Thursday, November 29, 2018
UMSOM’s 2018 Festival of Science Explores Intersection of Genomics and Medicine
“We are constantly exploring and trying to learn more about who we are. There really is an innate curiosity that allows us to become better informed and proactively plan for potential health issues. Indeed, when we know more, we can do more.”
Monday, November 26, 2018
UMSOM Researchers Discover Clues to Brain Changes in Depression
In new pre-clinical research, scientists at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM), led by Scott Thompson, PhD, Professor of Physiology, have identified changes in brain activity linked to the pleasure and reward system.
Wednesday, November 21, 2018
UMSOM Expert Discovers Key Gene in Cells Associated with Age-Related Hearing Loss
An international group of researchers, led by Ronna Hertzano, MD, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Anatomy and Neurobiology, at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM), and Michael Bowl, Ph.D., Programme Leader Track Scientist, Mammalian Genetics Unit, MRC Harwell Institute, UK, have identified the gene that acts as a key regulator for special cells needed in hearing.
Thursday, November 08, 2018
Clinical Affairs Leader and Educator Dr. David B. Schwartz Announces Retirement from UM School of Medicine
University of Maryland School of Medicine Senior Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs, Anthony Lehman, MD, along with UMSOM Dean E. Albert Reece, MD, PhD, MBA, announced today that David B. Schwartz, MD, Director of Clinical Affairs Special Programs and Clinical Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology’s Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, will retire at the end of year.
Tuesday, November 06, 2018
School of Medicine Faculty Members to Speak at UMB TEDx Event
School of Medicine Faculty Members are among the scheduled speakers for TEDx University of Maryland, Baltimore on Friday November 9, 2018.
Friday, November 02, 2018
UMSOM Global Health Expert Named to Prestigious World Health Organization Immunization Panel
Kathleen Neuzil, MD, MPH, Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics and Director of the Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health (CVD) at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM), has been named to the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Strategic Advisory Group of Experts (SAGE) on Immunization.
Monday, October 29, 2018
UMSOM Honors Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Our Research Continues Toward Combating this Disease
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) continue in their work to help combat this disease that impacts more than 315,000 women in the U.S. each year.
Sunday, October 28, 2018
American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene Awards Dr. Miriam Laufer the LePrince Medal for Malaria Research
Miriam Laufer, MD, MPH, Professor of Pediatrics and Associate Director for Malaria Research at the University of Maryland School of Medicine’s (UMSOM) Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health (CVD), was awarded the Joseph Augustin LePrince Medal by the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH).
Thursday, October 25, 2018
“From Groundbreaking to Record-Breaking:”
“The School of Medicine’s ambitious agenda and momentum led us to climb new heights, which has resulted in the highest impact.” With these remarks, UMSOM Dean E. Albert Reece, MD, PhD, MBA, who is also the Executive Vice President for Medical Affairs, University of Maryland, and the John Z. and Akiko K. Bowers Distinguished Professor, kicked off his 2018 State of the School address, “From Groundbreaking Achievements to Record-Breaking Milestones.”
Tuesday, October 16, 2018
UMSOM Faculty Members Named 2018 “Top Docs” by Baltimore Magazine
More than 70 doctors who provide care to patients at the University of Maryland Medical Center Downtown and Midtown Campuses have been recognized as "Top Doctors" in the November 2018 issue of Baltimore magazine. All of the recognized physicians are also faculty members of the University of Maryland School of Medicine.