Monday, April 11, 2016
Read the Story: From Tragedy to Saving Lives: The PJ Schafer Cardiovascular Research Fund
Tragically, Paul and Vivian Schafer’s son, PJ, succumbed to sudden cardiac death while playing college lacrosse in 2003. To help cope with their grief, they wanted to educate others about the disease. So they organized an annual golf tournament to raise awareness and money for research to prevent it from affecting other young athletes and their families.
Wednesday, April 06, 2016
New Study Shows Much Longer Survival for Heart Transplants Across Species
A new immune-suppressing therapy has led to the longest survival yet for a cross-species heart transplant, according to new research conducted in part by researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UM SOM).
Tuesday, March 22, 2016
Program in Health Disparities and Population Health at University of Maryland School of Medicine Moving Forward in Department of Epidemiology and Public Health
Jay S. Magaziner, PhD, MS, Hyg, Professor and Chair, Department of Epidemiology and Public Health (EPH) at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UM SOM) and Dean E. Albert Reece, MD, PhD, MBA, announced today that the Program in Health Disparities and Population Health, formerly the Program in Minority Health and Health Disparities in Education and Research (PMHHD) led by the now-retired Dr. Claudia Baquet, has a new home in the Department of Epidemiology and Public Health.
Tuesday, March 22, 2016
UMSOM Department of Orthopaedics Opens Outpatient Clinical Practice at Camden Yards
When you think of Camden Yards, you probably think of baseball, crab cakes, hot dogs and cold beer. But now the historic baseball stadium/ warehouse complex on West Camden Street also offers outpatient orthopaedic services by University of Maryland specialists at this convenient downtown Baltimore location.
Monday, March 21, 2016
Leading Neuroscientist Dr. Peter B. Crino Appointed Chair of UM SOM Department of Neurology
University of Maryland School of Medicine (UM SOM) Dean E. Albert Reece, MD, PhD, MBA, announced today that Peter B. Crino, MD, PhD, professor and vice chair for research at Temple University School of Medicine’s Shriners Hospital Pediatric Research Center, and an internationally-recognized physician-scientist in developmental brain disorders, has been appointed Chairman of the UM SOM Department of Neurology. Dr. Crino succeeds Interim Chair Barney J. Stern, MD, Professor of Neurology, who had replaced William Weiner, MD, when he passed away in 2012. Dr. Stern will continue as Vice Chair and Professor of the Department of Neurology.
Friday, March 18, 2016
UM SOM Research Gathers New Evidence for Novel Stroke Treatment
New research based on discoveries from the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) provides further evidence that an innovative treatment strategy may help prevent brain swelling and death in stroke patients. J. Marc Simard, MD, PhD, Professor of Neurosurgery at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, along with colleagues at Yale University and Harvard Massachusetts General Hospital, found that Cirara, an investigational drug, powerfully reduced brain swelling and death in patients who had suffered a type of large stroke called malignant infarction, which normally carries a high mortality rate.
Friday, March 18, 2016
The Envelope Please: Match Day 2016 for the University of Maryland School of Medicine
It was a day filled with emotion at Baltimore’s famed Hippodrome Theater, where fourth year medical students learned where they will continue their training as residents.
Wednesday, March 16, 2016
UM SOM Epidemiologist Joanne F. Dorgan Named Director of the Division of Cancer Epidemiology
Jay S. Magaziner, PhD, MS Hyg, Professor and Chair of the Department of Epidemiology and Public Health (EPH) in the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UM SOM), along with UM SOM Dean E. Albert Reece, MD, PhD, MBA, announced today that Joanne F. Dorgan, PhD, MPH, Professor in the Division of Cancer Epidemiology within the Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, has been appointed Director of the Division of Cancer Epidemiology. Dorgan succeeds Division Director William A. Blattner, MD, co-founder and associate director of the UM SOM Institute of Human Virology, who retired on January 31, 2016.
Wednesday, March 16, 2016
UM SOM Emergency Medicine Physician Dr. Joseph Martinez Appointed Assistant Dean for Clinical Medical Education and Residency Programs Liaison
University of Maryland School of Medicine (UM SOM) Senior Associate Dean of Academic Affairs James B. Kaper, PhD, along with Dean E. Albert Reece, MD, PhD, MBA, announced today that Joseph P. Martinez, MD, Associate Professor in the Departments of Emergency Medicine and Internal Medicine, has been appointed Assistant Dean for Clinical Medical Education, and Residency Programs Liaison. In this new capacity, Dr. Martinez will continue with his prior duties, and will also maintain his current title, of Assistant Dean of Student Affairs.
Monday, March 14, 2016
UM SOM Sleep Experts Explore the Massive Financial Toll of Insomnia
While the benefits of a good night’s sleep can be priceless, and sleeplessness imposes significant costs on the individual and society, little is known about the financial impact of treatment for sleep-related disorders.