2026 News
Friday, February 20, 2026
A Timely Investment in Discovery: UMB’s Pivot Initiative Strengthens Research and Community
The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is moving quickly to implement the Pivot Strategic Investment Initiative, an unprecedented investment of up to $33 million over two years to support the University’s research enterprise during a period of significant national funding uncertainty. Although announced just weeks ago, the initiative already is gaining strong momentum and University leaders emphasize that its rapid progress reflects the dedicated work of faculty, staff, and reviewers across campus.
Thursday, February 12, 2026
February 2026 News and Publications
Latest department news and publications
Friday, February 06, 2026
In Memoriam: Daniel Weinreich, Longtime Professor of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics
The University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) community mourns the passing of distinguished long-time faculty member, Daniel Weinreich, PhD, Professor of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics. He passed away on November 26, 2025, at the age of 83.
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Alexandros Poulopoulos, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacology and Physiology, is quoted in an article on how neurons in the wrong location can still build functional brain circuits.
See the story at: Nature Neuroscience https://www.nature.com/articles/s41593-025-02191-y
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
University of Maryland and its School of Medicine Ranked Among Top Universities Nationwide for Research by National Science Foundation
The University of Maryland has climbed to No. 14 among all U.S. universities and No. 9 among public universities for research and development (R&D) spending, with its School of Medicine ranking No. 27 among all U.S. medical schools and No. 14 among public medical schools, according to the National Science Foundation’s Higher Education Research and Development (HERD) Survey.