UM Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center is First in Region to Offer Innovative Cell Therapy for Synovial Sarcoma
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UM Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center is First in Region to Offer Innovative Cell Therapy for Synovial Sarcoma
Bidding Farewell to the UMSOM Class of 2026
Five Minutes of Prayer Reduces Pain and Anxiety in Primary Care Patients, Randomized Trial Finds
Study Sheds Light On How Early Pancreas Lesions Become Cancerous
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
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UM School of Medicine Faculty Spotlight Black Women’s Health Through Women’s History Month Panel
Jean Yared, MD, (Medicine) is featured in news stories profiling a sickle cell patient who was successfully treated for sickle cell disease using her own genetically-modified stem cells.
Andrea Levine, MD, (Medicine) spoke with WBAL-TV about her brain cancer diagnosis and participation in this year’s Half Marathon & 5K to raise money for the University of Maryland Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center.
UMSOM study led by Jary Karri, MD, (Neurology) on the use of GLP-1 drugs to reduce knee osteoarthritis in obese individuals was covered by multiple outlets.
Sharon A. Hoover, PhD, (Psychiatry), was interviewed by Fox News about a new CDC report showing a rise in mental health issues in high school girls linked to social media.
Rozalina McCoy, MD, MS (Medicine) is quoted in a Scientific American article about the potential negative health effects of losing weight too quickly while using glucagonlike peptide 1 (GLP-1) drugs such as Wegovy.
UMSOM randomized trial led by Katherine Julia Jacobson, MD, (Family & Community Medicine) on the use of intercessory prayer to reduce anxiety and pain was covered by multiple outlets.
Jessica Lee, MD (Medicine), was interviewed by Fox 45 News on how to prevent and treat mosquito bites.
The Baltimore Business Journal named UM Faculty Physicians Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer Rachel L. Hoover, MS, MBA, as one of its 2026 Women Who Mean Business.
The Baltimore Sun spotlights financial donors to support UMSOM’s rural health program in an article about new federal funding for rural communities on Maryland’s Eastern Shore.
Kirsten Lyke, MD (Medicine), was interviewed about the screening of international travelers for Ebola.
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!👏🩺
Was on 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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We achieved an historic, first ever pig to human heart transplant in 2022.
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We were the first public medical school in the U.S.
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We were the first to build a teaching hospital and offer a residency program.
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We invented the field of “Shock Trauma.”
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We were the first to discover the relationship between insects and disease.
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We are one of the largest organ transplant centers in the U.S.
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We made vaccine breakthroughs around the world for COVID-19, Ebola, Zika, cholera, MERS/SARS, influenza, malaria and typhoid.
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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.
My experience at the University of Maryland School of Medicine was incredible. I am privileged to have learned from talented and dedicated faculty who spent countless hours developing a renaissance curriculum for us.
