Jakurski Family Director of the Brady Urological Institute and Urologist in Chief of The Johns Hopkins Hospital, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Heather Di Carlo as Director of the Division of Pediatric Urology. Please join us in congratulating Dr. Di Carlo on this well-deserved appointment.

Learn more about the Division of Pediatric Urology at the Brady Urological Institute: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/johns-hopkins-childrens-center/what-we-treat/specialties/urology

12/18/2025

Study Suggests a Healthy Diet May Help Keep Low Grade Prostate Cancer From Progressing to More Dangerous States During Active Surveillance 10/17/2024 Johns Hopkins Medicine-led research is believed to be the first to provide evidence of this association  Photomicrographs comparing normal prostate t...

12/05/2025

Steve and Christina’s story is one of strength and hope. After Steve’s kidney cancer diagnosis, they turned to Johns Hopkins Brady Urological Institute for expert care. Guided by Dr. Nirmish Singla and our dedicated care team, Steve underwent surgery and made a successful recovery.

Watch the full story here:

Follow the inspiring journey of Steve Daves and his wife, Christina, as they navigated his kidney cancer diagnosis and treatment at Johns Hopkins Medicine. U...

12/01/2025

The 2026 Discovery Magazine is now available! Learn how the Brady Urological Institute at Johns Hopkins Medicine is transforming care through cutting-edge research, AI and expanded clinical trials.

Meet Dr. Tamara Lotan, our new Director of Research, and explore the innovations shaping the future of care: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/news/publications/discovery/winter-2026

10/22/2025

“Alice needed a community of people.” 💙

After their daughter’s rare bladder exstrophy diagnosis, the Burke family found expert care and hope at the Division of Pediatric Urology at the Johns Hopkins Brady Urological Institute. Now, their generosity is helping other families find that same support — funding a dedicated advanced practice provider for bladder exstrophy care.

Meet the Burke family and PA Madilynn Perrigo — herself an exstrophy patient: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/news/articles/2025/10/a-steady-guide-through-exstrophy

10/10/2025

Since 2016, the Towson Generals soccer team has turned one of its games each season into a special fundraiser honoring their longtime coach, Randy Dase. What started as a way to celebrate his impact has grown into a tradition that brings teammates, families, and friends together each year.

The Generals played against the Dulaney Lions, and while Dulaney took home the 1-0 win, the game brought in over $3,000 for research at Brady Urological Institute, in addition to raising awareness for in our community.

Thank you to all who participated and contributed to this campaign!

For a full recap of the game, read coverage from The Baltimore Sun https://www.baltimoresun.com/2025/10/08/dulaney-boys-soccer-nips-towson-1-0-in-prostate-cancer-awareness-game/

10/03/2025

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BHP) can result in uncomfortable symptoms, as well as cause other bladder, urinary tract or kidney problems.

Many treatments can help treat BPH, including holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP).

Dr. Naren Nimmagadda explains the procedure, which uses a light beam called a holmium laser to remove the interior tissue of the prostate and relieve bladder obstruction.

Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) is a method for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH. Naren Nimmagadda, assistant professor of uro...

08/28/2025

We recently celebrated a tremendous milestone at the Brady - On August 26, we gathered at the historic Welch Medical Library to celebrate the dedication of the Benjamin Leon, Jr. Directorship of the Surgical Learning and Innovation Center of Excellence, and the installation of Dr. Ahmed Ghazi as its inaugural director.

This endowed directorship – made possible through the visionary philanthropy of Mr. Benjamin Leon, Jr. – will ensure lasting support for surgical innovation, discovery, and education through the Brady Urological Institute’s Surgical Learning and Innovation Center of Excellence for generations to come.

Congratulations to Dr. Ghazi on this well-deserved honor, and heartfelt thanks to Mr. Leon for his extraordinary commitment to advancing medicine and saving lives.

09/09/2024

Dr. Marisa Clifton talks with Well+Good about self-care routines to help relieve bladder burning and pain from interstitial cystitis! Check it out!

A combination of self-care strategies is your best bet.

07/18/2024

Trouble urinating? There are many common causes for urinary issues in men. Learn about symptoms and treatment options offered by our team!

Trouble Urinating? There are many common causes for urinary issues in men. Learn about symptoms and treatment options offered by The Johns Hopkins Brady Urol...