<p>I'm interested in biological/biomedical research, however I do not wish to become a doctor. My life-long goal is to cure or halt the entire process of mammalian aging. Would JHU be a decent fit for me, or are there better alternatives (please name)?</p>
<p>Well, you’re talking about just academic fit. Don’t you care about other stuff, like the social scene, food, location, people, and sports?</p>
<p>Sounds like you’re interested in science research - absolutely academically it’s a good fit for you. </p>
<p>[Unlocking</a> the key to premature aging in children | Johns Hopkins University - The Gazette](<a href=“http://gazette.jhu.edu/2010/01/04/unlocking-the-key-to-premature-aging-in-children/]Unlocking”>Unlocking the key to premature aging in children : Gazette Archives)</p>
<p>Hopkins is the mecca of all things biomedical/biological, not just doctors. Hopkins has one of the best if, arguably, not the best medical schools in the world, yes, but it is definitely just a testament to their strength in research in the biological fields. Hope that helps :)</p>
<p>Ripe, in the end, all that matters are the results. The locations, sports, people, my own happiness - none of those are relevant to my ultimate goal. The only other factor that may be of importance to me is the quality of the surrounding Japanese restaurants.</p>