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May 2025

Date Story Topic  
5/16 David Gatz, MD, (Emergency Medicine) is interviewed about how to protect yourself from heat illness ahead during Preakness events. Fox 45 WBFF logo
5/16 Tarek Hanna, MD, is announced as the new Chair of Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine. Becker's Hospital Review
5/15 Rebecca Carter, MD, (Pediatrics) is quoted in an article about diagnosis principles.  MedScape
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. HealthDay
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. Logo of verywellhealth news site
5/9 Dean Mark Gladwin, MD, (Medicine) is interviewed about cuts to federal research funding.  MPT
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. Washington Post
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. 

Fox 45 WBFF logo

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. 

Washington Post

WBAL

Fox 45 WBFF logo

Fox News

 

5/2 Mary Maldarelli, MD, (Epidemiology & Public Health) is interviewed about Maryland's worsening air pollution.  Fox 45 WBFF logo
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.  Reuters
5/1 The Innovation Alliance, a new collaboration aimed to drive med tech ventures in the Baltimore region, is highlighted by several outlets.  

Yahoo! Finance

Market Watch

BioHealth Innovation

Previous months:

April 2025

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.

WUSA9

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. 

AARP

4/28 Neda Freyha, MD, (Medicine) is highlighted in a review of the best podcasts for medical students. The OSA podcast is ranked #1. 

MedScape

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.

US News

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. 

MPT

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. 

New York Times

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.

Healio

4/21 Marni Robins, OD, (Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences) discusses the different types of sunglasses and what they mean.

Yahoo News

4/21 Kirsten Lyke, MD, (Medicine, Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health, CVD) is quoted in an article about federal research funding. 

Maryland Matters

4/21 Omer Awan, MD, MPH (Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine) is quoted in an article about choosing a medical specialty.

MedScape

4/17 Carmen Farrior, MD, MBA, (Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences) is interviewed about black maternal health.

WMAR

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.

Healio

4/18 Jessica K. Lee (Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences) is honored as a Health Care Hero by The Daily Record.

Daily Record

4/18 Christopher Miller, MD, (Psychiatry) shares tips on how to combat stress.

Fox 45 WBFF logo

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.

Scientific-American

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.

MedScape

4/11 Wuqaas Munir, MD, (Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences) is quoted in an article about LASIK.

AARP

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

MedScape

4/7 Kirti Shetty, MD, (Medicine) is quoted on a study about vitamin E and its efficacy in treating patients with MASH.

Logo of verywellhealth news site

4/4 Rozalina McCoy, MD, MS, (Medicine, University of Maryland Institute for Health Computing, UM-IHC) comments on a study about switching diabetes medications.

MedScape

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.

Baltimore-Banner

Baltimore-Business-Journal

4/4 Jason Rose, MD, MBA, (Medicine) discusses the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning and how to prevent it.

Fox 45 WBFF logo

New York Times

4/4 Kirti Shetty, MBBS, (Medicine) is quoted in an article about why MASH is difficult to treat. Logo of verywellhealth news site
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. MPT
4/1 Stephen Kavic, MD, (Surgery) is quoted in an advice column about residency. MedScape

March 2025

March 2025

Date Story Topic  
3/29 Thomas Scalea, MD, (Surgery) is named to the Baltimore Sun's Hall of Fame. 

Baltimore Sun

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.

Baltimore-Banner

3/26 Muhammad Mohiuddin, MD, (Surgery) is quoted on a genetically-modified pig liver transplant.

Guardian

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

MedScape

3/24 Jean-Pierre Raufman, MD, (Medicine) is discusses when to seek medical attention for stomach pain. 

Huffpost

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.

Healio

3/21 Jessica K. Lee, MD, MPH, (Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences) is discusses a new study on bacterial vaginosis

Fox 45 WBFF logo

3/18 Mohammad Mohiuddin, MBBS, (Surgery) is named to National Geographic's 33 for his impacts in xenotransplantation. 

National Geographic

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.  

Logo of verywellhealth news site

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. 

MedPage Today

3/13 Mihir Patel, MD, (Medicine) is quoted in an article about how to guide patients with obesity.

MedScape

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. 

Baltimore Sun

3/11 Shawn Kwatra, MD, (Dermatology) is quoted on a landmark trial finding a potential topical treatment for Prurigo Nodularis. 

Healio

MedScape

MedPage Today

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. MedScape
3/10 Rebecca Brotman, PhD, MPH, (Epidemiology & Public Health) comments on a new study confirming sexual transmission of bacterial vaginosis. MedScape
3/10 James Campbell, MD, MS, (Pediatrics) is interviewed the confirmed measles case in Maryland and vaccination rates.  WMAR
3/10 Muhammad Mohiuddin, MBBS, and Bart Griffith, MD (Surgery) are quoted in a story about xenotransplantation. New York Times
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. Reuters
3/9 Christopher W.T. Miller, (Psychiatry) discusses how to cope with change that comes with aging. 

Washington Post

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. Fox 45 WBFF logo
3/6 Mihir Patel, MD, (Medicine) is quoted in an article about the effectiveness of intermittent fasting. MedScape
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. SELF
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. Fox 45 WBFF logo
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

February 2025

Date Story Topic  
2/28 Gregory Schrank, MD, (Medicine) is quoted in an article about measles risk and how to protect yourself.

US News

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.

WBAL

2/25 Shawn Kwatra, MD, (Dermatology) is highlighted for the discovery of a new skin disease.

MedScape

Medical Xpress

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. 

MPT

2/24 Jean-Pierre Raufman, MD, (Medicine) discusses critical research with gila monster venom that led to GLP-1 medications like Ozempic.

PBS

2/21 Kinjal Sethuraman, MD, MPH, (Emergency Medicine) is interviewed about a rise in carbon monoxide poisoning cases and hyperbaric chamber treatment.

WMAR

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. 

Fox 45 WBFF logo

2/20 Taofeek Owonikoko, MBChb, DrMed, MS, (Medicine), is interviewed about the impact of the University of Maryland Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center. 

WMAR

2/19 Megan Cobb, MD, (Emergency Medicine) is interviewed about choking hazards for infants and toddlers. 

WJZ

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. 

Fox 45 WBFF logo

2/18 Madeline Dick-Biaschoechea, MD, (Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences) is quoted on perimenopause and changes in alcohol tolerance. 

Huffpost

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.

Fox 45 WBFF logo

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.

MPT

2/7 Scott Jerome, DO, (Medicine) is interviewed in a story about a bystanders lifesaving efforts in providing CPR.

WBAL

2/6 Seemant Chaturvedi, MD, (Neurology) comments on a study finding propranolol reduces risk of stroke in women with migraine.  TCTMD
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. 

MedScape

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. Nature
2/4 Eric Weintraub, MD, (Psychiatry) is interviewed about a decrease in overdose deaths in the region.

Baltimore-Banner

WYPR

Baltimore Beat

2/4 Brian Corwell, MD, (Emergency Medicine) is quoted on the need for protective headgear in flag football. Baltimore Sun
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.

Baltimore Sun

Baltimore Sun

2/3 Madeline Marks, PhD, (Psychiatry) is interviewed about the mental health of first responders following the plane crash in the Potomac River. WBAL
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. Baltimore Sun

January 2025

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. 

Fox 45 WBFF logo

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. 

New York Times

1/28 Matthew Weir, MD, (Medicine) is quoted about a new approved indication for Ozempic.

Healio

1/28 Elizabeth Hammershaimb, MD, MS, (Pediatrics) is interviewed about flu season. 

MPT

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. 

WJZ

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

MedScape

MedPage Today

Healio

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.

NBC News

1/16 Shana Ntiri, MD, MPH, (Family & Community Medicine) is interviewed about a reported rise in certain types of cancer among women. 

WJZ

1/16 Jessica R. Lee, MD, (Medicine) is interviewed about health tips for the new year. 

MPT

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. 

WMAR

Baltimore-Business-Journal

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.

MedPage Today

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.

HealthDay

Healio

US News

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.

Baltimore-Banner

WBAL

Baltimore-Business-Journal

Daily Record

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. 

Guardian

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.  US News
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. Newsweek
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.

Scripps

Baltimore Sun

WMAR

WFTX

WPTV

1/3 Jessica R. Lee, MD, (Medicine) is interviewed about the health benefits of Dry January.

Fox 45 WBFF logo

WYPR