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Silver Spring Woman Becomes First Adult Sickle Cell Disease Patient in Maryland to Receive FDA-Approved Gene Therapy
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Silver Spring Woman Becomes First Adult Sickle Cell Disease Patient in Maryland to Receive FDA-Approved Gene Therapy
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Kirsten E. Lyke, MD (Medicine) is quoted in several 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.
Robynne Braun, MD, PhD, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation physician at the UM Rehabilitation & Orthopaedic Institute, and UMSOM Associate Professor of Neurology, is quoted in this Brain & Life story about exercising after a neurological diagnosis.
Dean Mark Gladwin, MD is quoted in coverage of a new UMSOM study in JAMA that found no benefit from a combination antibiotic to prevent infections after complex leg fracture surgery.
Jean Yared, MD, and Jennie Law, MD, (Medicine) are quoted in a story about the first patient in Maryland to receive gene therapy for sickle cell disease.
Jason Falvey, DPT, PhD, (Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science) is quoted in an article about his study on hip fracture recovery outcomes for patients living in economically disadvantaged neighborhoods.
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!👏🩺
New research from @GenomeScience helps close that gap—showing how history lives in our DNA and why representation matters for medicine.
After 18 years of dedicated service, Dr. David Stewart is stepping down as Chair of Family & Community Medicine. As Interim Chair, Dr. Davis brings nationally recognized expertise in family medicine, population health, and women’s health. Let's welcome Dr. Davis to her new role!
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 1:00 pm, Hippodrome Theatre at the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center, 12 N. Eutaw St, Baltimore, MD 21201
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