Thursday, March 13, 2025
UMSOM Rising Third-Year Medical Students Celebrate Transition to Clinical Care Training at Annual Student Clinician Ceremony
The University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) celebrated 165 rising third-year medical students at the Annual Student Clinician Ceremony on March 4, as they prepare to begin their clinical care training. Over the next two years, students will transition from the classroom to the bedside to gain experience seeing patients through a wide variety of specialties within local healthcare organizations.
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Meningococcal Vaccine Found to be Safe and Effective for Infants in Sub-Saharan Africa
University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) researchers helped conduct an important new global health study that found a vaccine that protects against five strains of meningitis prevalent in sub-Saharan Africa is safe and effective for use in young children beginning at 9 months of age. This study provided evidence that formed the basis for the World Health Organization’s (WHO) decision last year to recommend the pentavalent Men5CV meningitis vaccine for infants ages 9 months and older.
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
First ever UMSOM "Shark Tank" competition for biomedical research awards $120,000 for innovative faculty projects
The members of the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) Board of Visitors (BOV) regularly serve as advisors to the school on strategic planning, fundraising, and philanthropy. But on December 17, the Board members took on a new role for the very first time — they became “sharks.”
Tuesday, March 04, 2025
In Memoriam: Dr. Joseph S. McLaughlin
Dr. Joseph S. McLaughlin had a distinguished and longstanding affiliation with the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UM SOM) and the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC) spanning 66 years. His profound impact on medical education, patient care, and surgical innovation leaves a lasting legacy at the University of Maryland.
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Innovative CT Scan Technique Could Improve Prognosis and Treatments for Head and Neck Cancers, New Research Suggests
Cancers occurring in the mouth, nose, and throat are on the rise in the U.S., especially in younger people. About 60,000 new cases are diagnosed every year with one in five cases occurring in people younger than 55, according to the American Cancer Society. A new study provides insights that may eventually help oncologists better predict how the disease will respond to certain therapies, leading to improved survival outcomes for patients.
Friday, February 21, 2025
UM School of Medicine Dermatology Researchers Discover New Skin Disease Using Innovative Diagnostic Platform
A significant number of Americans experience chronic inflammatory skin conditions with no pinpointed cause and often no effective treatments beyond symptom management. Now a new study could pave the way for precision-medicine based diagnostic testing and targeted treatment.
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
UM Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center Executive Director, Taofeek K. Owonikoko, MD, PhD, named one of the 25 Black Marylanders to Watch by The Baltimore Sun
Taofeek K. Owonikoko, MD, PhD, Executive Director of the University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center (UMGCCC), has been named one of the 25 Black Marylanders to Watch for 2025 by The Baltimore Sun.
Friday, February 07, 2025
UM School of Medicine Surgeon-Scientist to Co-Lead Large International Clinical Trial to Determine Most Effective Treatment for Common Hip Fracture in Older Adults
Hip fractures in older adults can lead to serious complications, disability and even death. Traditionally, orthopaedic surgeons have repaired a common fracture of the upper part of the thigh bone, or femur, near the hip using screws and plates to piece together slightly separated pieces of bone. But many surgeons now treat these “minimally displaced” femoral neck fractures by replacing the hip joint with a metal implant.
Wednesday, February 05, 2025
Two UM School of Medicine Faculty Appointed as 2025 MPower Professors
The University of Maryland Strategic Partnership: MPowering the State (MPower) today announced the appointment of seven professors from the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) and the University of Maryland, College Park (UMCP) as 2025 MPower Professors.
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
University of Maryland, Baltimore and Wexford Science & Technology Cut Ribbon on 4MLK Building
The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) and Wexford Science & Technology, LLC, celebrated the grand opening of 4MLK, the newest addition to the University of Maryland BioPark, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The event brought together distinguished guests, including Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller and Mayor Brandon Scott, alongside University and Wexford leaders, neighborhood representatives, innovation community members, economic development officials, and BioPark tenants.