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Brady Urological Institute

A Century of Innovation

Since our founding over a century ago, the Brady Urological Institute has been the epicenter for urologic care, research and education. We’ve led some of the most impactful advances in the field, including developing the nerve-sparing prostatectomy and identifying the first human gene mutation in prostate cancer. Revisit the people and discoveries that have helped shape our course.

On This Page

  • Books

    Past and present leaders chronicle the history of urology at Johns Hopkins.

  • Videos

    Archival footage of surgical procedures and interviews with Brady legends.

  • Articles

    Journal articles documenting more than 100 years of discovery and progress.

  • Photos

    A look back at the founding of the Brady Institute and the experts who shaped it.

  • Presentations

    Brady leaders detail the past, present and future of urologic discovery.

Books

The Brady 100 Years

Details the history of the James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute at Johns Hopkins, in celebration of its centennial (1915–2015). By Patrick C. Walsh and Janet Farrar Worthington.
Historical photo of Mr. Brady

Urology at Hopkins: A Chronicle

The story of Urology at Hopkins is found in bits and pieces in books, journals, letters, reports and the memories of people who have devoted part of their lives to urology. By William Wallace Scott, Sr.
Cover of Urology at Hopkins book
The Legacy of Hugh Hampton Young: Pioneer in Urology
Cover of book The Legacy of Hugh Hampton Young

Hugh Young: A Surgeon's Autobiography

Includes the story of his life with over 100 drawings by William Didusch and three color prints. By Hugh Hampton Young.
Cover of book, Hugh Young: A Surgeon's Autobiography

Videos

Simple Perineal Prostatectomy performed by Hugh H. Young (circa 1933)

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Urology at Johns Hopkins (1979)

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The Walsh Nerve-sparing Technique for Radical Retropubic Prostatectomy and Cystoprostatetctomy (1985)

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Radical Retropubic Prostatectomy: A Detailed Description of the Surgical Technique (2004)

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Celebration of Patrick and Margaret Walsh: 30 Years of Contributions to Brady (2004)

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Alpha Omega Alpha Leaders in American Medicine: Dr. Patrick C. Walsh Interview (1999)

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The Donald Coffey Story

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A Tribute to Dr. Patrick C. Walsh

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If You Don't Know Where You Are Going, How Will You Ever Get There? | Patrick C. Walsh, M.D.

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Articles

Photos

Opening of the Brady Urological Institute

  1. James Buchanan Brady (Milestone)

    James Buchanan Brady (1856–1917)
    James Buchanan Brady portrait

    The Brady Urological Institute, given through the generosity of James Buchanan Brady, opened January 21, 1915. 

    About the Benefactor
    James Buchanan Brady photograph

    James Buchanan Brady, who made his fortune ($12 million) in the railroad supply industry, had a passion for fine clothes, expensive jewelry and food, and was the first person in New York City to own an automobile. 

    James Buchanan Brady (Milestone) :

    Comic about Diamond Jim Brady

    “Diamond Jim” Brady Shares His wealth with Johns Hopkins

  2. Construction on the Brady Urological Institute - 1914 (Location) :

    Construction beginning on the Brady Institute

    Construction on the Brady Urological Institute - 1914 (Document) :

    Construction on the Brady Institute building

    Construction on the Brady Urological Institute - 1914 (Document) :

    Construction on the Brady Institute building

  3. The Brady Urological Institute Building Opened - 1915 (Location) :

    Brady Urological Institute building opens

  4. Johns Hopkins Hospital Campus (Image) :

    Illustration of the Johns Hopkins Hospital campus

    Illustration of the Johns Hopkins Hospital campus

Brady Urological Institute 1946–1974

  1. 1973-1974 (Milestone) :

    Institute doctors 1973-1974

  2. William W. Scott (Image) :

    William W. Scott Portrait

  3. Brady Urological Institute (Image) :

    Institute doctors 1973-1974

    Brady Urological Institute (Document) :

    Institute doctors 1973-1974

Brady Urological Institute 1974–2004

  1. 1986–1987 (Image):

    1986-1987 personnel

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    1987-1988 personnel

  3. 1988–1989 (Image):

    1988–1989 personnel

  4. 1990–1991 (Image):

    1990–1991 personnel

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    1991–1992 personnel

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    1992–1993 personnel

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    1994–1995 personnel

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    1996–1997 personnel

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    1997–1998 personnel

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    1998–1999 personnel

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    1999–2000 personnel

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    2001–2002 personnel

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    2002–2003 personnel

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    2004 personnel

Brady Urological Institute 2004–Present

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    2005 personnel

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    2006 personnel

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    2007 personnel

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    2008 personnel

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    2009 personnel

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    2010 personnel

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    2011 personnel

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    2012 personnel

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    2013 personnel

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    2014 personnel

  11. 2015 (Image) :

    2015 personnel

Presentations


The History of Urology at Johns Hopkins 1897 to 2013

Patrick Walsh, M.D., speaks to future leaders in the field of urology about the scientific and surgical contributions made by Johns Hopkins’ long line of renowned urologists.

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Discoveries in Urology: Past, Present and Future

Donald S. Coffey, Ph.D., recounts the evolution of the Brady Urological Institute with historical highlights and personal anecdotes from his time as research director between 1974 and 2004.

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