JSCOR: A Legacy of Excellence, Discovery, and Global Impact.

ANDREW EKOW ADEGA MPH COHORT LEAD:2026-2027

At an institution globally renowned for pioneering medical discoveries, groundbreaking research, and excellence in surgical innovation, the Johns Hopkins Surgery Center for Outcomes Research (JSCOR) embodies a distinguished tradition of scientific inquiry, mentorship, and academic leadership. Rooted in the internationally respected Johns Hopkins Department of Surgery, JSCOR provides a unique opportunity to collaborate with leading surgical researchers, contribute to research addressing critical challenges in healthcare, and advance knowledge with the potential to influence surgical practice worldwide. As we welcome the 2026–2027 cohort, we recognize the extraordinary privilege of contributing to this legacy of discovery and excellence.

As Cohort Lead, I am honored to represent a remarkable group of an exceptional cohort of emerging leaders in surgery, medicine, and scientific discovery. This year, we look forward to showcasing impactful research, celebrating our mentees and faculty mentors, reconnecting with distinguished alumni, and strengthening the global community that defines the JSCOR experience. Together, we aspire not merely to participate in research, but to ask meaningful questions, challenge existing boundaries, and contribute to discoveries that improve surgical care and patient outcomes around the world.

More than a year of research. A legacy of excellence, groundbreaking discovery, and global impact.