April 2016

UMB In the News

May 3, 2016
Dr. Leopold M. 'Leo' Karpeles, longtime physician, dies

Mark M. Applefeld of the School of Medicine was quoted in the obituary, "Dr. Leopold M. 'Leo' Karpeles, longtime physician, dies" in the Baltimore Sun. May 2 

April 29, 2016
FEATURED MOVER | Lisa Rowen, UMMC

The article, "FEATURED MOVER | Lisa Rowen, UMMC," referred to the School of Nursing in the Daily Record. April 26

April 29, 2016
Laughter is really good for your heart

Michael Miller of the School of Medicine was quoted in the story "Laughter is really good for your heart" on HometownFocus.us. A similar story ran in the Community Voice. April 28

April 29, 2016
Tortured twists and turns of the Freddie Gray trials

Doug Colbert of the School of Law was interviewed for the story "Tortured twists and turns of the Freddie Gray trials" on WYPR-FM. April 29

April 29, 2016
Call for Paradigm Shift in Approach of Health-care System

Joan Davitt of the School of Social Work was mentioned in the article "Call for Paradigm Shift in Approach of Health-care System" on disabled-world.com. April 28

April 29, 2016
Research identifies compound that reverses symptoms of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's

The School of Medicine was mentioned in the article "Research identifies compound that reverses symptoms of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's" on worldhealth.net. April 28

April 29, 2016
Q&A with Biotechnical Institute of Maryland

Sarah Pick of the Institute of Genomic Sciences at the School of Medicine was interviewed in the article, "Q&A with Biotechnical Institute of Maryland," on MdBizNews. April 27

April 29, 2016
Violence Against Women Journalists Threatens Media Freedom

Danielle Citron of the School of Law was quoted in the article "Violence Against Women Journalists Threatens Media Freedom" on IPSnews.net. The story also ran on NewsToday.com. April 28

April 28, 2016
New Youth Jobs Center Adds to Mondawmin Revitalization

The  article, "New Youth Jobs Center Adds to Mondawmin Revitalization," referred to the University of Maryland, Baltimore in Baltimore Magazine. April 28

April 28, 2016
Forget Fasting Before This Blood Test

Michael Miller of the School of Medicine was quoted in the article "Forget Fasting Before This Blood Test" on Lifezette. April 28

April 28, 2016
Family of woman struck by lightning sues S.C. airport, airline

The School of Law was mentioned in the article, "Family of woman struck by lightning sues S.C. airport, airline," in the Miami Herald. April 27

April 28, 2016
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan signs P-TECH education bill

The University of Maryland, Baltimore was mentioned in the story, "Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan signs P-TECH education bill," on Technical.ly Baltimore. April 27 

April 28, 2016
Read the Radical Resume of Tom Perez, Possible Hillary VP Pick

The School of Law was mentioned in the article, "Read the Radical Resume of Tom Perez, Possible Hillary VP Pick," on PJ Media. April 27

April 28, 2016
Dental Care at Eldersburg Commons opens

The article, "Dental Care at Eldersburg Commons opens,"  referred to the School of Dentistry in the Carroll County Times. April 22 

April 28, 2016
‘Judicial restraint’ is killing constitutional rights on college campuses

Robert Percival of the School of Law was quoted in the story "‘Judicial restraint’ is killing constitutional rights on college campuses" on the College Fix. April 28

April 28, 2016
‘Baltimore in Conversation’ launched

Gabrille Mnkande of the STAR TRACK program of the School of Medicine was quoted in the Washington Blade story "‘Baltimore in Conversation’ launched." Apri 27

April 28, 2016
Health Care Employees Bear Brunt of Workplace Assaults, Research Finds

Jane Lipscomb of the School of Nursing and the School of Medicine was interviewed in the story, "Health Care Employees Bear Brunt of Workplace Assaults, Research Finds," on ABC News. April 27 

April 27, 2016
Meet a Galileo of virus research

Robert Gallo of the School of Medicine was featured in the article "Meet a Galileo of virus research" on iol.co.za. April 26

April 27, 2016
Revenge porn: the industry profiting from online abuse

Daniell Citron of the School of Law was quoted in the article "Revenge porn: the industry profiting from online abuse" on richardhartley.com. April 26

April 27, 2016
Adnan Syed of 'Serial': What We Know So Far as Retrial Decision Looms

Michael Millemann of the School of Law was mentioned in the article "Adnan Syed of 'Serial': What We Know So Far as Retrial Decision Looms" on ABC News. April 26

April 27, 2016
Maryland to Create P-TECH Schools Across the State

The University of Maryland, Baltimore was mentioned in the story "Maryland to Create P-TECH Schools Across the State" on PRNewswire. April 26

April 27, 2016
A Baltimore med student gets to know her patient population riding the bus

Talia Kozlowski of the School of Medicine authored the piece "A Baltimore med student gets to know her patient population riding the bus" in the Baltimore Sun. April 26

April 27, 2016
UMB-run center creates bridge with Poppleton community

Jin Yi Lee of the School of Pharmacy was pictured and Bill Joyner of the University of Maryland, Baltimore was quoted in the Daily Record story "UMB-run center creates bridge with Poppleton community." April 26

April 27, 2016
Fecal Transplant Stool Banks Face Potential Regulatory Changes; May Affect Physicians, Patients

Florian Fricke of the Institute for Genome Sciences at the School of Medicine was quoted in the story "Fecal Transplant Stool Banks Face Potential Regulatory Changes; May Affect Physicians, Patients" on GenomeWeb. April 27

April 27, 2016
Many Doctors Hold Racist Beliefs About How Black People Feel Pain

Jay Unick of the School of Social Work was quoted in the Buzzfeed News story "Many Doctors Hold Racist Beliefs About How Black People Feel Pain." April 27

April 27, 2016
Collaboration as Key for Research

Kevin Cullen, Robert Gallo and E. Albert Reece of the School of Medicine were quoted in the story "Collaboration as Key for Research" on smhs.gwu.edu. April 26

April 27, 2016
This Bill Could Make More Kids Obese—and No One Is Talking About It

Steve Czinn of the School of Medicine was quoted in the Mother Jones story "This Bill Could Make More Kids Obese—and No One Is Talking About It." April 27

April 26, 2016
In West Baltimore, pharmacy deserts leave health care gaps

School of Pharmacy dean Natalie D. Eddington was quoted in the article "In West Baltimore, pharmacy deserts leave health care gaps" on PBS.prg/NewsHour. April 25

April 26, 2016
Graber on the Declaration of Independence & Constitutional Pedagogy

Mark Graber of the School of Law was featured in the article "Graber on the Declaration of Independence & Constitutional Pedagogy" on Legal Theory Blog. April 25

April 26, 2016
Study identifies compound that reverses symptoms of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's

Robert Schwarcz of the School of Medicine was interviewed for the article "Study identifies compound that reverses symptoms of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's" on Sciencecodex.com and in a similar story in Science Daily. Similar stories ran on News-Medical.net, Turkish Weekly, MedicalXpress.com, aa.com.tr and the Daily Sabah. April 25  The story also ran in FierceBioTech Gizmag and Bioscience Technology. April 27

April 26, 2016
Tokai Announces Oral Presentation on Galeterone at the 2016 AUA Annual Meeting

Vincent Njar of the School of Medicine was mentioned in the article "Tokai Announces Oral Presentation on Galeterone at the 2016 AUA Annual Meeting" on Businesswire.com. April 25

April 26, 2016
Revenge porn: the industry profiting from online abuse

Danielle Citron of the School of Law was quoted in the story "Revenge porn: the industry profiting from online abuse" in the Guardian. April 26 

April 26, 2016
Adnan Syed of 'Serial': What We Know So Far as Retrial Decision Looms

Michael Millemann of the School of Law was mentioned in the story "Adnan Syed of 'Serial': What We Know So Far as Retrial Decision Looms" on WBAL-AM. The story also ran on WWGP-AM. April 26

April 26, 2016
AHEC West Student Career ECHO Program Taking Applications

The University of Maryland, Baltimore and the School of Nursing, School of Pharmacy and School of Medicine were mentioned in the story "AHEC West Student Career ECHO Program Taking Applications" on WCBC Radio. April 25

April 26, 2016
The California Teens Reinventing the Science of Space Ballooning

Shiladitya DasSarma of the School of Medicine was quoted in the story "The California Teens Reinventing the Science of Space Ballooning" on Atlas Obscura. April 26

April 26, 2016
U.S. Secretary of Labor Tom Perez to Speak at Univ. of Md. School of Law Graduation May 20

Donald Tobin of the School of Law was quoted in the story "U.S. Secretary of Labor Tom Perez to Speak at Univ. of Md. School of Law Graduation May 20" on baltimore.citybizlist.com. April 25

April 26, 2016
Early BPA exposure Linked to Childhood Wheeze

Adam Spanier of the School of Medicine was quoted in the Respiratory Scholar article "Early BPA exposure Linked to Childhood Wheeze." April 26

April 26, 2016
Local doctor performs gender reassignment surgery

Rachel Bluebond-Langner of the School of Medicine was featured in the WMAR story "Local doctor performs gender reassignment surgery." April 25

April 25, 2016
UMB hosts grand opening of community engagement center

Jay Perman was quoted and Ashley Valis of the University of Maryland, Baltimore was mentioned in the article, "UMB hosts grand opening of community engagement center," which mentioned the UM BioPark and referred to the schools of Dentistry, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, and Social Work, in the Baltimore Times. April 22

April 25, 2016
AskScience AMA Series: We are Jeff Galvin and Dr. David Pauza

David Pauza of the School of Medicine was featured in the Reddit thread "AskScience AMA Series: We are Jeff Galvin and Dr. David Pauza." April 21

April 25, 2016
Drug resistance triggers war to wipe out malaria in the Mekong region

Christopher Plowe of the School of Medicine was quoted in the story "Drug resistance triggers war to wipe out malaria in the Mekong region" in Science magazine. April 21

April 25, 2016
Emails Deepen Criminal Cases in Flint, but Charges May Be Tough to Prove

Jane F. Barrett of the School of Law was quoted in the article, "Emails Deepen Criminal Cases in Flint, but Charges May Be Tough to Prove," in the New York Times. April 24

April 25, 2016
Douglas J. Sanders, retired Pikesville dentist, dies

The School of Dentistry was mentioned in the obituary, "Douglas J. Sanders, retired Pikesville dentist, dies," in the Baltimore Sun. April 22

April 25, 2016
Dr. Suhayl Kalash, urologist and associate professor, dies

The School of Medicine was mentioned in the obituary, "Dr. Suhayl Kalash, urologist and associate professor, dies," in the Baltimore Sun. April 24

April 25, 2016
After controversial appointment, Eric Costello faces four challengers in Baltimore's 11th District

The University of Maryland, Baltimore was mentioned in the article, "After controversial appointment, Eric Costello faces four challengers in Baltimore's 11th District," in the Baltimore Sun. April 23

April 25, 2016
Perman, Caret Appear at BioTech Forum

UMB President Jay A. Perman was quoted and James Hughes and Jane Shaab of the UM BioPark were mentioned in the article, "Perman, Caret Appear at BioTech Forum," on UMB News. April 22

April 25, 2016
In West Baltimore, Scarce Pharmacies Leave Health Care Gaps

School of Pharmacy dean Natalie D. Eddington was quoted in the article "In West Baltimore, Scarce Pharmacies Leave Health Care Gaps" on Kaiser Health News. April 25

April 25, 2016
Wedded: Daniela Garita and Michael Boblitz met while he was visiting Costa Rica

Michael Boblitz, a student at the School of Pharmacy was featured in the article, "Wedded: Daniela Garita and Michael Boblitz met while he was visiting Costa Rica," in the Baltimore Sun. April 22

April 25, 2016
Sister's cancer death drove scientist's quest

Robert Gallo of the School of Medicine was featured in the article "Sister's cancer death drove scientist's quest" in the Sunday Times. April 24

April 25, 2016
Don’t gum up the works

Sheldon Sydney of the School of Dentistry was quoted in the article "Don’t gum up the works" in The Jerusalem Post. April 23

April 25, 2016
Electronic Records Offer A Chance To Ensure Patients’ End-Of-Life Plans Aren’t Lost In Critical Moments

Marian Grant of the School of Nursing was quoted in the article "Electronic Records Offer A Chance To Ensure Patients’ End-Of-Life Plans Aren’t Lost In Critical Moments" on thelundreport.org. April 22

April 25, 2016
Google Case Ends, but Copyright Fight Goes On

James Grimmelmann of the School of Law was quoted in the article "Google Case Ends, but Copyright Fight Goes On" on Publishersweekly.com. April 22

April 25, 2016
Elsewhere in Science: Measuring influence, intellectual property, and more

Myaing Myaing Nyunt and Christopher Plowe of the School of Medicine were mentioned in the article "Elsewhere in Science: Measuring influence, intellectual property, and more" in Science. April 22

April 25, 2016
Perman Promotes IPE in Western Maryland

UMB President Jay A. Perman was quoted, and Reba Cornman of the School of Social Work, and School of Medicine students Michael Rozak, Gregory Fu, and Grace Koo were mentioned in the article "Perman Promotes IPE in Western Maryland" on UMB News. April 22 

April 25, 2016
Why This Animal's Pee Smells Like Hot Buttered Popcorn

Anne Estes of the Institute for Genome Science was quoted in the article "Why This Animal's Pee Smells Like Hot Buttered Popcorn" in National Geographic magazine. April 23

April 25, 2016
Ravens Help To Beautify Nearby Community This Earth Day

The University of Maryland, Baltimore Community Engagement Center was mentioned in the story "Ravens Help To Beautify Nearby Community This Earth Day" on WJZ-TV. April 22

April 25, 2016
University of Maryland leaders, coaches top paid public employees

UMB President Jay A. Perman, and E. Albert Reece, James Gammie, Bartley Griffith, Stephen Bartlett, John Olson, and Robert Gallo of the School of Medicine were mentioned in the article "University of Maryland leaders, coaches top paid public employees" in The Baltimore Sun. April 23. The article was excerpted on Center Maryland. April 25

April 22, 2016
How a Community School Helps ELLs Succeed

The School of Dentistry and the School of Social Work were mentioned in the video story, "How a Community School Helps ELLs Succeed," on ColorinColorado. April 12

April 22, 2016
Male and female friendships

Geoffrey Greif of the School of Social Work was interviewed for the story, "Male and female friendships," on the Laura Ingraham Show. (no link available) April 20 

April 22, 2016
UMB president sees health education center as 'a win-win'

UMB President Jay A. Perman was featured in the Cumberland Times-News article "UMB president sees health education center as 'a win-win,'" which was excerpted on Center Maryland. A similar story highlighting the importance of team-based care appeared on WCBC-AM. (no link available) April 22

April 22, 2016
Brookline native shines a light on the changing, youthful face of lung cancer

Feng Jiang of the School of Medicine was mentioned in the article "Brookline native shines a light on the changing, youthful face of lung cancer" on the Brookline Patch. April 21

April 22, 2016
VIDEO: Findings support development of staphylococcal enterotoxin B protein vaccine

Wilbur Chen of the School of Medicine was interviewed for the story "VIDEO: Findings support development of staphylococcal enterotoxin B protein vaccine" on Healio.com. April 21

April 22, 2016
Despite waning efficacy, influenza vaccine protects throughout season

Kathleen Neuzil of the School of Medicine was quoted in the article "Despite waning efficacy, influenza vaccine protects throughout season" on Healio. April 21

April 22, 2016
Student activist returns home to fight malaria

Myaing Myaing Nyunt of the School of Medicine was quoted in the article "Student activist returns home to fight malaria" on myinforms.com and in a similar story in Science. April 22

April 22, 2016
Malaria wars

Christopher Plowe of the School of Medicine was quoted in the article "Malaria wars" in Science and in a second story in Science, as well as in a similar story on pulitzercenter.org. April 22

April 22, 2016
A) Meet Dr Gallo B) Stop talking about Thabo Mbeki

Robert Gallo of the School of Medicine was featured in the article "A) Meet Dr Gallo B) Stop talking about Thabo Mbeki" in The Daily Maverick. April 22

April 21, 2016
Student activist returns home to fight malaria

Myaing Myaing Nyunt of the School of Medicine was featured and Christopher Plowe of the School of Medicine was quoted in the story "Student activist returns home to fight malaria" in Science. April

April 21, 2016
Student researcher merges nanobiotech and endodontics

School of Dentistry student Sanam Kheirieh was featured in the article "Student researcher merges nanobiotech and endodontics" on DrBicuspid.com. April 20

April 21, 2016
Cannabix Technologies Adds Professor Dr. (h.c.) Marilyn A. Huestis as Scientific Advisor

Marilyn Huestis of the School of Medicine was featured in the story "Cannabix Technologies Adds Professor Dr. (h.c.) Marilyn A. Huestis as Scientific Advisor" on MarketWired.com. April 20

April 21, 2016
Study: Flu vaccine efficacy can wane over single season

Kathleen M. Neuzil of the Center for Vaccine Development at the School of Medicine was quoted in the story "Study: Flu vaccine efficacy can wane over single season" on CIDRAP. April 19 

April 21, 2016
Why the Criminal Case Against Flint Water Regulators Is So Unusual

Jane Barrett of the School of Law was quoted in the story, "Why the Criminal Case Against Flint Water Regulators Is So Unusual," in Time Magazine. April 20 

April 21, 2016
Mighty Moms

The University of Maryland R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center was mentioned in the story "Mighty Moms" on Legion.org. April 20

April 21, 2016
UMB president sees health education center as 'a win-win'

UMB President Jay A. Perman was featured in the article "UMB president sees health education center as 'a win-win'" in the Cumberland Times-News. April 20

April 21, 2016
Shock Trauma Gala raises $700,000

The R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center was mentioned in the article, "Shock Trauma Gala raises $700,000," in the Baltimore Business Journal. April 20

April 21, 2016
Officer Garrett Miller can be compelled to testify against officers

Doug Colbert of the School of Law was interviewed in the story, "Officer Garrett Miller can be compelled to testify against officers," on WBAL-TV. April 20 

April 21, 2016
New biohealth index shows Md.’s strengths, challenges

The University of Maryland, Baltimore was mentioned in the story, "New biohealth index shows Md.’s strengths, challenges," in the Daily Record. April 20 

April 20, 2016
S.E.C. in Stasis as Democrats Hold Up Obama Nominees

The School of Law was mentioned in the story, "S.E.C. in Stasis as Democrats Hold Up Obama Nominees," in the Wall Street Journal. April 19 

 

April 20, 2016
Mary Koutrelakos, registered nurse and Ellicott City resident, dies

The School of Nursing was mentioned in the obituary, "Mary Koutrelakos, registered nurse and Ellicott City resident, dies," in the Baltimore Sun. April 19 

April 20, 2016
Baltimore officials host groundbreaking for $11 million Hollins House renovation

The article, "Baltimore officials host groundbreaking for $11 million Hollins House renovation," referred to the University of Maryland, Baltimore in the Baltimore Sun. April 19 

April 20, 2016
Guidewell Financial Solutions marks half-century of helping

The University of Maryland, Baltimore was mentioned in the story "Guidewell Financial Solutions marks half-century of helping" in the Catonsville Times and the Baltimore Sun. April 20

April 20, 2016
Pancreatic Cancer Risk Tied to Specific Mouth Bacteria

Jacques Ravel of the Institute for Genome Sciences at the School of Medicine was quoted in the story "Pancreatic Cancer Risk Tied to Specific Mouth Bacteria" on PRNewswire and EurekAlert!. April 19

April 20, 2016
Baltimore Mending: One Year After Freddie Gray's Death

The University of Maryland, Baltimore was mentioned in the story "Baltimore Mending: One Year After Freddie Gray's Death" on NBC News. April 19

April 20, 2016
Greenville Y celebrates Open Doors campaign

Pamela Peeke of the School of Medicine was mentioned in the story "Greenville Y celebrates Open Doors campaign" on GreenvilleOnline.com. April 19

April 20, 2016
9 Side Effects of Marijuana

David Gorelick of the School of Medicine was quoted in the story "9 Side Effects of Marijuana" in Leaf Science. April 19

April 20, 2016
South Africa: A) Meet Dr Gallo B) Stop Talking About Thabo Mbeki

Robert Gallo of the Institute of Human Virology was featured in the story "South Africa: A) Meet Dr Gallo B) Stop Talking About Thabo Mbeki" on AllAfrica.com. April 19

April 20, 2016
Study Illuminates Key Aspects of How We Fall Asleep, Wake Up

Andrea Meredith of the School of Medicine was featured in the story "Study Illuminates Key Aspects of How We Fall Asleep, Wake Up" in Sleep Review. April 19

April 19, 2016
Judge applies $200,000 cap to settlement over objections from officer shot in training exercise

The article, "Judge applies $200,000 cap to settlement over objections from officer shot in training exercise," referred to the University of Maryland, Baltimore in The Baltimore Sun. April 15 

April 19, 2016
Dr. John S. 'Jack' Harshey, Carroll County internist, dies

The School of Medicine was mentioned in the obituary, "Dr. John S. 'Jack' Harshey, Carroll County internist, dies," in The Baltimore Sun. April 18

April 19, 2016
Supreme Court Won't Hear Authors' Challenge To Google Books

James Grimmelmann of the School of Law was quoted in the story, "Supreme Court Won't Hear Authors' Challenge To Google Books," in MediaPost. April 18 

April 19, 2016
Duane Morris Adds Five-Attorney Group in Miami

The School of Law was mentioned in the article, "Duane Morris Adds Five-Attorney Group in Miami" in PR Newswire. April 17 

April 19, 2016
Rascovar: Lawmakers have much to crow about

The commentary, "Rascovar: Lawmakers have much to crow about," referred to the University of Maryland, Baltimore in Maryland Reporter. April 17 The opinion piece also appeared on the Baltimore Post Examiner. April 18

April 19, 2016
Scientists Discover Key Neural Pathways that Allow Transition to Sleep

Andrea Meredith of the School of Medicine was featured in the story, "Scientists Discover Key Neural Pathways that Allow Transition to Sleep," on MotherBoard. April 16 Similar articles appeared in The Hindu, on April 18, and The Huffington Post. April 19 

April 19, 2016
Enforcing rules could hasten the Bay’s cleanup, reduce costs

Rena Steinzor of the School of Law was quoted in the story, "Enforcing rules could hasten the Bay’s cleanup, reduce costs" in the Bay Journal. April 17

April 19, 2016
Young leader of Curtis Bay incinerator fight wins international award

The School of Social Work was mentioned in the story "Young leader of Curtis Bay incinerator fight wins international award" in the Baltimore Brew. April 18

April 19, 2016
USM Chancellor Caret sees big opportunity in private industry research

Jay Perman of the University of Maryland, Baltimore was mentioned in the article, "USM Chancellor Caret sees big opportunity in private industry research," in The Baltimore Business Journal. April 18 

April 19, 2016
Authorities will not rule out charges in death of firefighter answering 911 call

David Gray of the School of Law was quoted in the story "Authorities will not rule out charges in death of firefighter answering 911 call" in the Washington Post. April 18

April 19, 2016
4 percent of city water samples contain elevated lead levels

Jane Barrett of the School of Law was quoted in the story "4 percent of city water samples contain elevated lead levels" in the Baltimore Sun. April 18 The article was excerpted on Center Maryland, and it also ran on Bloomberg. April 19

April 19, 2016
Texas Tech graduate student research explores relationship between playing action video games, suicide

Danielle Jahn of the School of Medicine was quoted in the story "Texas Tech graduate student research explores relationship between playing action video games, suicide" in the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. April 19

April 19, 2016
Md. university research is big business but still lags peers

The University of Maryland, Baltimore was mentioned in the article, "Md. university research is big business but still lags peers," in The Daily Record. April 18

April 18, 2016
Maryland’s regional higher education centers growing

The University of Maryland, Baltimore was mentioned in the story "Maryland’s regional higher education centers growing" in the Daily Record. April 15

April 18, 2016
Md. colleges’ tuition changes reflect recruitment, academic goals

Donald Tobin of the School of Law was mentioned in the story "Md. colleges’ tuition changes reflect recruitment, academic goals" in the Daily Record. April 17

April 18, 2016
The Science of Making Friends

Geoffrey Greif of the School of Social Work was quoted in the story "The Science of Making Friends" in the Wall Street Journal. April 18 

April 18, 2016
As opioid epidemic worsens, rethinking how doctors are taught to treat pain

The School of Medicine was mentioned in the PBS Newshour story "As opioid epidemic worsens, rethinking how doctors are taught to treat pain." April 17

April 18, 2016
15 Self-Care Habits to Help You Achieve Your Wellness Goals

Pamela Peeke of the School of Medicine authored the story "15 Self-Care Habits to Help You Achieve Your Wellness Goals" in the Huffington Post. April 15

April 18, 2016
As cases and alarm grow, researchers seek ways to understand and stop Zika

Matthew Frieman of the School of Medicine was quoted in the story "As cases and alarm grow, researchers seek ways to understand and stop Zika" in the Baltimore Sun. April 15

April 18, 2016
Our Legacy: Saturday event honors sad legacy of Crownsville's Hospital for Negro Insane

The School of Medicine was mentioned in the story "Our Legacy: Saturday event honors sad legacy of Crownsville's Hospital for Negro Insane" in the Capital Gazette. The story also ran in the Baltimore Sun. April 15

April 18, 2016
Health Care Decision Day: Planning For End-Of-Life Care

Marian Grant of the School of Nursing was featured in the WYPR story "Health Care Decision Day: Planning For End-Of-Life Care." April 15

April 18, 2016
Hepatitis C can be treated by primary care doctors and nurses, study finds

Sarah Kattakuzhy of the School of Medicine's Institute of Human Virology was quoted in the story "Hepatitis C can be treated by primary care doctors and nurses, study finds" in the Baltimore Sun. A similar story ran on medscape.com and HCPLive.com. April 15

April 18, 2016
Shock Trauma Center Gala returns this weekend after 'a long year'

The University of Maryland R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center was featured in the Baltimore Business Journal story "Shock Trauma Center Gala returns this weekend after 'a long year.'" The story also ran in the Israel Herald. A similar story ran on WJZ-TV. April 16

April 18, 2016
Does a Common Parasite Play a Role in Rage Disorder?

Teodor Postolache of the School of Medicine was quoted in the story "Does a Common Parasite Play a Role in Rage Disorder?" on Health Canal.  

April 18, 2016
University of Maryland, Baltimore opens Community Engagement Center

Jay Perman and Ashley Valis of the University of Maryland, Baltimore and Dawna Cobb of the School of Law were quoted in the story "University of Maryland, Baltimore opens Community Engagement Center" in the Baltimore Sun. April 16

April 18, 2016
Nobel en Medicina y agnóstico, se rinde a la Virgen: «Los milagros de Lourdes son algo inexplicable»

Robert Gallo of the Institute of Human Virology at the School of Medicine was mentioned in the story "Nobel en Medicina y agnóstico, se rinde a la Virgen: «Los milagros de Lourdes son algo inexplicable»" on Catholic.net. April 17

April 18, 2016
Education not enough to tackle HIV: Expert

Robert Gallo of the School of Medicine's Institute of Human Virology was featured in the story "Education not enough to tackle HIV: Expert" on enca.com. April 16

April 18, 2016
Shared Decision Making for Successful Patient Engagement

The School of Pharmacy was mentioned in the story "Shared Decision Making for Successful Patient Engagement" in Neurology Advisor. April 17

April 18, 2016
Decoded: What plays a key role in falling asleep and waking up?

Andrea Meredith of the School of Medicine was quoted in the story "Decoded: What plays a key role in falling asleep and waking up?" on IndiaTVNews.com. A similar story ran in many other outlets including Vice.com, BioSpace, Economic Times the Khaleeji Times, the Statesman, the Health Site, MediMagazine and the Business Standard. April 18

April 18, 2016
Promises of change after Freddie Gray's death echo the past

Larry Gibson of the School of Law is quoted in the Baltimore Sun story "Promises of change after Freddie Gray's death echo the past." The story also ran on InvestorPoint.com. April 16

April 15, 2016
Editorial Advisory Board: Battaglia opened doors for generations to come

The School of Law was mentioned in the article, "Editorial Advisory Board: Battaglia opened doors for generations to come," in the Daily Record. April 14 

April 15, 2016
Not Your Average Circulating Tumor Cells

Stuart Martin of the School of Medicine was mentioned in the story "Not Your Average Circulating Tumor Cells" in Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News. April 15

April 15, 2016
New TSRI project helps researchers build a biomedical knowledgebase

Elvira Mitraka and Lynn Schriml of the Institute for Genome Sciences at the School of Medicine were mentioned in the story "New TSRI project helps researchers build a biomedical knowledgebase" on EurekAlert! April 14

April 15, 2016
In shadow of UM partnership, lawmakers pushed student debt relief

Jay Perman of the University of Maryland, Baltimore was mentioned in the story "In shadow of UM partnership, lawmakers pushed student debt relief" in the Daily Record. April 14

April 15, 2016
Building social capital around coffee

Lisa Rawlings of the University of Maryland, Baltimore was quoted in the story "Building social capital around coffee" on WYPR. April 14

April 15, 2016
University of Maryland tests nonsurgical method of treating common fibroids

Vadim Morozov of the School of Medicine was quoted in the story "University of Maryland tests nonsurgical method of treating common fibroids" in the Baltimore Sun. April 14

April 15, 2016
Here’s the impact of having two Latinas run for Congress in the D.C. suburbs

The School of Law was mentioned in the story "Here’s the impact of having two Latinas run for Congress in the D.C. suburbs" in the Washington Post. April 14

April 15, 2016
Town Halls to Focus on Tobacco Use

William Tilburg of the School of Law was mentioned in the story "Town Halls to Focus on Tobacco Use" in the Lexington Park Leader. April 15

April 15, 2016
UKZN honours HIV/Aids pioneer scientist Gallo

Robert Gallo of the Institute of Human Virology at the School of Medicine was featured in the story "UKZN honours HIV/Aids pioneer scientist Gallo" on IOL. April 15

April 15, 2016
Bioethicists Will Explore the Issues and Lessons of the Zika Crisis

Leslie Meltzer Henry of the School of Law was mentioned in the story "Bioethicists Will Explore the Issues and Lessons of the Zika Crisis" on Health Canal, News-Medical.net and EurekAlert! April 15

April 15, 2016
A) Meet Dr Gallo B) Stop talking about Thabo Mbeki

Robert Gallo of the Institute of Human Virology at the School of Medicine was featured in the story "A) Meet Dr Gallo B) Stop talking about Thabo Mbeki" in the Daily Maverick. April 15

April 15, 2016
In-state tuition at Maryland public universities might rise 2 percent next year

Donald Tobin of the School of Law was quoted and Alex Likowski of the University of Maryland, Baltimore was mentioned, as was the School of Nursing, in the story "In-state tuition at Maryland public universities might rise 2 percent next year" in the Baltimore Sun. April 14 The article was linked in a story on cbslocal.com and excerpted on Maryland Reporter and on Center Maryland. April 15 

April 15, 2016
How We Wake and Fall Asleep

Andrea Meredith of the School of Medicine was featured in the Neuroscience News story "How We Wake and Fall Asleep." Similar stories ran on Medical News Today Health Canal and EurekAlert!. April 14

April 14, 2016
Your Health - Gut Bacteria and Your Health

Claire M. Fraser of the Institute for Genome Sciences at the School of Medicine was interviewed in the program, "Your Health - Gut Bacteria and Your Health," at approximately the 15:30 mark in the video on MPT. April 11

April 14, 2016
Community-based treatment providers can help ease pressure on specialists in battle against hep C

Sarah Kattakuzhy of the Institute of Human Virology at the School of Medicine was quoted in the story, "Community-based treatment providers can help ease pressure on specialists in battle against hep C," on Science Daily and Health Canal. April 13

April 14, 2016
First Edition April 12: Review of 2016 Annapolis Legislative Session; UMD Merger Bills

The program, "First Edition April 12: Review of 2016 Annapolis Legislative Session; UMD Merger Bills," on the Marc Steiner Show referred to the University of Maryland, Baltimore on WEAA-FM. April 12 

 

April 14, 2016
AAD Announces New Officers and Board Members

Robert Weiss of the School of Medicine was mentioned in the story "AAD Announces New Officers and Board Members" on DermWire. April 13

April 14, 2016
FDA to Shift Clinical Evidence for Medical Devices Toward Postmarket

The School of Pharmacy's University of Maryland Center of Excellence in Regulatory Science and Innovation (M-CERSI) was featured in the story "FDA to Shift Clinical Evidence for Medical Devices Toward Postmarket" in Infection Control Today. April 9

April 14, 2016
Governor Hogan Creates #HOGANSTRONG Team To Support University Of Maryland Greenebaum Cancer Center’s Maryland Half Marathon & 5K

The University of Maryland Greenebaum Cancer Center was featured in the story "Governor Hogan Creates #HOGANSTRONG Team To Support University Of Maryland Greenebaum Cancer Center’s Maryland Half Marathon & 5K" on baltimore.citybizlist.com. April 13

April 14, 2016
Leading Physician-Scientist at University of Maryland School of Medicine Receives Award for Innovative Work in Thermal Treatment for Cancer

Zeljko Vujaskovic of the School of Medicine was featured in the story "Leading Physician-Scientist at University of Maryland School of Medicine Receives Award for Innovative Work in Thermal Treatment for Cancer" on Newswise. April 13

April 13, 2016
Retirement fills West Springfield dentist with mixed emotions

The School of Dentistry was mentioned in the article, "Retirement fills West Springfield dentist with mixed emotions," on Masslive.com. April 13

April 13, 2016
American Academy of Dermatology Announces New Officers and Board Members

Robert Weiss of the School of Medicine was mentioned in the story "American Academy of Dermatology Announces New Officers and Board Members " on Newswise. April 12

April 13, 2016
PathSensors moves to Inner Harbor

The University of Maryland BioPark was mentioned in the article, "PathSensors moves to Inner Harbor" on Technical.ly Baltimore. April 12 

April 13, 2016
Md. General Assembly ends session with no tax cuts

The article, "Md. General Assembly ends session with no tax cuts," referred to the University of Maryland, Baltimore in DelmarvaNow. April 12 

April 13, 2016
Board of Education candidates

The School of Law was mentioned in the article, "Board of Education candidates," in the Star Democrat. April 12

April 13, 2016
A year later, Baltimoreans discuss what Freddie Gray means to them

Thomas Scalea of the School of Medicine appeared in the Baltimore Sun video "A year later, Baltimoreans discuss what Freddie Gray means to them." April 12

April 13, 2016
Stephen C. Schimpff, M.D. FACP Appointed to Patient Safe Inc. Board of Directors

Stephen Schimpff of the School of Medicine was featured in the article "Stephen C. Schimpff, M.D. FACP Appointed to Patient Safe Inc. Board of Directors" on Pharmacychoice.com. April 12

April 13, 2016
At what temperature do you really have a fever?

Philip Mackowiak of the School of Medicine was mentioned in the article "At what temperature do you really have a fever?" on Fox News. April 12

April 13, 2016
Jay A. Perman, MD - 4/12/16

UMB President Jay A. Perman delivered a commentary on the subject of interprofessional education on WYPR-FM. April 12

April 13, 2016
Community-based HCV treatment lessens burden on specialists

Sarah Kattakuzhy of the School of Medicine was quoted in the article "Community-based HCV treatment lessens burden on specialists" on Healio.com and Sciececodex.com. A similar story ran on News-Medical.net. April 13

April 13, 2016
Dark Money: The Hidden History of the Billionaires Behind the Rise of the Radical Right

Rena Steinzor of the School of Law was quoted in the article "Dark Money: The Hidden History of the Billionaires Behind the Rise of the Radical Right" on edreform.blogspot.com. April 7

April 13, 2016
The conscious coupling: What a new partnership between UMd. and the Baltimore campus means

UMB President Jay A. Perman was mentioned in the article "The conscious coupling: What a new partnership between UMd. and the Baltimore campus means" in the Washington Business Journal and the Baltimore Business Journal. April 12

April 13, 2016
Health organizations team up to thwart cyberattacks

The University of Maryland, Baltimore was mentioned in the article "Health organizations team up to thwart cyberattacks" on FierceHealthIT.com and Clinical Innovation and Technology. April 12

April 12, 2016
The Inside Track on Your Child's Sibling Ties

Geoffrey Greif of the School of Social Work was quoted in the article, "The Inside Track on Your Child's Sibling Ties," on AARP.org. April 8

April 12, 2016
UMB Highlights Cybersecurity Efforts

Peter J. Murray of the University of Maryland, Baltimore was interviewed on WBFF-TV on April 8 (no link available) and Murray and  Frederick Smith of the University’s Center for Information Technology Services and Kathryn Montgomery of the School of Nursing and Sharon Bowser of the School of Medicine were quoted in the article, "UMB Highlights Cybersecurity Efforts," on UMB News. April 11 

April 12, 2016
Highlights from Maryland General Assembly 2016 session

The University of Maryland, Baltimore was mentioned in the photo gallery, "Highlights from Maryland General Assembly 2016 session," on Baltimoresun.com. April 12 

April 12, 2016
At What Temperature Do You Really Have a Fever?

Philip Mackowiak of the School of Medicine was quoted in the article "At What Temperature Do You Really Have a Fever?" in The Wall Street Journal. April 11

April 12, 2016
Dr. Faheem Younus to five CCBC 2016 Ethics Week Lecture

Faheem Younus of the School of Medicine was featured in the article "Dr. Faheem Younus to five CCBC 2016 Ethics Week Lecture" on citibizlist.com. April 11

April 12, 2016
Orioles understand but dislike the tobacco ban they're about to face

Kathleen Hoke of the School of Law was quoted in the article "Orioles understand but dislike the tobacco ban they're about to face" in The Baltimore Sun and The Miami Herald. April 11

April 12, 2016
How one Maryland health system is trying to prevent being the next cyber attack victim

The University of Maryland, Baltimore was featured in the article "How one Maryland health system is trying to prevent being the next cyber attack victim" on WTOP-FM and Becker's Hospital Review. April 11

April 12, 2016
A teddy bear clinic helps pediatric patients

Lynn Aung of the School of Pharmacy appeared in the story, "A teddy bear clinic helps pediatric patients," on WBFF-TV. (no link available) April 8  

April 12, 2016
Overcoming US Highway Injustices: From Displacement to Opportunity

Sherrilyn Ifill of the School of Law was quoted in the article "Overcoming US Highway Injustices: From Displacement to Opportunity" on sustainablecitiescollective.com. April 8

April 12, 2016
A look at the bills that have passed the Md. General Assembly

The University of Maryland, Baltimore was mentioned in the Associated Press story "A look at the bills that have passed the Md. General Assembly" on WMAR-TV  Delaware1059.com and miamiherald.com. April 11

April 12, 2016
Rep. Katherine Clark's crusade against the Internet's tormentors

Danielle Citron of the School of Law was quoted in the article "Rep. Katherine Clark's crusade against the Internet's tormentors" in The Christian Science Monitor. April 11

April 12, 2016
Remedy Pharmaceuticals Announces Two Oral Presentations on Results of CNS-Related Edema Trial At Annual American Academy of Neurology Meeting

J. Marc Simard of the School of Medicine was mentioned in the story "Remedy Pharmaceuticals Announces Two Oral Presentations on Results of CNS-Related Edema Trial At Annual American Academy of Neurology Meeting" on BusinessWire. April 12

April 12, 2016
Maryland RTs Train Military Reservists

Samuel Galvagno of the School of Medicine was quoted in the story "Maryland RTs Train Military Reservists" on AARC.org. April 11

April 12, 2016
Sports Medicine and Orthopaedics Practice Opens in Camden Yards

Andrew Pollak of the School of Medicine was quoted and the University of Maryland, Baltimore was mentioned in the story "Sports Medicine and Orthopaedics Practice Opens in Camden Yards" on Baltimore Fishbowl. April 11

April 11, 2016
Orioles understand but dislike the tobacco ban they're about to face

Kathleen Hoke of the School of Law was quoted in the article, "Orioles understand but dislike the tobacco ban they're about to face," in The Baltimore Sun. April 11

April 11, 2016
Which campus is CSM's 'star?'

The article, "Which campus is CSM's 'star?'" referred to the School of Nursing on TheBayNet.com. April 10

April 11, 2016
How a R.S. doctor saved soldiers, revolutionized medicine

The School of Medicine was mentioned in the article, "How a R.S. doctor saved soldiers, revolutionized medicine," in The Cecil Whig. April 9 

April 11, 2016
If You’re Not Using the Six-Step Hand Washing Method, You’re Gross

The School of Medicine was quoted in the article, "If You’re Not Using the Six-Step Hand Washing Method, You’re Gross," on Motherboard. April 8 

April 11, 2016
Crossing Over: How Science Is Redefining Life and Death

Samuel Tisherman of the School of Medicine was quoted in the story "Crossing Over: How Science Is Redefining Life and Death" in National Geographic. April 2016

April 11, 2016
A look at bills that have passed the Md. General Assembly

The University of Maryland, Baltimore was mentioned in the Associated Press article "A look at bills that have passed the Md. General Assembly" in The Daily Record and on WRAL and  WMDT-TV. April 11

April 11, 2016
Health officials seek to understand youth binge drinking

The School of Pharmacy was mentioned in the article "Health officials seek to understand youth binge drinking" in the Carroll County Times. April 10

April 11, 2016
Industry News: Waters Corporation to Exhibit at AACR 2016

Maureen Kane of the School of Pharmacy was mentioned in the article "Industry News: Waters Corporation to Exhibit at AACR 2016" on selectscience.net. April 11

April 11, 2016
Prosecutors make new efforts to jail executives for workplace deaths

Rena Steinzor of the School of Law was quoted in the article "Prosecutors make new efforts to jail executives for workplace deaths" on Philly.com April 9  Investorpoint.com and Bloomberg News. April 10

April 11, 2016
From the Jewish library: ‘Thurgood Marshall’

The School of Law was mentioned in the article "From the Jewish library: ‘Thurgood Marshall’" in San Diego Jewish World. April 9

April 11, 2016
Partnership between U-Md. and Baltimore campuses is a go

UMB President Jay A. Perman was quoted in the article "Partnership between U-Md. and Baltimore campuses is a go" in The Washington Post. April 9 The article was excerpted on Center Maryland. April 11

April 11, 2016
Our Republican Constitution: Securing the Liberty and Sovereignty of We the People

Robert Percival of the School of Law was mentioned in the article "Our Republican Constitution: Securing the Liberty and Sovereignty of We the People" on Cato.org. April 9

April 11, 2016
Anita Margaret Kedas

The School of Nursing was mentioned in the obituary, "Anita Margaret Kedas," in the Champaign News-Gazette.  April 11

April 11, 2016
Know Your Boundaries

Sarah Everhart of the Agriculture Law Education Initiative was quoted in the article "Know Your Boundaries" in the Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan. April 8

April 11, 2016
Investment, possible sale could boost eNeura's migraine treatment device

The University of Maryland BioPark was mentioned in the article "Investment, possible sale could boost eNeura's migraine treatment device" in The Baltimore Sun. April 8

April 11, 2016
PathSenors Relocates To Columbus Center In Baltimore, Maryland

The University of Maryland BioPark was mentioned in the article "PathSenors Relocates To Columbus Center In Baltimore, Maryland" on PRNewswire areadevelopment.com, TheStreet.com, GlobeAdvisor.com, Biomedicine.com, and Investorpoint.com. April 8

April 11, 2016
Why I refuse to send people to jail for failure to pay fines

Doug Colbert of the School of Law was mentioned in the opinion piece "Why I refuse to send people to jail for failure to pay fines" in The Washington Post. April 8  The story also ran in the Valley News. April 17

April 11, 2016
Maryland health institutions join forces to combat cyberattacks

VP of Information Technology Peter Murray was quoted in the article "Maryland health institutions join forces to combat cyberattacks" in The Baltimore Sun. April 8  The article was excerpted on Center Maryland. April 11

April 11, 2016
Every week, the University of Maryland, Baltimore president sees patients in a special clinic

UMB President Jay A. Perman was featured in the article "Every week, the University of Maryland, Baltimore president sees patients in a special clinic" on trueviralnews.com and USA Extra News. April 8

April 11, 2016
Blockchain heralded as technology of the future at two-day, NYC workshop hosted by COALA

Frank Pasquale of the School of Law was mentioned in the article "Blockchain heralded as technology of the future at two-day, NYC workshop hosted by COALA" on themerkle.com and econotimes.com. April 9

April 11, 2016
Dentists treating older patients with fluoride (sic)

Marion Manski of the School of Dentistry was quoted in the article "Dentists treating older patients with flouride" (sic) on TheBayNet.com. April 10

April 11, 2016
How one Maryland health system is trying to prevent being the next cyber attack victim

Sharon Bowser of the School of Medicine was quoted in the article "How one Maryland health system is trying to prevent being the next cyber attack victim" in the Baltimore Business Journal, The Knoxville Times, and The Nigeria Sun. April 11

April 8, 2016
Homework Diner getting national recognition

Henriette Taylor of the School of Social Work was quoted in the article, "Homework Diner getting national recognition," in The Albuquerque Journal. April 7

April 8, 2016
Family Ties: Two professors examine adult sibling relationships in new book

Michael Woolley and Geoffrey Greif of the School of Social Work were featured in the article, "Family Ties: Two professors examine adult sibling relationships in new book," in Baltimore Magazine. April

April 8, 2016
Adapting to the CMS Sepsis Bundle

Nirav G. Shah of the School of Medicine was quoted in the article "Adapting to the CMS Sepsis Bundle," on Healthleadersmedia.com. April 7

April 8, 2016
One Judge is Banning Web Research on Jurors. Will Others Follow?

James Grimmelmann of the School of Law was quoted in the article "One Judge is Banning Web Research on Jurors. Will Others Follow?" on Corporate Counsel. April 7

April 8, 2016
Every week, the University of Maryland, Baltimore president sees patients in a special clinic

President Jay Perman of the University of Maryland, Baltimore was featured and Elsie Stines was quoted in the article, "Every week, the University of Maryland, Baltimore president sees patients in a special clinic," which quoted students Amanda Mahle of the School of Medicine and Jessy Halaby of the School of Social Work and mentioned students Mirian Paik of the School of Pharmacy and Aditi Dokras of the School of Medicine. The article also mentioned the schools of Nursing, Law, and Dentistry.  The Baltimore Sun. April 7

April 8, 2016
Judgment Day for Reckless Executives

Rena Steinzor of the School of Law wrote the opinion piece "Judgment Day for Reckless Executives" in The New York Times. April 7

April 8, 2016
Sexting for your health: patients send genitalia photos, raising legal concerns

Danielle Citron of the School of Law was quoted in the article "Sexting for your health: patients send genitalia photos, raising legal concerns" in The Guardian. April 7

April 8, 2016
The Brain That Wasn’t Supposed to Heal

Deborah Stein of the School of Medicine was quoted in the article "The Brain That Wasn’t Supposed to Heal" in The Atlantic. April 7

April 8, 2016
Experts: Blankenship sentence sends ‘powerful message,’ but laws still too weak

Rena Steinzor of the School of Law was quoted in the article "Experts: Blankenship sentence sends ‘powerful message,’ but laws still too weak" in the Charleston Gazette-Mail. April 7

April 7, 2016
Two hearts beating in one baboon

The School of Medicine was mentioned in the story "Two hearts beating in one baboon" on ScienceFocus.com. April 7

April 7, 2016
UMB Gets Glowing Middle States Report

UMB President Jay A. Perman was quoted and UMB's Middle States Steering Committee co-chairs Natalie Eddington of the School of Pharmacy and Roger Ward were mentioned in the article, "UMB Gets Glowing Middle States Report," which also mentioned the School of Medicine and the Center for Community-Based Engagement and Learning, on UMB News. April 7

April 7, 2016
UMD schools won't merge, but partnership will strengthen

The University of Maryland, Baltimore was featured in the story "UMD schools won't merge, but partnership will strengthen " in Education Dive. April 7

April 7, 2016
Navigating the health system as a transgender person

Rachel Bluebond-Langner of the School of Medicine was quoted in the article "Navigating the health system as a transgender person" on dailylife.com. April 7

April 7, 2016
Pot During Pregnancy Linked to Poor Fetal Outcomes

Katrina Mark of the School of Medicine was quoted in the article "Pot During Pregnancy Linked to Poor Fetal Outcomes" on medpagetoday.com. April 6

April 7, 2016
New study shows much longer survival for heart transplants across species

Richard Pierson of the School of Medicine was quoted in the article "New study shows much longer survival for heart transplants across species" in EurekaAlert, Science Codex, esciencenews.com, Health Canal and sciencedaily.com. April 6

April 7, 2016
Too Little? Too Late? How to Get a Good Night's Sleep

Emerson Wickwire of the School of Medicine was interviewed for the segment "Too Little? Too Late? How to Get a Good Night's Sleep" on WYPR-FM. April 6

April 7, 2016
A Maryland Delegate proposes bills for pilot heroin and opioid maintenance programs to tackle the state's drug epidemic

Dan Morhaim of the School of Medicine was featured in the article "A Maryland Delegate proposes bills for pilot heroin and opioid maintenance programs to tackle the state's drug epidemic" in the City Paper. April 6

April 7, 2016
Can methadone clinics and their neighbors find common ground?

The School of Medicine was mentioned in the article "Can methadone clinics and their neighbors find common ground?" in the City Paper. April 6

April 6, 2016
Hogan avoids signing or vetoing 22 bills

The article, "Hogan avoids signing or vetoing 22 bills," referred to the University of Maryland, Baltimore on WYPR-FM. April 5

April 6, 2016
Hogan allows most early bills to become law without his signature

The article, "Hogan allows most early bills to become law without his signature," referred to the University of Maryland, Baltimore in The Daily Record. April 5

April 6, 2016
Hogan avoids confrontation with Maryland General Assembly over vetoes

The University of Maryland, Baltimore was mentioned in the article, "Hogan avoids confrontation with Maryland General Assembly over vetoes," in The Baltimore Sun. April 5 The article was excerpted on Maryland Reporter and Center Maryland. April 6

April 6, 2016
“Hate Crimes in Cyberspace” lecture held at UMass Tuesday evening

Danielle Citron of the School of Law was featured in the article "“Hate Crimes in Cyberspace” lecture held at UMass Tuesday evening" on dailycollegian.com. April 6

April 6, 2016
Nigeria: Scientists Worry Over Nigeria's High TB Burden

Patrick Dakum of the School of Medicine was mentioned in the article "Nigeria: Scientists Worry Over Nigeria's High TB Burden" on allafrica.com. April 5

April 6, 2016
NSCLC tumor markers linked to decreased overall survival

Linda Martin of the School of Medicine was quoted in the article "NSCLC tumor markers linked to decreased overall survival" on healio.com. April 5

April 6, 2016
Strategic approach necessary for rankings

The University of Maryland, Baltimore was mentioned in the opinion piece "Strategic approach necessary for rankings" in The Diamondback. April 5

April 6, 2016
University System of Maryland Selects Kuali Research

The University of Maryland Baltimore was mentioned in the article, "University System of Maryland Selects Kuali Research," on econotimres.com. April 5

April 6, 2016
First Comprehensive History of Employee Assistance Programs to Be Funded by the Employee Assistance Research Foundation

Jodi Frey of the School of Social Work was mentioned in the article "First Comprehensive History of Employee Assistance Programs to Be Funded by the Employee Assistance Research Foundation" on Yahoo! Finance. April 5

April 6, 2016
Connecting patients, doctors and service providers in Baltimore

The University of Maryland BioPark was mentioned in the article "Connecting patients, doctors and service providers in Baltimore" on dailynewsx.com. April 5

April 6, 2016
Expert Panel Recommendations Target Sleep Disturbances in Mild Traumatic Brain Injury

Emerson Wickwire of the School of Medicine was quoted in the article "Expert Panel Recommendations Target Sleep Disturbances in Mild Traumatic Brain Injury" in Sleep Review. April 5

April 6, 2016
A Tale of Parasites and Rage

Teodor Postolache of the School of Medicine was quoted in the article "A Tale of Parasites and Rage" on DailyRXNews.com. April 5

April 6, 2016
Strategic Partnership Act for UMD and UMB will become law

UMB President Jay A. Perman was quoted in the article "Strategic Partnership Act for UMD and UMB will become law" in The Diamondback. April 5

April 5, 2016
Connecting patients, doctors and service providers in Baltimore

The University of Maryland BioPark was mentioned in the op-ed, "Connecting patients, doctors and service providers in Baltimore," in The Baltimore Sun. April 4

April 5, 2016
Multistate Bar Exam average scores continue to fall

The School of Law was mentioned in the article, "Multistate Bar Exam average scores continue to fall," in The Daily Record. April 4 

April 5, 2016
Prosecutors in Freddie Gray case move to compel another police officer to testify

Doug Colbert of the School of Law was quoted in the article, "Prosecutors in Freddie Gray case move to compel another police officer to testify," in The Baltimore Sun. A similar story ran on WBFF-TV. April 4 The Baltimore Sun article was excerpted in the Baltimore Business Journal and on Center Maryland. April 5

April 5, 2016
Kirwan Aces Knowledge Discussion

UMB President Jay A. Perman was quoted and Robert Gallo of the Institute of Human Virology, Claire Fraser of the Institute for Genome Sciences, and Angela Brodie of the School of Medicine were mentioned in the article, "Kirwan Aces Knowledge Discussion," which also mentioned the UM Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Cancer Center, R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center and the School of Social Work, the School of Law, and the School of Dentistry, on UMB News. April 1

April 5, 2016
Senate Panel to Vote on Two SEC Nominees Thursday

The School of Law was mentioned in the story "Senate Panel to Vote on Two SEC Nominees Thursday" in the Wall Street Journal. April 4

April 5, 2016
Society of Interventional Radiology Selects 27 Fellows

Howard Richard of the School of Medicine was mentioned in the story "Society of Interventional Radiology Selects 27 Fellows" on Globe Advisor and Yahoo! News. April 4

April 5, 2016
Hidden Link Between Prostate Cancer and Testicular Cancer - Dr. David Samadi

The School of Medicine was mentioned in the story "Hidden Link Between Prostate Cancer and Testicular Cancer - Dr. David Samadi" on KCENTV.com, ksla.com and many other outlets. April 5

April 5, 2016
Historian: William Henry Harrison likely died of scarlet fever, not pneumonia

Philip Mackowiak of the School of Medicine authored the story "Historian: William Henry Harrison likely died of scarlet fever, not pneumonia" on the History News Network. A similar article mentioned Mackowiak on history.com. April 4

April 5, 2016
Tailored brain fitness promotes memory

The School of Medicine was mentioned in the story "Tailored brain fitness promotes memory" on McKnight's. April 4

April 5, 2016
Does HIV exist? An explosive interview

Robert Gallo of the School of Medicine's Institute of Human Virology was mentioned in the story "Does HIV exist? An explosive interview" on BeforeItsNews.com. April 4

April 5, 2016
Students raise concerns about partnership of UMD campuses

Geoffrey Heinzl of the School of Pharmacy, Fernando Kirkman of the School of Law, and Sawyer Spurry of the School of Nursing all were quoted in the Baltimore City Paper story "Students raise concerns about partnership of UMD campuses." April 4

April 5, 2016
First Comprehensive History of Employee Assistance Programs to Be Funded by the Employee Assistance Research Foundation

Jodi Jacobson Frey of the School of Social Work was mentioned in the story "First Comprehensive History of Employee Assistance Programs to Be Funded by the Employee Assistance Research Foundation" on BusinessWire. Similar stories also ran on many other outlets, including Investor Point and Fox28.com . April 5

April 5, 2016
Navigating the health system as a transgender patient

Rachel Bluebond-Langner of the School of Medicine was quoted in the The Baltimore Sun story, "Navigating the health system as a transgender patient" in . Honolulu Star-Advertiser, the Charlotte Observer and the Miami Herald. April 4

April 5, 2016
UMD & Partners to Bring Awareness to Community Engagement and Population Health in Maryland

The School of Medicine was mentioned in the story "UMD & Partners to Bring Awareness to Community Engagement and Population Health in Maryland" on sph.umd.edu. April 4

April 4, 2016
Tamiflu For All? Evidence Of Morbidity In CDC’s Antiviral Guidelines

Peter Doshi of the School of Pharmacy co-authored the article, "Tamiflu For All? Evidence Of Morbidity In CDC’s Antiviral Guidelines," in Health Affairs. March 31

April 4, 2016
Alaska may abandon criminal verdict behind longer sentences for mentally ill

W. Lawrence Fitch of the School of Law was quoted in the article, "Alaska may abandon criminal verdict behind longer sentences for mentally ill," in The Guardian. April 1

April 4, 2016
In Maryland, new efforts to fight drug addiction are taking shape

Dan K. Morhaim of the School of Medicine was quoted in the article, "In Maryland, new efforts to fight drug addiction are taking shape," in The Washington Post. April 3 

April 4, 2016
Oral GLP-1 Agonist Promising in Phase 2 in Type 2 Diabetes

Simeon Taylor of the School of Medicine was quoted in the article, "Oral GLP-1 Agonist Promising in Phase 2 in Type 2 Diabetes," in Medscape. April 3

April 4, 2016
Federal hearing date nears for former police recruit shot in head by instructor

The University of Maryland, Baltimore was mentioned in the story, "Federal hearing date nears for former police recruit shot in head by instructor," on WMAR-TV. April 1

April 4, 2016
Dr. Thomas L. Payne, Jr., 1924-2016

The School of Dentistry was mentioned in the obituary, "Dr. Thomas L. Payne, Jr., 1924-2016 ," on Rhode Island Public Radio. April 1

April 4, 2016
State lawmakers approve hundreds of millions in aid for Baltimore, await Hogan's possible veto

The University of Maryland, Baltimore was mentioned in the article, "State lawmakers approve hundreds of millions in aid for Baltimore, await Hogan's possible veto," in The Baltimore Sun. April 1

April 4, 2016
Hunger hormone could be key to weight loss; procedure aims to block it

Carole Sztalryd of the School of Medicine was quoted in the story "Hunger hormone could be key to weight loss; procedure aims to block it" in the Baltimore Sun. April 3

April 4, 2016
New proton radiation center aims to tackle the toughest cancer cases

William Regine of the School of Medicine and the Maryland Proton Treatment Center, was quoted in the story "New proton radiation center aims to tackle the toughest cancer cases" in the Baltimore Sun. April 3 

April 4, 2016
BTN LiveBIG: Maryland professor unveils line of brain-boosting beverages

Bankole Johnson of the School of Medicine was quoted in the article "BTN LiveBIG: Maryland professor unveils line of brain-boosting beverages" on BTN.com. April 3

April 4, 2016
Meatless, Mindful, Moving, and Smoke-Free: An ACC Lifestyle Intensive

Michael Miller of the School of Medicine was quoted in the article "Meatless, Mindful, Moving, and Smoke-Free: An ACC Lifestyle Intensive" on AJMC.com. April 3

April 4, 2016
Iowa lawmakers, advocates spar over domestic violence bill

Leigh Goodmark of the School of Law was quoted in the article "Iowa lawmakers, advocates spar over domestic violence bill" in The DesMoines Register and in similar stories in the Globe Gazette, the Dubuque Telegraph Herald , the Newton Daily News and Omaha.com. April 4

April 4, 2016
Goodbye, UMCP. Hello, the University of Maryland

The University of Maryland, Baltimore was mentioned in the article "Goodbye, UMCP. Hello, the University of Maryland" in the Testudo Times. April 2

April 4, 2016
Are State-Sanctioned Heroin ShootingGalleries a Good Idea?

Dan Morhaim of the School of Medicine was quoted in the article "Are State-Sanctioned Heroin ShootingGalleries a Good Idea?"on Routefifty.com. April 2

April 4, 2016
It’s Startling How Little We Know About Good Postpartum Care

Jenifer Fahey of the School of Medicine was quoted in the article "It’s Startling How Little We Know About Good Postpartum Care" on Slate.com. April 1

April 4, 2016
I’ve had a cyberstalker since 7th grade. I can’t get law enforcement to help me.

Danielle Citron of the School of Law was quoted in the article "I’ve had a cyberstalker since 7th grade. I can’t get law enforcement to help me." on Vox. April 1

April 4, 2016
Pro Bono Clinic Days Offer New Option to Help Pro Se Petitioners

Beverly Winstead of the School  of Law was quoted in the article "Pro Bono Clinic Days Offer New Option to Help Pro Se Petitioners" on taxanalysts.com. April 1

April 1, 2016
I’ve had a cyberstalker since 7th grade. I can’t get law enforcement to help me.

Danielle Citron of the School of Law was quoted in the story "I’ve had a cyberstalker since 7th grade. I can’t get law enforcement to help me." on Vox.com. April 1

April 1, 2016
XII International Congress of the Middle East Africa Council of Ophthalmology

The School of Medicine was mentioned in the story "XII International Congress of the Middle East Africa Council of Ophthalmology" in Ophthalmology Times. April 1

April 1, 2016
C. Fraser Smith: What we all missed

The University of Maryland, Baltimore was mentioned in the commentary, "C. Fraser Smith: What we all missed," in the Daily Record. March 31

April 1, 2016
Proposed settlement for injured police trainee in dispute

The University of Maryland, Baltimore was mentioned in the story "Proposed settlement for injured police trainee in dispute" on WMAR-TV. March 31

April 1, 2016
President of University of Maryland, Baltimore to visit AHEC West

UMB President Jay A. Perman was mentioned in the article "President of University of Maryland, Baltimore to visit AHEC West" on WCBC Radio. March 31

April 1, 2016
Stephen C. Schimpff, M.D. FACP Appointed To Patient Safe Inc. Board Of Directors

Stephen Schimpff of the School of Medicine was featured in the article "Stephen C. Schimpff, M.D. FACP Appointed To Patient Safe Inc. Board Of Directors" on The Street, Tickertech.com, Investorpoint.com, and BioPortfolio.com. March 31

April 1, 2016
Confronting Emerging Viral Threats: From HIV/AIDS to Zika

Jose Esparza of the School of Medicine was featured in the article "Confronting Emerging Viral Threats: From HIV/AIDS to Zika" on Penn State News and on BCTV.com. March 31

April 1, 2016
Leading Economists and Policymakers to Discuss U.S. Growth and Global Economy at the Levy Economics Institute's 25th Annual Hyman P. Minsky Conference, April 12-13

Michael Greenberger of the School of Law and the Center for Health and Homeland Security was mentioned in the article "Leading Economists and Policymakers to Discuss U.S. Growth and Global Economy at the Levy Economics Institute's 25th Annual Hyman P. Minsky Conference, April 12-13" on WDAM.com and KSLA.com. March 31

April 1, 2016
Video Creators Are Frustrated With Facebook's Antipirating Efforts

James Grimmelmann of the School of Law was quoted in the article "Video Creators Are Frustrated With Facebook's Antipirating Efforts" on Nasdaq.com and on 4traders.com. March 31

April 1, 2016
New recommendations link better sleep to improved concussion outcomes

Emerson Wickwire of the School of Medicine was quoted in the article "New recommendations link better sleep to improved concussion outcomes" on medicalexpress.com, Advocate Healthcare News, Medical News Today and on Sciencenewsline.com. March 31

April 1, 2016
Assembly approves University of Maryland partnership

UMB President Jay A. Perman was quoted in the article "Assembly approves University of Maryland partnership" in The Baltimore Sun and in similar stories on Delmarva Public Radio, The Diamondback, Daily Journal, The Star-Democrat, The Washington Post, Baltimore Business Journal, and World News. March 31 The Baltimore Sun article was excerpted on Center Maryland. April 1

News, Hot Topics, & Press Releases

April 29, 2016  |  OneMain Financial presents documentary, panel discussion so that social workers better understand financial decision-making.

April 22, 2016  |  UMB President Jay Perman joins group of academic leaders at 2016 forum to advance the BioHealth Capital Region.

April 22, 2016  |  UMB President Jay A. Perman, MD, celebrates 40th anniversary of the Western Md. Area Health Education Center, teaches course on team-based health care and education.

April 22, 2016  |  Discovery Could Eventually Lead To New and Better Treatments for Insomnia and Jet Lag.

April 20, 2016  |  The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) held a grand opening for its Community Engagement Center in West Baltimore at 1 North Poppleton Street on Saturday, April 16.

April 11, 2016  |  HS/HSL-sponsored conference informs educators and IT leaders on cybersecurity trends and risks.

April 7, 2016  |  Accreditation panel lauds UMB for "commitment to fulfilling its obligations as a public institution."

April 1, 2016  |  Willam E. "Brit" Kirwan, former chancellor, delivered a speech on knowledge as part of the Core Values Speaker Series.