UMSOM in the Media

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May 2025

Date	Story Topic
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, a new condition 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

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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.