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In light of changing Federal funding priorities, the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) created a Pivot Strategic Investment Initiative, committing up to $33 million in research support to strengthen the institution’s resilience. The funds will be distributed across the university. With the majority of funds deployed over the next 12 months—and a portion reserved to sustain high-performing programs and address emerging challenges—the initiative is guided by core principles that prioritize protecting critical biomedical research, promoting excellence through rigorous review, supporting long-term growth, encouraging cross-disciplinary partnerships, and ensuring accountability through robust performance tracking and measurable outcomes.
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University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) Researchers have identified a target that may improve the response of CAR T-cell therapy, a treatment for patients with recurrent or difficult to treat blood cancers.
In a recent study published in Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy, scientists found increased survival and tumor-fighting activity in lab and animal models when they blocked a specific protein in the modified cells.
The University of Maryland School of Medicine is receiving $1 million in grant funding through the Maryland Department of Commerce to establish a Center for Combat Casualty Care with the University of Maryland R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center. The Center will include a 5,000-square-foot Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) for the research and development of new tools and treatments, and the training of military clinicians.
