
UM School of Medicine Receives $2.9 Million in Federal Funding for Advanced Microscopy to Accelerate Neuroscience Discoveries
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UM School of Medicine Receives $2.9 Million in Federal Funding for Advanced Microscopy to Accelerate Neuroscience Discoveries

Silver Spring Woman Becomes First Adult Sickle Cell Disease Patient in Maryland to Receive FDA-Approved Gene Therapy

UM School of Medicine Researchers Uncover New Pathway Allowing Red Blood Cells to Make Hemoglobin Under Stress

UM School of Medicine Launches Global Health Alliance on World Health Day

Get to Know: Stefan H. Kappe, PhD

UM School of Medicine Faculty Spotlight Black Women’s Health Through Women’s History Month Panel

Large U.S. Trial Finds No Added Benefit from Combination Antibiotic to Prevent Infections After Surgery for Complex Leg Fractures
Greenebaum Family Donates $5.5 Million to Advance Cancer Research and Patient Care

UMSOM Celebrates Class of 2026 Match Day Results

New Study Uncovers Genetic Ancestry Surprises in Urban Peruvians
Jacob Wynes, DPM , FACFAS (Orthopaedics) was interviewed about wearing proper footwear during Preakness weekend festivities.
Raya E. Kheirbek, MD (Medicine), authored an op-ed on end of life planning in the Washington Post.
Nathaniel C. Robbins, MD (Pediatrics) was interviewed in this Fox 45 segment on children, teens, and caffeine-laden energy drinks.
Jennie Law, MD, (Medicine) is quoted in a story about the first patient in Maryland to receive gene therapy for sickle cell disease.
Kirsten E. Lyke, MD (Medicine) is quoted in multiple articles about Marylanders who were recently exposed to hantavirus.
Rozalina G. McCoy, MD, MS (Medicine) is quoted in two articles on preventing osteoporosis.
Saskia Popescu, PhD, MA, MPH, (Epidemiology & Public Health) was interviewed by NewsNation regarding a recent hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship.
Iqbal Hamza, PhD, (Pediatrics) and Dean Mark Gladwin, MD are quoted in coverage of Dr. Hamza's new study finding a new pathway allowing red blood cells to make hemoglobin under stress.
Jacob Wynes, DPM, MS, UMSOM Associate Professor and Chief of Podiatric Services, is quoted in this NBC Select story about toe separators.
Wilbur Chen, MD, UMSOM Professor of Medicine and Chief of the Adult Clinical Studies section within the Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health, is quoted in this DNYUZ story about drug-resistant shigella, which can cause diarrhea.








The University of Maryland School of Medicine celebrated the Class of 2026 at commencement. These graduates entered medical school ready to learn and leave as physicians ready to lead. They've navigated challenges, built lifelong bonds, and grown into compassionate, skilled clinicians.
What a morning of miles, mentorship, and great conversation along Baltimore's Inner Harbor. Nothing like fresh air and shared strides to bring our community together. 🏃🏙️ #DeanGladwinOnTheMove
Dean Mark Gladwin spent time meeting with UMBC students, answering questions, exchanging ideas, and discussing what it takes to pursue meaningful careers in healthcare and research. #DeanGladwinOnTheMove
A first for Maryland! The University of Maryland Medical Center treated 41‑year‑old Jessica Ceja, a patient with Sickle Cell Disease, using her own genetically modified stem cells—a gene therapy with potential for a long‑term cure. A major milestone in precision medicine . 🧬💜
Smiles, surprises, and the start of something incredible. Today, we celebrate the dedication, perseverance, and excellence of our students as they learn where they will continue their training and begin shaping the future of patient care. Congratulations to all who matched!👏🩺
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We achieved an historic, first ever pig to human heart transplant in 2022.
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We were the first to use a drone to deliver a kidney for transplantation.
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We were the first to test a unique RNA COVID-19 vaccine.

Getting into the clinical space was a really amazing experience while learning from faculty mentors and serving a diverse community of patients in Baltimore. Being able to connect with people from different walks of life was really special.