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September 2025

Date	Story/Topic
9/19	Mira Ghneim, MD, MS, MPH, (Surgery, Shock Trauma) is interviewed about fall prevention.
9/17	Shawn Kwatra, MD, (Dermatology) discusses new clinical trial results for a drug to treat prurigo nodularis.	HCPLive
9/17	Allan Doctor, MD, (Pediatrics) is interviewed by ZDF, a German news outlet, about his research to develop artificial blood.	ZDF
9/16	Jennie Law, MD, (Medicine, UMGCCC) is interviewed about sickle cell disease.
9/16	James Campbell, MD, MS, (Pediatrics, CVD)and Wilbur Chen (Medicine, CVD) are quoted in national media coverage regarding changes to vaccine guidelines.	The Lancet Rewire News Group
9/15	Rozalina McCoy, MD, MS, (Medicine, UM-IHC) is quoted in local media coverage of a new prescription drone delivery program for Eastern Shore residents. The program is supported by the University of Maryland Institute for Health Computing.	WMDT WBOC
9/14	Jean Yared, MD, (Medicine) is interviewed about a sickle cell disease patient's stem cell transplant.
9/12	Lisa Shulman, MD, (Neurology) is quoted in an article about the physical effects of loss.	Time.News
9/12	Rozalina McCoy, MD, MS, (Medicine) is interviewed about a University of Maryland Institute for Health Computing intern Abby Abaku's study on the links between food deserts and diabetes among Maryland residents.	Maryland Today
9/12	Stefan Kappe, PhD, is announced as the new Director of the Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health.	Malaria World Investors Hangout
9/11	The new Center for SUNSHINE, a collaboration aimed to advance research on aging, was announced. Rozalina McCoy, MD, MS, (Medicine, UM-IHC) is will co-lead the center.	Maryland Today
9/11	Dean Mark Gladwin, MD, (Medicine) is quoted in an article about his new research finding a promising antidote for carbon monoxide poisoning.
9/10	Osamah Saeedi, MD, (Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences) is mentioned in an article about an eye heath start up.	Techinal.ly
9/10	Ekta Gupta, MD, (Medicine) is quoted in articles about how menopause affects ulcerative colitis and Chron's disease.
9/9	Tara LeGates, PhD, (Physiology) is quoted in an article about ways to extend your health span.
9/8	Shana Ntiri, MD, MPH, (Medicine, UMGCCC) is mentioned in an article about the use of AI to improve confidence in HPV vaccines.	Maryland Today
9/5	Dean Mark Gladwin, MD, (Medicine) provides an extensive update on new therapies to treat sickle cell disease and what these innovations mean for patients.	Public Health On Call
9/5	Stephanie Knight, MD, (Psychiatry) is interviewed about how surviving Hurricane Katrina influenced her career path.
9/5	Sarah Edwards, DO, (Psychiatry) is interviewed about how the new Baltimore Public City Schools new cell phone policy can support children's mental health.
9/4	Shana Ntiri, MD, MPH, (Family & Community Medicine, UMGCCC) is quoted in an article about cancer rates rising among young people.	The Spokesman
9/4	Scott Jerome, DO, (Medicine) is featured in a Q&A about sports cardiology.
9/3	Sarah Edwards, DO, (Psychiatry, National Center for School Mental Health) is quoted in Q&A about how parents can support their child's mental health throughout the school year.	Baltimore's Child
9/3	Samuel Dona Jr., MD, (Orthopaedics) is quoted in an article about "smartphone pinky".	Health
9/3	James Campbell, MD, MS, (Pediatrics, CVD) is quoted on about updates to vaccine guidelines.
9/3	David Eisenman, MD, (Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery), is quoted in an article about noise levels from the cargo ships in Locust Point.
9/3	David Eisenman, MD, (Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery) is quoted in an article about an Instagram hack for children's ear pain on flights.	Parents
9/2	David Gorelick, MD, PhD, (Psychiatry) is quoted in a fact brief about the link between marijuana use and psychosis.	Wisconsin Watch
9/1	Jill Bohnenkamp, Phd, MEd, (Psychiatry, National Center for School Mental Health) is quoted in an article about the COVID pandemic and its impact on students' mental health.	Your Tango

August 2025

Date	Story/Topic
8/30	Wilbur Chen, MD, (Medicine, CVD) is quoted in an article about COVID-19 vaccine restrictions.
8/30	Jonathan Packer, MD, (Orthopaedics) is interviewed about his study finding preoperative counseling reduces opioid use following ACL surgery.
8/28	Thomas Scalea, MD, (Surgery) is quoted in a story about the response of a Minnesota hospital to a mass casualty shooting.
8/27	Omer Awan, MD, MPH, (Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine) authors a residency advice column on how to cultivate healthcare leadership skills.
8/26	Deanna Kelly, PharmD, BCPP, (Psychiatry, Maryland Psychiatric Research Center) discusses the keto diet as an intervention for psychiatric conditions.	Pharmacy Practice News
8/26	Graeme Woodworth, MD, and Pavlos Anastasiadis, PhD, (Neurosurgery, UMGCCC) are featured for their new study finding a reliable measurement to predict blood-brain barrier opening.	Laboratory Equipment Inside Precision Medicine
8/26	Muhammad Mohiuddin, MBBS, (Surgery) is quoted in coverage of the world's first pig lung transplant.
8/25	A new study by Katherine Goodman, PhD, JD, and Anthony Harris, MD, MPH, (Epidemiology & Public Health) on the use of AI to detect high-risk bird flu patients is featured by multiple outlets.	Respiratory Therapy Life Technology Bioengineer.org
8/24	Mohit Gilotra, MD, (Orthopaedics) is quoted in an article about Orioles pitcher Felix Bautista’s shoulder injury.
8/22	Kyle Yost, MD, (Family & Community Medicine) is interviewed about how to prevent sports injuries as children head back to school.
8/21	Jean Yared, MD, (Medicine, UMGCCC) is quoted in an article about access to cancer care.	American Journal of Managed Care
8/21	Cheyenne Falat, MD, (Emergency Medicine) is quoted in a Q&A about the dangers of rip currents.
8/19	Nidhi Kotwal, MD, (Pediatrics) is interviewed about how stay safe in school with asthma.
8/19	Scott Jerome, DO, (Medicine) is quoted in an article about tips to lower your blood pressure according to new American Heart Association guidelines.
8/18	Benjamin Powers, MD, (Surgery) is quoted in an article about appendix cancer.
8/18	Haroon Ahmad, MD, (Neurology) is quoted in a story about glioblastoma.
8/18	Jonathan Bromberg, MD, PhD, (Surgery) discusses his new study finding that donor-derived cell-free DNA may identify kidney transplant rejection risk.
8/18	Cheyenne Falat, MD, (Emergency Medicine) is quoted in an AARP story about hiking.
8/18	Heather Mannuel, MD, MBA, (Medicine, UMGCCC) is quoted in an article about bladder adenocarcinoma.	WebMD
8/17	Cheyenne Falat, MD, (Emergency Medicine) is interviewed about heat-related deaths.
8/13	Marni Robbins, OD, (Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences) is quoted in an article about the different types of sunglasses.
8/13	Abel Joy, MD, (Medicine) is quoted in an article about the roles of a hospitalist.
8/12	Greg Schrank, MD, MPH, (Medicine) is interviewed about the Legionnaires' disease outbreak.
8/13	Dean Mark Gladwin, MD, and Jason Rose, MD, MBA (Medicine) are highlighted for their new study on a promising antidote for carbon monoxide poisoning.	Consumer Affairs The Independent Respiratory Therapy The Microbiologist Bioengineer.org Life Technology Impact Lab New Atlas ZME Science
8/8	‌Kenneth Taubenslag, MD, (Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences) is quoted in an article about eye floaters.
8/8	Cheyenne Falat, MD, (Emergency Medicine) is quoted in a article about fire ant stings.
8/8	Annie Kleycamp, PhD, (Psychiatry) is quoted in an article about the harms of nicotine.
8/7	Andrea Herbert, MD, MPH, (Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery) is quoted in a fact sheet about sinus infections.	Everyday Health
8/6	Sophia Ali, MD, (Medicine) is quoted in an article about family history and its influence on weight and obesity.
8/5	Bethany Strong, MD, (Surgery) is interviewed about her new study on the need for comprehensive care for gun violence survivors. The study was also highlighted on WBAL.
8/4	Emerson Wickwire, PhD, (Psychiatry) is quoted in an article about how naps can help improve decision-making.	Real Simple
8/4	Sarah Edwards, DO, (Psychiatry) is interviewed about how to navigate individualized education programs for children.
8/4	Chandra Bhati, MS, MBBS, is interviewed about a sister-to-sister kidney transplant.
8/3	Lisa Shulman, MD, (Neurology) is quoted in an article about a study on dying from grief.	Align
8/2	Joshua Abzug, MD, (Orthopaedics) is interviewed about Camp Open Arms, a summer camp serving children with limb differences.
8/1	Esther Liu, MD, (Pediatrics) is interviewed about a rise in vaccine exemptions among kindergartners as measles cases rise.
8/1	Roberto Benitez, MD, (Medicine) is quoted in an article about prescribing anticoagulants for atrial fibrillation.

July 2025

Date	Story/Topic
7/31	Ashira Blazer, MD, (Medicine) is quoted in an article about health conditions that cause brain fog.
7/31	Siddhartha Dante, MD, (Pediatrics) is interviewed about flu season and the importance of flu shots.
7/31	Cheyenne Falat, MD, and David Gatz, MD, (Emergency Medicine) is quoted in articles about heat-related illnesses and deaths.
7/28	Ranee Mehra, MD, (Medicine, UMGCCC) is quoted in an article about innovations in cancer care.	Becker's Hospital Review
7/26	Elana Fertig, PhD, Daniel Bergman, PhD, and Jeanette Johnson, PhD, (IGS) are featured for their development of software that can predict cell activity over time.	GenomeWeb The Munich Eye Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News Mirage News Technology Networks
7/25	Johanna Holm, PhD, and Lynn Schriml, PhD (Institute for Gemone Sciences, IGS) are quoted on their historic study of the soil microbiome on Crete, Greece.	Greek City Times
7/25	Shawn Kwatra, MD, (Dermatology) discusses his new research on lebrikizumab therapy for atopic dermatitis.	HCPLive
7/25	Matthew Laurens, MD, MPH, (Pediatrics, CVD) is interviewed about a study on aluminum in vaccines.
7/24	James Campbell, MD, MS, (Pediatrics) is interviewed about why children get so many vaccines.
7/24	Terry Watnick, MD, (Medicine) is quoted in a story about one of her kidney transplant patients.
7/24	Elizabeth Dennis, PhD, RD, (Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science) is quoted in an article about foods that help protect your muscles as you age.
7/24	Heather Mannuel, MD, MBA, (Medicine, UMGCCC) is quoted in article about the link between smoking and bladder cancer.	HealthyWomen
7/24	Deanna Kelly, PharmD, BCPP, (Psychiatry, Maryland Psychiatric Research Center, MPRC) is quoted in an article about the link between gluten and mental health conditions.
7/24	Kirsten Lyke, MD, (Medicine, CVD) is named to the Daily Record's Influential Marylanders list.
7/23	Zaineb Makhzoumi, MD, MPH, (Dermatology) is quoted in an article about sunscreens.	Glamour
7/23	R. Frank Henn III, MD, and Jonathan Packer, MD, (Orthopedics) are quoted on their new study finding preoperative counseling reduces opioid use post ACL surgery.	Orthopedics This Week Becker's Spine Review
7/23	Daniel Gingold, MD, MPH, (Emergency Medicine) is quoted in an article about appendicitis symptoms.
7/22	Sharon Henry, MD, (Surgery) is quoted in a story about an incident involving flesh-eating bacteria in Annapolis.	Chesapeake Bay Magazine
7/22	Thomas Chin, MD, (Pediatrics) is interviewed about the Upbeat Hearts Camp, which serves children with heart conditions.
7/22	Roberto Machado, MD, is announced as the new Chair of UMSOM's Department of Medicine.	Becker's Hospital Review
7/21	Allan Doctor, MD, (Pediatrics) is interviewed about his research to develop artificial blood.	What's your Problem? Podcast
7/19	Runa Watkins, MD, (Pediatrics) is quoted in an article about celiac disease symptoms.
7/18	Matthew Ferris, MD, (Radiation Oncology, UMGCCC) is interviewed about the benefits of proton therapy for cancer treatment.
7/17	Ashira Blazer, MD, (Medicine) authors commentary about treating psoriatic arthritis in black patients.	BlackDoctor
7/17	Aisha Mumtaz, MD, (Dermatology) is quoted in an article about sun poisoning.
7/17	Cheyenne Falat, MD, (Emergency Medicine) is quoted in a story about heat illness.	Costco Connection
7/17	Cheyenne Falat, MD, and Gentry Wilkerson, MD (Emergency Medicine) are quoted in articles about the overdoses in Baltimore's Penn North neighborhood.
7/15	Justin Ortiz, MD, MS, (Medicine, Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health, CVD) is quoted in an article about adult RSV vaccination rates.
7/15	The discovery of the oldest known portrait of UMSOM's founder and first dean, Dr. John Davidge, is highlighted by several local media outlets.	Baltimore FishBowl Smithsonian Magazine Artnet
7/15	Pavlos Anastasiadis, PhD, Alexandros Poulopoulos, PhD, Jung Soo Suk, PhD, and Graeme Woodworth, MD are featured for winning an NIH genome editing competition.	BioHealth Innovation
7/15	Nicaise Ndembi, MSc, PhD, (Medicine, Institute of Human Virology, IHV) is highlighted as a recipient of the 100 Most Notable Peace Icons Africa Award.	Peoples Daily The Nation Nigerian Observer News
7/14	Helen Dooley, PhD, and Martin Flajnik, PhD, (Microbiology and Immunology) are interviewed about their research on shark antibodies to help cure cancer.	RadioLab
7/14	James Campbell, MD, (Pediatrics) comments on a study finding aluminum in vaccines is not linked to chronic childhood disorders.
7/14	Ashraf Badros, MBChB, (Medicine) is quoted in an article about cancer therapies.	Becker's Hospital Review
7/12	Bartley Griffith, MD, (Surgery) is featured in an article about a talk he is scheduled to give on xenotransplantation.	The Chautauquan Daily
7/11	Sarah Lee, MD, (Medicine) is quoted in a story about a mass overdose in Baltimore's Penn North neighborhood.
7/11	Numerous outlets featured Deanna Kelly, PharmD, BCPP, (Psychiatry) for being appointed as the new Director of the Maryland Psychiatric Research Center.
7/11	Megan Cobb, MD, (Pediatrics) is interviewed about water safety.
7/11	A new study led by Raya Kheirbek, MD, (Medicine) on THC/CBD therapy for dementia-related agitation at end of life is highlighted locally.	CannabisHealth GreenState
7/10	Sharon Hoover, PhD, (Psychiatry) comments on a new report about online behaviors that are harmful to children.	EducationWeek
7/10	Brian Barr, MD, (Medicine) is quoted in an article about the use of EMR alerts to aid in high blood pressure diagnosis and treatment.
7/10	Megan Cobb, MD, (Pediatrics) is interviewed about the tragic death of a child left in a hot car.	WBAL Radio
7/6	Esther Liu, MD, (Pediatrics) is quoted in an article about the rise in measles cases.
7/6	Leah Millstein, MD, (Medicine) is interviewed about the Rural-MD Scholars program, UMSOM's initiative to expand access to physicians on the Eastern Shore.	WHCP
7/6	Cassidy Claassen, MD, MPH, (Medicine, Institute of Human Virology) is quoted in an article about the impact of cuts to USAID.
7/5	Jessica R. Lee, MD, (Medicine) is quoted in an article about a viral TikTok remedy for stress, the "cortisol cocktail".
7/2	Megan Cobb, MD, (Emergency Medicine) is interviewed about how to keep children healthy this summer and bicycling safety.
7/2	Ronald San Juan, MD, (Pediatrics) is quoted in an article about how to stay safe while celebrating the Fourth of July.	Women'sHealth
7/2	Emerson Wickwire, PhD, (Psychiatry) is highlighted nationally for his new study on sleep apnea and its health impacts on U.S. active-duty military members.	Sleep Review MDedge
7/1	Vikas Kundra, MD, PhD (Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine) is quoted in an article about MRI for prostate cancer diagnosis and staging.	Radiology Today

Date	Story/Topic
6/30	Shana Ntiri, MD, MPH, (Family & Community Medicine, UMGCCC) and Tonya Webb, PhD, (Microbiology and Immunology) are quoted in a column about black women with cancer dying at higher rates.
6/29	Christopher W.T. Miller, (Psychiatry) authors an advice column about how to cope when a friend stops talking to you.
6/27	Emerson Wickwire, PhD, (Psychiatry) is quoted in a New Scientist story about how to fall asleep more easily. The story was republished without paywall in BNS Global News.	New Scientist
6/25	New members of UMSOM's Board of Visitors are highlighted by multiple outlets.	DC News Now Healthcare Business Today
6/24	University of Maryland College Park and UMSOM announced the new BS-MD program designed to train physicianeers.	Maryland Today Digital Engineering 24/7
6/24	Matthew Weir, MD, (Medicine) is quoted in an article about a drug shown to lower blood pressure in adults with hypertension and chronic kidney disease.	CardiologyToday
6/23	Raya Kheirbek, MD, (Medicine) shares advice on how medical students can process the death of a patient.
6/21	Simeon Taylor, MD, PhD, (Medicine) comments on a study about a drug shown to lower A1c and weight in early type 2 diabetes.
6/20	Janaki Deepak, MD, (Medicine) discusses the impacts of smoking marijuana on the lungs.
6/20	Kerri Lopez, MD, (Surgery) is quoted in an article about a rise in colon cancer among younger patients.	Parade
6/20	Peter Crino, MD, PhD, (Neurology) is interviewed about a rise in adult autism diagnoses.
6/19	Jennie Law, MD, (Medicine, UMGCCC) is interviewed about World Sickle Cell Awareness Day.	WBAL-AM
6/18	James Campbell, MD, MS, (Pediatrics) is interviewed about changes to COVID-19 vaccination guidelines.
6/17	Elizabeth Nichols, MD, (Radiation Oncology) is interviewed about the Maryland Proton Treatment Center.
6/12	Clement Adebamowo, BM, ChB, ScD, (Epidemiology & Public Health) is quoted on HPV vaccination.	Pharmacy Times
6/12	Kathryn Robinett, MD, (Medicine) is quoted in an article about how to exercise safely in the summer with asthma.	HealthCentral
6/12	Wilbur Chen, MD, (Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health) is interviewed about the CDC's vaccine advisory panel.
6/12	Dean Mark Gladwin, MD, (Medicine) is quoted in coverage of a new $2.4 million investment in UMSOM's Rural-MD scholars initiative.	Talbot Spy WBOC
6/11	Emerson Wickwire, PhD, (Psychiatry) comments on a study finding eating a late dinner can negatively impact metabolic health.
6/10	Matthew Weir, MD, (Medicine) is interviewed about the effectiveness of ACE inhibitors and ARBs in treating kidney and cardiovascular disease.	HCPLive
6/10	Emerson Wickwire, PhD, (Psychiatry) is quoted in an article about sleep tracking technology.	New York Magazine
6/10	Mohummad Minhaj Siddiqui, MD, (Surgery) is interviewed about the importance of prostate cancer screenings.
6/7	Taofeek Owonikoko, MD, PhD, (Medicine, UMGCCC) is interviewed at the finish line of the Maryland Half Marathon & 5K.
6/7	Gentry Wilkerson, MD (Emergency Medicine), was quoted in an article about a mysterious death related to a dental surgery
6/6	Thomas Scalea, MD, (Surgery) is highlighted as a Baltimore Sun Hall of Fame inductee.
6/5	‌‌Kalpana D. Shere-Wolfe, MD, (Medicine) is quoted in an article about lyme disease.
6/4	‌Jean-Pierre Raufman, MD, (Medicine) is quoted in an article about elevated liver enzymes.	Parade
6/4	Emerson Wickwire, PhD, (Psychiatry) is quoted in an article about how much sleep is enough.
6/4	Florence Doo, MD, (Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine) is interviewed about how AI is affecting radiology.	AuntMinnie
6/6	Wendy Lane, MD, MPH, (Epidemiology & Public Health) is quoted in an article about how to prevent child abuse.	Parents
6/6	Michael Greenebaum, member of the UMSOM Board of Visitors UMGCCC's Board of Advisors, is interviewed about the Maryland Half Marathon & 5K.
6/3	Rozalina McCoy, MD, MS, (Medicine) is featured for her study on trends in osteoporosis drug therapy.	Endocrine News
6/2	Graeme Woodworth, MD, (Neurosurgery, UMGCCC) is quoted on new studies finding CAR-T therapy benefits for treating glioblastoma.
6/2	Arif Hussain, MD, (Medicine, UM Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center) and a former patient are interviewed about the Maryland Half Marathon & 5K.	WLIF-FM

May 2025

Date	Story Topic
5/28	The University of Maryland Institute for Health Computing is highlighted in coverage of a new mixed-use development aimed to bolster Montgomery County’s life sciences and tech industries.	DC News Now The MoCo Show Mass Transit
5/26	Jacques Ravel, PhD, (Microbiology and Immunology, Institute for Genome Sciences) is quoted in an article about the vaginal microbiome.	Le Monde
5/27	Eric Singman, MD, PhD, (Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences) is quoted in an article about how the eyes can help indicate neurological conditions.	Flow Space
5/24	Rozalina McCoy, MD, MS, (Medicine) is quoted in an article about blood sugar readings.	Woman's World
5/23	John Allen, MD, (Medicine) is quoted in an article about the transition from resident to attending.
5/22	Kirsten Lyke, MD, (Medicine, CVD) is profiled for her impacts in vaccinology. Justin Ortiz, MD, and Anthony Armoroso, MD, are quoted in the story.	Capital News Service
5/22	Dean Mark Gladwin is featured on his remarks about the importance of federally-funded research at graduation. Leading vaccine expert and commencement speaker Paul Offit is also quoted.
5/21	Shawn Kwatra, MD, (Dermatology) is quoted in an article about chronic itch research.
5/21	Emerson Wickwire, PhD, (Psychiatry) is quoted on a study he co-authored about CPAP adherence and its impact on medicare claims.	Sleep Review
5/21	Omer Awan, MD, MPH, (Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine) authors an advice column on how to spend your time between graduation and residency.
5/20	Mohummad Minhaj Siddiqui, MD, (Surgery) is interviewed about former president Joe Biden's prostate cancer diagnosis.	WBAL-AM
5/18	Joshua Abzug, MD, (Orthopaedics) is quoted in a story about how a toddler survived a fall from a 15th story balcony.
5/17	Bartley Griffith, MD, (Surgery) is quoted in a story about the history of organ transplants.
5/16	Stuart Martin, PhD, (Pharmacology & Physiology, UMGCCC) is interviewed about research at the University of Maryland Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center.
5/16	David Gatz, MD, (Emergency Medicine) is interviewed about how to protect yourself from heat illness during Preakness events.
5/16	Tarek Hanna, MD, is announced as the new Chair of Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine.	Becker's Hospital Review Radiology Business
5/15	Rebecca Carter, MD, (Pediatrics) is quoted in an article about diagnosis principles.
5/15	Nathan O'Hara, PhD, MHA, and Brian Shear, MD, (Orthopaedics) are quoted on a new study finding iPhones can help predict fracture recovery.
5/13	Rozalina McCoy, MD, MS, (Medicine, University of Maryland Institute for Health Computing, UM-IHC) is quoted in an article about type 5 diabetes, an emerging type recognized by the international diabetes federation.
5/9	Dean Mark Gladwin, MD, (Medicine) is interviewed about cuts to federal research funding.
5/7	Shuo Chen, PhD, (Epidemiology & Public Health) discusses a new study finding that heart-healthy lifestyles can delay brain aging and reduce dementia risk.	Maryland Today
5/6	Shana Ntiri, MD, MPH, (Family & Community Medicine) is interviewed about progress in cancer care.
5/5	Taofeek Owonikoko, MD, PhD, (Medicine, UM Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center) is interviewed about the Maryland Half Marathon & 5K and other cancer center initiatives.
5/4	Mohamed A.M. Labib MD, CM, (Neurosurgery), Andrea Herbert, MD, MPH, and Kalpesh Vakharia, MD, MS, (Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery) are interviewed about a first-of-its-kind surgery removing a spinal tumor through a patient's eye socket.
5/2	Mary Maldarelli, MD, (Epidemiology & Public Health) is interviewed about Maryland's worsening air pollution.
5/2	Bartley Griffith, MD, (Surgery) is published in Narratively featuring an excerpt of his upcoming book.	Narratively
5/1	Miriam Laufer, MD, (Pediatrics) is quoted in an article about measles vaccine safety.
5/1	The Innovation Alliance, a new collaboration aimed to drive med tech ventures in the Baltimore region, is highlighted by several outlets.	BioHealth Innovation

April 2025

Date	Story Topic
4/30	Donna Neale, MD, (Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences) is interviewed about NEST, a new remote fetal monitoring system.
4/28	Silke Niederhaus, MD, (Surgery) discusses the science of organ donation.	Jewish Times
4/28	Ekta Gupta, MBBS, (Medicine) is quoted in an article about screening for colorectal cancer.
4/28	Neda Freyha, MD, (Medicine) is highlighted in a review of the best podcasts for medical students. The OSA podcast is ranked #1.
4/27	Sharon Hoover, PhD, (Psychiatry, Center for School Mental Health) is quoted in an article about the use of behavioral health screening tools in schools.	Capital News Service
4/25	Raya Kheirbek, MD, (Medicine) authors commentary about treatment of inmates with mental illness.
4/24	Marc Hochberg, MD, MPH, MACP, MACR, (Medicine) discusses the largest genome-wide association study on osteoarthritis identifying new opportunities for effective drug treatments.	HCPLive
4/22	Raphael P.H. Meier, MD, PhD, (Surgery) is interviewed about xenotransplantation.
4/22	Margaret McCarthy, PhD, (Pharmacology & Physiology, University of Maryland - Medicine Institute of Neuroscience Discovery, UM-MIND) is quoted in an article about estrogen and its impact on brain diseases.
4/21	Nathan O'Hara, PhD, MHA, and Brian Shear, MD (Orthopaedics) discuss a new study on Apple Health tracking injury and recovery data after lower extremity fracture.
4/21	Marni Robins, OD, (Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences) discusses the different types of sunglasses and what they mean.
4/21	Kirsten Lyke, MD, (Medicine, Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health, CVD) is quoted in an article about federal research funding.
4/21	Omer Awan, MD, MPH (Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine) is quoted in an article about choosing a medical specialty.
4/17	Carmen Farrior, MD, MBA, (Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences) is interviewed about black maternal health.
4/18	Sarah Kattakuzhy, MD, (Medicine, Institute for Human Virology, Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine) discusses a clinical trial finding increased rates of SVR among patients with hepatitis C virus regardless of provider type.
4/18	Jessica K. Lee (Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences) is honored as a Health Care Hero by The Daily Record.
4/18	Christopher Miller, MD, (Psychiatry) shares tips on how to combat stress.
4/16	Elana Fertig, PhD, (Medicine, Institute for Genome Sciences, IGS) is highlighted for commentary on the use of AI in predictive medicine.	Scienmag Innovations Report
4/16	Shawn Kwatra, MD, (Dermatology) is highlighted for his investiture as the newly endowed Dr. Joseph Warren Burnett Professor of Dermatology.	Dermatology Times
4/15	Amal Isaiah, MBBS, DPhil, MBA, (Otorhinolaryngology) is quoted in an article about why you shouldn't ignore snoring in children.
4/11	Rozalina McCoy, MD, MS, (Medicine, University of Maryland Institute for Health Computing, UM-IHC) is quoted in an article about GLP-1's for treating type 1 diabetes with obesity.
4/11	Wuqaas Munir, MD, (Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences) is quoted in an article about LASIK.
4/10	Shawn Kwatra, MD, (Dermatology) discusses challenges in treating chronic itch.	Managed Healthcare Executive Managed Healthcare Executive Managed Healthcare Executive
4/8	Nidhi Goel, MD, MS, (Medicine) is quoted in an advice column about what doctors look for in medical students.
4/7	Kirti Shetty, MD, (Medicine) is quoted on a study about vitamin E and its efficacy in treating patients with MASH.
4/4	Rozalina McCoy, MD, MS, (Medicine, University of Maryland Institute for Health Computing, UM-IHC) comments on a study about switching diabetes medications.
4/4	Dean Mark Gladwin, MD, (Medicine) and Wilbur Chen, MD, MS, (Medicine, Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health, CVD) are quoted on the importance of federal research funding.
4/4	Jason Rose, MD, MBA, (Medicine) discusses the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning and how to prevent it.
4/4	Kirti Shetty, MBBS, (Medicine) is quoted in an article about why MASH is difficult to treat.
4/3	Dean Mark Gladwin, MD, (Medicine) is quoted on a new MPower grant to fuel biomedical technology advancements and collaborations.	Maryland Today
4/3	Peter Manza, PhD, (Psychiatry) is highlighted for a new study on the effectiveness of stimulants for ADHD.	Technology Networks Knowridge Science Report
4/2	Thomas Scalea, MD, (Surgery) is interviewed about his career in Shock Trauma and the future of medicine.	98 Rock Baltimore
4/1	Farinaz Seifi, MD, (Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences) is interviewed about endometriosis treatment.
4/1	Stephen Kavic, MD, (Surgery) is quoted in an advice column about residency.

March 2025

Date	Story Topic
3/29	Thomas Scalea, MD, (Surgery) is named to the Baltimore Sun's Hall of Fame.
3/27	UMB President Bruce Jarrell, MD, (Surgery) and University of Maryland College Park President Darryll Pines author an op-ed about the importance of research collaborations and funding.
3/26	Muhammad Mohiuddin, MD, (Surgery) is quoted on a genetically-modified pig liver transplant.
3/25	Elizabeth Hammershaimb, MD, MS, (Pediatrics) is quoted in an article about measles boosters.	Seniors Guide
3/25	Rozalina McCoy, MD, MS, (Medicine, University of Maryland Institute for Health Computing, UM-IHC) is interviewed about updates to the American Diabetes Association's standards of care.
3/24	Jean-Pierre Raufman, MD, (Medicine) is discusses when to seek medical attention for stomach pain.
3/21	Wilbur Chen, MD, MS, and Justin Ortiz, MD, MS (Medicine, Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health, CVD) are quoted on the first-in-human vaccine trial for Lassa fever.
3/21	Jessica K. Lee, MD, MPH, (Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences) is discusses a new study on bacterial vaginosis.
3/18	Mohammad Mohiuddin, MBBS, (Surgery) is named to National Geographic's 33 for his impacts in xenotransplantation.
3/18	Emerson Wickwire, PhD, (Psychiatry) is quoted on the "Sleepmaxxing" trend.	TIME
3/17	Mihir Patel, MD, (Medicine) is quoted in an article about supplements for weight loss.
3/14	Nirav Shah, MD, Medicine is quoted in story about a patient's lung transplant recovery.	Newsweek
3/14	Rebecca Carter, MD, (Pediatrics) is quoted on a trend of parents using butter to help their children fall asleep.	People
3/13	Kelly Dunn, PhD, (Psychiatry) authors commentary about depression treatments outpacing those for opioid disorder.
3/13	Mihir Patel, MD, (Medicine) is quoted in an article about how to guide patients with obesity.
3/12	Esa Davis, MD, MPH, (Medicine) is announced as Vice Chair of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.	U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
3/11	Greg Schrank, MD, (Medicine) is quoted in a story about Maryland's measles exposure.
3/11	Shawn Kwatra, MD, (Dermatology) is quoted on a landmark trial finding a potential topical treatment for Prurigo Nodularis.	Dermatology Times
3/11	Elizabeth Hammershaimb, MD, MS, (Pediatrics) is interviewed about the uptick in measles cases.	WBAL NewsRadio
3/11	Kerri Thom, MD, MS, (Epidemiology & Public Health) is quoted in an article about what medical students should do after Match Day.
3/10	Rebecca Brotman, PhD, MPH, (Epidemiology & Public Health) comments on a new study confirming sexual transmission of bacterial vaginosis.
3/10	James Campbell, MD, MS, (Pediatrics) is interviewed the confirmed measles case in Maryland and vaccination rates.
3/10	Muhammad Mohiuddin, MBBS, and Bart Griffith, MD (Surgery) are quoted in a story about xenotransplantation.
3/9	Wilbur Chen, MD, MS, (Medicine, Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health, CVD) is quoted in an article about CDC plans to study connections between vaccines and autism.
3/9	Christopher W.T. Miller, (Psychiatry) discusses how to cope with change that comes with aging.	KCBS Radio
3/7	David Eisenman, MD, (Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery) is quoted in a patient story about cochlear implant surgery.	Maryland Today
3/7	Greg Schrank, MD, (Medicine) is interviewed about the measles outbreak and vaccine recommendations.
3/6	Mihir Patel, MD, (Medicine) is quoted in an article about the effectiveness of intermittent fasting.
3/6	Leigh Smith, MD, (Epidemiology & Public Health) is quoted in a story about cell phones and bacteria.	Parade
3/5	Jessica Lee, MD, (Medicine) is quoted in an article about functional medicine.
3/4	Jacques Ravel, PhD, (Microbiology and Immunology, Institute for Genome Sciences, IGS) is quoted in an article about research efforts around the vaginal microbiome.	ScienceNews
3/3	Mira Ghneim, MD, MS, (Surgery) is interviewed about 'Stop the Bleed' training.
3/3	Christopher Welsh, MD, (Psychiatry) is interviewed about the risks of sports betting during Problem Gambling Awareness Month.	DC News Now
3/1	Colleen Jodarski, MGC, is interviewed about the importance of prenatal genetic testing.	Radio Health Journal

February 2025

Date	Story Topic
2/28	Gregory Schrank, MD, (Medicine) is quoted in an article about measles risk and how to protect yourself.
2/26	Muhammad Mohiuddin, MBBS, (Surgery) is quoted in an article about the future of xenotransplantation.	Knowable Magazine
2/26	Rozalina McCoy, MD, MS, (Medicine, Institute for Health Computing, IHC) is interviewed about a new drone program to deliver prescriptions to Eastern Shore residents.
2/25	Shawn Kwatra, MD, (Dermatology) is highlighted for the discovery of a new skin disease.
2/25	Rozalina McCoy, MD, MS, (Medicine, Institute for Health Computing, IHC) discusses a study finding an increase in thyroid cancer diagnosis among GLP-1 users.	Health
2/24	Albert Hicks, MD, MPH, (Medicine) is interviewed about treating cardiovascular disease.
2/24	Jean-Pierre Raufman, MD, (Medicine) discusses critical research with gila monster venom that led to GLP-1 medications like Ozempic.
2/21	Kinjal Sethuraman, MD, MPH, (Emergency Medicine) is interviewed about a rise in carbon monoxide poisoning cases and hyperbaric chamber treatment.
2/21	Christopher Welsh, MD, (Psychiatry, Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling) is interviewed about a rise in Google searches for gambling addiction support.
2/20	Taofeek Owonikoko, MBChb, DrMed, MS, (Medicine), is interviewed about the impact of the University of Maryland Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center.
2/19	Megan Cobb, MD, (Emergency Medicine) is interviewed about choking hazards for infants and toddlers.
2/19	Wuqaas Munir, MD, (Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences) is quoted in an article about how eyesight changes with age and how to protect it.	Parade
2/18	Jason Molitoris, MD, PhD, (Radiation Oncology) is interviewed about the benefits of proton therapy for head and neck cancers.
2/18	Madeline Dick-Biaschoechea, MD, (Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences) is quoted on perimenopause and changes in alcohol tolerance.
2/18	Madeline Marks, PhD, (Psychiatry) is quoted in an article about how to cope with the anxiety of flying.	TIME
2/14	Taofeek Owonikoko, MBChb, DrMed, MS, (Medicine, University of Maryland Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center) is interviewed about the increasing prevalence of cancer and how to reduce risk.
2/13	David Gorelick, MD, PhD, (Psychiatry) comments on a study finding an increase in schizophrenia cases related to cannabis use disorder.	Consumer Affairs
2/13	Teresa York, MD, (Pediatrics) is quoted in an article about a pediatric chemotherapy trial.	Cancer Currents Blog
2/11	Sumon Nandi, MD, MBA, (Orthopaedics) is quoted in an article about hip arthritis pain and how to treat it.	Woman's World
2/11	Sarah Sunshine, MD, (Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences) is quoted in an article about how light sensitivity can increase with age	Scary Mommy
2/11	Shana Ntiri, MD, MPH, (Family & Community Medicine) is interviewed about cancer prevention strategies.
2/7	Scott Jerome, DO, (Medicine) is interviewed in a story about a bystanders lifesaving efforts in providing CPR.
2/6	Seemant Chaturvedi, MD, (Neurology) comments on a study finding propranolol reduces risk of stroke in women with migraine.
2/6	Jacques Ravel, PhD, (Microbiology and Immunology, Institute for Genome Sciences, IGS) and Rebecca Brotman, PhD, MPH (Epidemiology & Public Health, IGS) are quoted on a new study finding a bacterial vaginosis subtype increases risk for chlamydia infection.
2/6	Shou Chen, PhD, (Epidemiology & Public Health, Institute for Health Computing, IHC) and Julie Dunning Hotopp, PhD, (Microbiology and Immunology, Institute for Genome Sciences, IGS) are named MPower Professors.	UMD Right Now
2/4	Muhammad Mohuiddin, MBBS, (Surgery) discusses the first clinical trial for kidney xenotransplantation.
2/4	Eric Weintraub, MD, (Psychiatry) is interviewed about a decrease in overdose deaths in the region.	Baltimore Beat
2/4	Brian Corwell, MD, (Emergency Medicine) is quoted on the need for protective headgear in flag football.
2/3	Taofeek Owonikoko, MBChb, DrMed, MS, (Medicine), University of Maryland Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center, was honored by the Baltimore Sun on its annual list of 25 Black Marylanders to Watch.
2/3	Madeline Marks, PhD, (Psychiatry) is interviewed about the mental health of first responders following the plane crash in the Potomac River.
2/3	Allan Doctor, MD, (Pediatrics) and Dean Mark Gladwin, MD, (Medicine) are quoted in an article about ongoing research efforts to develop artificial blood.	The New Yorker
2/2	Wonder Drake, MD, (Medicine), Senior Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs, authored an op-ed on the importance of practicing patient love for those who have differing political views.

January 2025

Date	Story Topic
1/31	Jessica R. Lee, MD, (Medicine) is interviewed about the Red Dye No. 3 ban and its health impacts.
1/30	Cheyenne Falat, MD, (Emergency Medicine) is interviewed about first responder efforts following the deadly plane crash in the Potomac River.	WRC-TV
1/28	UMSOM's Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health (CVD) is highlighted in an article about human challenge trials.
1/28	Matthew Weir, MD, (Medicine) is quoted about a new approved indication for Ozempic.
1/28	Elizabeth Hammershaimb, MD, MS, (Pediatrics) is interviewed about flu season.
1/27	Daniel Roche, PhD, (Psychiatry) is quoted in a story about the trend of non-alcoholic beverages.	Fast Company
1/26	Esa Davis, MD, MPH, (Family & Community Medicine) is interviewed about a community health screening event with the Engage with Heart initiative.
1/23	Rishi Kundi, MD, (Surgery) is quoted in a story about Shock Trauma's GO TEAM.	EMS1
1/23	Emerson Wickwire, PhD, (Psychiatry) is interviewed on the health impacts of daylight saving time.	Investigate TV+
1/23	Rozalina McCoy, MD, MS, (Medicine) discusses a study finding an increase in thyroid cancer diagnosis after starting GLP-1 drugs.	Health HCP Live
1/22	Saskia Popescu, PhD, MA, MPH, (Epidemiology & Public Health) is quoted in an article about the rise in respiratory viruses.	AXIOS
1/18	Seemant Chaturvedi, MD, (Neurology) is quoted in an article about how to keep your memory sharp.	Parade
1/18	Matthew Frieman, PhD, (Microbiology & Immunology) discusses his research on developing new vaccines for the bird flu.
1/16	Shana Ntiri, MD, MPH, (Family & Community Medicine) is interviewed about a reported rise in certain types of cancer among women.
1/16	Jessica R. Lee, MD, (Medicine) is interviewed about health tips for the new year.
1/16	Katherine Goodman, PhD, JD, (Epidemiology & Public Health) is quoted on a new framework for evaluating sex in clinical algorithms to reduce bias.	Becker's Hospital Review
1/16	Zaineb Makhzoumi, MD, MPH, (Dermatology) discusses the pros and cons of cold plunging to help treat itchy skin conditions.	HealthCentral
1/15	The grand opening of 4MLK, University of Maryland's new Biopark building is featured by several local outlets.	Baltimore Fish Bowl
1/14	Cheyenne Falat, MD, (Emergency Medicine) shares tips on how to dress warmly for cold weather.	TIME
1/14	Omer Awan, MD, MPH, (Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine) authors a column on how to prioritize self-care during residency.
1/14	Katheryn Schlaffer, MD, (Medicine) is quoted in an article on Norovirus treatment tips.	Woman's World
1/14	Esa Davis, MD, MPH, (Family & Community Medicine) is quoted on updated screening recommendations for osteoporosis.
1/14	UMSOM is highlighted in coverage of a landmark investment to launch the Edward and Jennifer St. John Center for Translational Engineering and Medicine.	Philanthropy News Digest
1/13	Kay Connors, MSW. LCSW-C, (Psychiatry) discusses how to console victims of the California wildfires.	TIME
1/13	Jessica K. Lee, MD, MPH, (Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences) is quoted in an article about new programs to expand abortion care.
1/8	Bartley Griffith, MD, Muhammad Mohiuddin, MBBS, Christine Lau, MD, MBA (Surgery), and Dean Mark Gladwin, MD, (Medicine) discuss insights from the xenotransplantation case of Larry Faucette.	SynBioBeta Scienmag Today Headline
1/10	Nirav Shah, MD, (Medicine) is quoted in an article about black mold illness symptoms and treatment.
1/7	Rebecca Brown, MD, (Surgery) is quoted in an article about anal fistula surgery for patients with Crohn's disease.	HealthCentral
1/7	Elizabeth Hammershaimb, MD, MS, (Pediatrics) discusses Norovirus symptoms and how to treat it.	Parade
1/6	Saskia Popescu, PhD, MA, MPH, (Epidemiology & Public Health) is quoted in an article about the rise in HPMV, Bird Flu and Norovirus cases.
1/5	Esa Davis, MD, MPH, (Family & Community Medicine) is interviewed about the new community health village at Mondawmin Mall.	WNUV-TV
1/3	Niharika Khanna, MBBS, MD, DGO, (Family & Community Medicine) is discusses the surgeon general's advisory on alcohol consumption and increased cancer risk. The TV interview aired on local news stations across the country.	WFTX WPTV
1/3	Jessica R. Lee, MD, (Medicine) is interviewed about the health benefits of Dry January.