Tuesday, May 31, 2016
University of Maryland Greenebaum Cancer Center Earns National Cancer Institute’s Highest Designation
The University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Cancer Center has been awarded the National Cancer Institute’s highest designation as a Comprehensive Cancer Center. The prestigious distinction recognizes the cancer center’s high caliber of scientific leadership and robust programs in basic, clinical and population science research, placing it in the top tier of cancer centers nationwide. The new name of the center is the University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center (UMGCCC).
Thursday, May 26, 2016
Leading Surgeon Scientist and Trauma Chief Dr. Deborah Stein Invested as Inaugural R Adams Cowley Professor at the UM SOM
In a moving speech before a large audience recently at Westminster Hall, Deborah M. Stein, MD, MPH, newly invested as the R Adams Cowley, MD Professor in Shock and Trauma, used those words to reflect on her father’s influence and how proud he is to see the family’s legacy of healing continue. "Becoming a surgeon was all about my father -- I wanted to be him, and to heal with my hands, just as he had done."
Wednesday, May 25, 2016
UMSOM Researchers Develop New Way to Decode Large Amounts of Biological Data
A University of Maryland School of Medicine researcher has helped develop an innovative computing technique that, on very large amounts of data, is both faster and more accurate than current methods. To spur research, a program using this technique is being offered for free to the biomedical research community.
Tuesday, May 24, 2016
New Study: Diet During Adolescence Tied to Breast Density, A Risk Factor for Breast Cancer Later in Life
Adolescent girls whose diet is higher in saturated fats and lower in healthier unsaturated fats have higher breast density in early adulthood, which may potentially increase their risk for breast cancer later in life, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. The research was published last week in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention.
Thursday, May 19, 2016
Mohan Suntha, M.D., Named President and CEO of University of Maryland Medical Center
Mohan Suntha, M.D., a physician leader with more than 20 years of medical and administrative experience within the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS), has been named President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC) effective September 1, 2016.
Thursday, May 19, 2016
Saying Farewell to the Class of 2016 Graduates
The Class of 2016 received their doctoral hoods in a special graduation ceremony at the Hippodrome Theater on May 19. Hundreds of family, friends and faculty were there to cheer on the 159 graduates as they officially transitioned from students to doctors.
Wednesday, May 18, 2016
Annual Student Awards Ceremony Recognizes Top Graduates
The events leading up to Graduation 2016 kicked off in a special way the evening of May 18 with the 10th Annual Student Awards Ceremony and Dinner. Held at the Southern Management Corporation Campus Center, the awards dinner provided an opportunity to recognize the accomplished graduating students who have received scholarships, awards, and other academic prizes.
Friday, May 13, 2016
UM SOM Researchers Demonstrate Link Between "Jumping Gene" and Colon Cancer
Roving DNA Strands Could Play Key Role in Some Colon Tumors, Perhaps Other Tumors Too. For more than 50 years, scientists have known of the existence of "jumping genes," strands of DNA material that can move from one location in the genome to another.
Thursday, May 12, 2016
2016 University of Maryland School of Medicine Gala Celebrates School's Past, Present and Future
On Saturday May 7, 2016, the University of Maryland School of Medicine hosted its annual gala, with 1,000 alumni, donors, faculty, staff, students, and other special friends of the school in attendance. As in recent years, the gala coincided with the Medical Alumni Association’s Reunion Weekend, and nearly 125 alumni attended the black-tie affair, as well.
Friday, May 06, 2016
Experts Decipher the Disease Behind One of the Nation’s Most Famous Paintings
It is one of the most famous paintings in American history: Christina’s World, by Andrew Wyeth. But this lovely image has a dark side. Find out what it is at our annual Clinicopathological Conference on May 6.