May 2016

UMB In the News

May 31, 2016
Baltimore ChangeMakers: A Lawyer's Fight For Freddie Gray Family and Others Like Him

The School of Law was mentioned in the story "Baltimore ChangeMakers: A Lawyer's Fight For Freddie Gray Family and Others Like Him" on NBC News. May 31

May 31, 2016
Ohio Native Becomes First Black Valedictorian at the World's First School of Dentistry

The School of Dentistry was mentioned in the article "Ohio Native Becomes First Black Valedictorian at the World's First School of Dentistry" on Essence.com. May 30

May 31, 2016
CDC guidelines stress pharmacists’ role in large-scale immunization clinics

The School of Pharmacy was mentioned in the story "CDC guidelines stress pharmacists’ role in large-scale immunization clinics" on Pharmacist.com. 

May 31, 2016
Rozner: Baylor stops short of accountability

Leigh Goodmark of the School of Law was quoted in the story "Rozner: Baylor stops short of accountability" in the Daily Herald. May 28

May 31, 2016
Over-prescription, less research fueled superbug danger

Anthony Harris of the School of Medicine was quoted in the article "Over-prescription, less research fueled superbug danger" in The Daily Record. May 27

May 31, 2016
Joan of Arc’s heresy

Philip Mackowiak of the School of Medicine authored the piece "Joan of Arc’s heresy" in the Oxford University Press Blog. May 30

May 31, 2016
When a Workplace Tragedy is Also a Crime

Rena Steinzor of the School of Law authored the commentary "When a Workplace Tragedy is Also a Crime" in Fair Warning. The commentary also ran in the Sacramento Bee. May 31

May 31, 2016
Prevention of genetic breast cancer within reach

School of Medicine research was featured in the story "Prevention of genetic breast cancer within reach" on Medical Xpress. May 31

May 31, 2016
Senator Ben Cardin Shows The Urgency And Scientific Approach Needed For Zika

Kathy Neuzil and Christopher Harman of the School of Medicine were mentioned in the article "Senator Ben Cardin Shows The Urgency And Scientific Approach Needed For Zika" in Forbes.com. May 31

May 31, 2016
Congress Bows to the Chemical Lobby on Toxics Regulation

Rena Steinzor of the School of Law was quoted in the article "Congress Bows to the Chemical Lobby on Toxics Regulation" on truth-out.org. May 30

May 31, 2016
How much actually goes to the charity?

Philip Mackowiak of the School of Medicine was mentioned in the article "How much actually goes to the charity?" in The Courier. May 30

May 31, 2016
Baby Acne: Symptoms, Causes & Treatments

Teri Kahn of the School of Medicine was quoted in the article "Baby Acne: Symptoms, Causes & Treatments" on momtastic.com. May 30

May 31, 2016
Little Known Black History Fact: Tera Poole, U of Maryland School of Dentistry’s First Black Valedictorian

The School of Dentistry was mentioned in the article "Little Known Black History Fact: Tera Poole, U of Maryland School of Dentistry’s First Black Valedictorian" on blackamericaweb.com. May 30

May 31, 2016
21 Ways to Lose Weight Fast—And Burn Fat Even Faster

Pamela Peeke of the School of Medicine was quoted in the article "21 Ways to Lose Weight Fast—And Burn Fat Even Faster" on MSN Lifestyle. May 30

May 31, 2016
There’s no need to get cancer. You can starve the cells without starving yourself.

The University of Maryland BioPark was mentioned in the article "There’s no need to get cancer. You can starve the cells without starving yourself" on tapnewswire.com and Mercola.com. May 30

May 31, 2016
Health education event helps students learn to make positive choices

The Health Sciences and Human Services Library was mentioned in the article "Health education event helps students learn to make positive choices" in The Tribune. May 28

May 31, 2016
Nigeria: 3.2 Million People Living With HIV, Says Expert

Patrick Dakum of the School of Medicine was quoted in the article "Nigeria: 3.2 Million People Living With HIV, Says Expert" on AllAfrica.com and 4-Traders.com. May 28

May 31, 2016
3 Solutions To Weight Loss Obstacles When You're Trying To Lose More Than 50 Pounds

Pamela Peeke of the School of Medicine was quoted in the article "3 Solutions To Weight Loss Obstacles When You're Trying To Lose More Than 50 Pounds" in Prevention. May 27

May 31, 2016
Nero Acquitted on All Charges in Freddie Gray Case​​

Doug Colbert of the School of Law was quoted in the article "Nero Acquitted on All Charges in Freddie Gray Case​​" in Baltimore Magazine. May 27

May 31, 2016
New UMB Course Combines Business & Science

James Hughes of UM Ventures was quoted, and Sheri Corin and Phil Robilotto of UM Ventures were mentioned in the article "New UMB Course Combines Business & Science" on Biohealthinnovation.org. May 26

May 31, 2016
A New Way to Report College Sexual Assault

Danielle Citron of the School of Law was quoted in the article "A New Way to Report College Sexual Assault" in The New York Times. May 26

May 31, 2016
Yes, Cell Phones Can Cause Cancer

Michael Miller of the School of Medicine was quoted in the article "Yes, Cell Phones Can Cause Cancer" on Lifezette.com. May 26

May 27, 2016
Framingham: Low HDL, in Isolation, Not a CV Risk Predictor

Michael Miller of the School of Medicine was quoted in the article "Framingham: Low HDL, in Isolation, Not a CV Risk Predictor" on medscape. May 26

May 27, 2016
With new bids, a 'superblock' no more

The University of Maryland, Baltimore was mentioned in the article, "With new bids, a 'superblock' no more," in the Baltimore Sun. May 26 the story was excerpted on CenterMaryland.org. May 27

May 27, 2016
New UMB Course Combines Business & Science

Rana Quraishi, James L. Hughes, and Phil Robilotto of the University of Maryland, Baltimore and students Brian Johnson and David Kurland of the School of Medicine (SOM) were quoted in the story, "New UMB Course Combines Business & Science," which mentioned Jill Whitall and Sandra McCombe Walleron of SOM, Shari Corin of UM Ventures, and student Lindsay Czuba of the School of Pharmacy, on UMB News. May 26 

May 27, 2016
Maryland unclaimed dead become body donors

Ronn Wade of the School of Medicine was quoted in the story "Maryland unclaimed dead become body donors" in the Baltimore Post-Examiner. May 26

May 27, 2016
Widespread use of gowns, gloves for MRSA prevention increases costs by 123%

Mary-Claire Roghmann of the School of Medicine was featured in the Healio.com story "Widespread use of gowns, gloves for MRSA prevention increases costs by 123%." May 26

May 27, 2016
Advanced Machine Learning in Imaging: The Zebra Approach

Eliot Siegel of the School of Medicine was quoted in the story "Advanced Machine Learning in Imaging: The Zebra Approach" on Diagnostic Imaging. May 26

May 27, 2016
【每日健康】爱笑的人更加健康的十大原因（双语）

The School of Medicine was mentioned in the story "【每日健康】爱笑的人更加健康的十大原因（双语）" on blog.sina.com. May 26

May 27, 2016
Fatty Foods During Teen Years May Influence Later Breast Cancer Risk

Joanne Dorgan of the School of Medicine was quoted in the Pantagraph story "Fatty Foods During Teen Years May Influence Later Breast Cancer Risk." May 19

May 27, 2016
Keep Punching Raises $27,000 for Brain Cancer Research and Patient Support at Third Annual 5K, 1-Mile Run and Kids Fun Races

Mark Mishra of the School of Medicine was mentioned in the story "Keep Punching Raises $27,000 for Brain Cancer Research and Patient Support at Third Annual 5K, 1-Mile Run and Kids Fun Races" on Patch.com. May 27

May 27, 2016
Acquitted Charges In Freddie Gray Verdict Reflect Prosecution's Ongoing Difficulty Proving Fault

Doug Colbert of the School of Law was featured in the story "Acquitted Charges In Freddie Gray Verdict Reflect Prosecution's Ongoing Difficulty Proving Fault" on Equilibrio Informativo. May 27

May 27, 2016
Judge affirms $140 million judgement against Gawker could chill media investigations

Danielle Citron of the School of Law was a guest in the story "Judge affirms $140 million judgement against Gawker could chill media investigations" on scpr.org. May 26

May 27, 2016
Experimental malaria vaccine protects adults for more than a year

Robert Seder of the School of Medicine was mentioned in the story "Experimental malaria vaccine protects adults for more than a year." Ciencias Medicas News. May 26

May 27, 2016
The Rising Tide of Suicides

Jodi Jacobson Frey of the School of Social Work was featured in the WYPR Midday program, "The Rising Tide of Suicides." May 26

May 26, 2016
Maryland’s unclaimed dead become body donors

Ronn Wade of the School of Medicine was quoted in the Capital News article, "Maryland’s unclaimed dead become body donors," on MarylandReporter.com. May 25

May 26, 2016
Medway Finance Committee postpones vote on turf moratorium

The School of Medicine was mentioned in the story "Medway Finance Committee postpones vote on turf moratorium" in the Milford Daily News. May 25 

May 26, 2016
Turn On Your Weight Loss Hormones

Pamela Peeke of the School of Medicine was quoted in the story "Turn On Your Weight Loss Hormones" on the Science of Eating. May 24

May 26, 2016
Atlantic Cape Honors Probation Officer & Health Care Executive With President’s Distinguished Alumni Awards

The School of Nursing was mentioned in the article, "Atlantic Cape Honors Probation Officer & Health Care Executive With President’s Distinguished Alumni Awards," in Herald.com. May 25

May 26, 2016
New Tools Enrich Learning and Improve Communication on Higher Ed Campuses

The School of Dentistry was mentioned in the article "New Tools Enrich Learning and Improve Communication on Higher Ed Campuses" on edtechmagazine.com. May 25

May 26, 2016
Asbestos, other toxic chemicals finally set to be regulated by EPA

Rena Steinzor of the School of Law was quoted in the article "Asbestos, other toxic chemicals finally set to be regulated by EPA" on RT.com. May 25

May 26, 2016
White US officer acquitted in death of unarmed black man

Doug Colbert of the School of Law was quoted in the article "White US officer acquitted in death of unarmed black man" on Gosport Times. May 25

May 26, 2016
Access, Dangote rally support for N50b human virology research centre

Patrick Dakum of the School of Medicine was mentioned in the article "Access, Dangote rally support for N50b human virology research centre" in The Guardian and The Nigerian Tribune. May 25

May 26, 2016
Nero Verdict: Mosby Overreach or Media Overeaction?

Doug Colbert of the School of Law was quoted in the article "Nero Verdict: Mosby Overreach or Media Overeaction?" on afro.com. May 25

May 25, 2016
Ocasio named EVP at Asbury

The School of Law was mentioned in the article, "Ocasio named EVP at Asbury" on McKnights.com. May 24

May 25, 2016
Freddie Gray case: Who is Judge Barry Williams?

The School of Law was mentioned in the article, "Freddie Gray case: Who is Judge Barry Williams?" on CNN and in other outlets such as KITV. May 24

May 25, 2016
Fanfare for York Symphony’s principle trumpeter (column)

The School of Law was mentioned in the article, "Fanfare for York Symphony’s principle trumpeter (column)" in the York Daily Record. May 24

May 25, 2016
Experts address need for Zika virus funding as mosquito season nears

Christopher Harman of the School of Medicine was quoted in the excerpt of a Baltimore Sun article in the story, "Experts address need for Zika virus funding as mosquito season nears," on jhu.edu. May 24

May 25, 2016
Murder Ink: 5 murders this week; 98 murders this year

The University of Maryland, Baltimore was mentioned in the article "Murder Ink: 5 murders this week; 98 murders this year" in the Baltimore City Paper. May 24

May 25, 2016
Summer Break for Polluters: Congress Bows to the Chemical Lobby on Toxics Regulation

Rena Steinzor of the School of Law was quoted in the article "Summer Break for Polluters: Congress Bows to the Chemical Lobby on Toxics Regulation" on Greenpeace.org. May 24

May 25, 2016
Consuming fatty foods in adolesence may lead to higher breast density

Seungyoun Jung and Joanne Dorgan of the School of Medicine were mentioned in the article "Consuming fatty foods in adolesence may lead to higher breast density" on dotmed.com and Infobek.com. May 24

May 25, 2016
Triple-Therapy Cocktail Combats Breast Tumors

Angela Brodie of the School of Medicine was mentioned in the article "Triple-Therapy Cocktail Combats Breast Tumors" on alnmag.com. May 24

May 25, 2016
Jay A. Perman 5/17/16

Jay A. Perman of the University of Maryland, Baltimore delivered the commentary,  "Jay A. Perman 5/17/16," on WYPR-FM. May 17

May 25, 2016
The Radiosurgery Society® Presents SRS BEST Awards to Outstanding Residents for their Contributions to Radiosurgery Research

James Snider of the School of Medicine was featured in the article "The Radiosurgery Society® Presents SRS BEST Awards to Outstanding Residents for their Contributions to Radiosurgery Research" in MySanAntonio.com. May 24

May 25, 2016
CareFirst Shells Out $3M to Deliver Telemedicine to Underserved Communities

The University of Maryland, Baltimore Foundation was mentioned in the article "CareFirst Shells Out $3M to Deliver Telemedicine to Underserved Communities" on mobihealthnews.com, HITconsultant.net and on Healthcare-Informatics.com. May 24

May 25, 2016
When regulators close a 'pill mill,' patients sometimes turn to heroin

Christopher Welsh of the School of Medicine was quoted in the article "When regulators close a 'pill mill,' patients sometimes turn to heroin" in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. May 24

May 25, 2016
Johns Hopkins Students to Cease Operating on Live Pigs

The School of Medicine was mentioned in the article "Johns Hopkins Students to Cease Operating on Live Pigs" on Education News. May 24

May 25, 2016
Workshop offered on wind, solar leases

The Agriculture Law Education Initiative was mentioned in the article "Workshop offered on wind, solar leases" on EasternShoreMD.com. May 24

May 25, 2016
Some advice for the Class of 2016

The School of Law was mentioned in the story "Some advice for the Class of 2016" in the Daily Record. May 24

May 25, 2016
FDA updates labeling for metformin use in patients with mild to moderate renal impairment

Stuart Haines of the School of Pharmacy was quoted in the Pharmacist.com story "FDA updates labeling for metformin use in patients with mild to moderate renal impairment." May 24

May 25, 2016
One Step Forward and Two Steps Back on Toxic Chemicals

Rena Steinzor of the School of Law wrote the article "One Step Forward and Two Steps Back on Toxic Chemicals" in the Huffington Post. May 24

May 25, 2016
Nero Not Guilty

Doug Colbert of the School of Law was interviewed for the segment "Nero Not Guilty" on WYPR-FM. May 24

May 25, 2016
Video Interviews: Connie Phelps Bozek

Connie Phelps Bozek of the School of Social Work was interviewed in the ColorinColorado program, "Video Interviews: Connie Phelps Bozek" on WETA. May 23

May 24, 2016
Freddie Gray case: After Nero acquittal, key questions remain

Doug Colbert of the School of Law was quoted in the story "Freddie Gray case: After Nero acquittal, key questions remain" in the Baltimore Sun. May 24 The article was excerpted on Center Maryland. May 24

May 24, 2016
Imzy: Can an Ex-Reddit Exec Really Hack the Online Abuse Problem?

James Grimmelmann of the School of Law was quoted in the story "Imzy: Can an Ex-Reddit Exec Really Hack the Online Abuse Problem?" in WIRED magazine. May 24

May 24, 2016
Questions Of Mental Health Often Fall To School Nurses — If There Is One

Sharon Stephan of the School of Medicine was interviewed for the story "Questions Of Mental Health Often Fall To School Nurses — If There Is One" on WAMU-FM. May 23

May 24, 2016
Identifying Youth Mental Health Problems Before They Begin

Sharon Stephan of the Center for School Mental Health at the School of Medicine was featured in the Kojo Nnamdi Show on WAMU, Washington's NPR affiliate, called "Identifying Youth Mental Health Problems Before They Begin." May 24

May 24, 2016
New models show costs from Zika will easily exceed proposed federal funding

Christopher Harman of the School of Medicine was quoted in the Baltimore Sun article "New models show costs from Zika will easily exceed proposed federal funding" in the Sun Herald and The Union Leader. May 23 The article was excerpted on Center Maryland. May 24

May 24, 2016
The Death of Freddie Gray: Officer Nero Trial Verdict

Doug Colbert of the School of Law was interviewed on the Marc Steiner program, "The Death of Freddie Gray: Officer Nero Trial Verdict," on WEAA-FM. May 24 

May 24, 2016
A Payer Makes an Investment in Telehealth

The University of Maryland, Baltimore Foundation was mentioned in the article "A Payer Makes an Investment in Telehealth" on mhealthintelligence.com and in a similar story on Yahoo! News. May 23

May 24, 2016
Have You Ever Been Arrested? Check Here

Michael Pinard of the School of Law was quoted in the article "Have You Ever Been Arrested? Check Here" in The New York Times. May 24

May 24, 2016
High Saturated-Fat, Low Unsaturated-Fat Diet In Adolescence Tied To Higher Breast Density

Seungyoun Jung and Joanne Dorgan of the School of Medicine were quoted in the article "High Saturated-Fat, Low Unsaturated-Fat Diet In Adolescence Tied To Higher Breast Density" on biospace.com. May 23

May 24, 2016
Molecular Mechanisms Underlying Ketamine's Rapid Antidepressant Action

The School of Medicine was mentioned in the article, "Molecular Mechanisms Underlying Ketamine's Rapid Antidepressant Action," in Psychiatry Advisor. May 23 

May 24, 2016
Tonight: AFRO’s First Edition with Sean Yoes, Monday, May 23

Doug Colbert of the School of Law was mentioned in the article "Tonight: AFRO’s First Edition with Sean Yoes, Monday, May 23" on afro.com. May 23

May 24, 2016
In acquittal of Baltimore officer, two views of justice collide

Doug Colbert of the School of Law was quoted in the article "In acquittal of Baltimore officer, two views of justice collide" in the The Christian Science Monitor and in a similar story on WYPR-FM. May 23

May 24, 2016
Blocking 2 Enzymes Seen to Reduce Nerve Cell Loss in Fruit Fly Model of Huntington's

The School of Medicine was mentioned in the article "Blocking 2 Enzymes Seen to Reduce Nerve Cell Loss in Fruit Fly Model of Huntington's" on Huntington's Disease News and Parkinson's News Today. May 23

May 24, 2016
‘It’s a Broken System That We’ll Never Trust’ Baltimore Reacts As Officer Walks Over Freddie Gray’s Death

Doug Colbert of the School of Law was quoted in the article "‘It’s a Broken System That We’ll Never Trust’ Baltimore Reacts As Officer Walks Over Freddie Gray’s Death" on theroot.com and in a similar article on theshadowleague.com. May 23

May 23, 2016
Editorial Advisory Board: A salute to Ellen Heller and Shale Stiller

The School of Law was mentioned in the commentary, "Editorial Advisory Board: A salute to Ellen Heller and Shale Stiller," in the Daily Record. May 20

May 23, 2016
C. Fraser Smith: More than one verdict on the way

The University of Maryland, Baltimore was mentioned in the commentary, "C. Fraser Smith: More than one verdict on the way," in the Daily Record. May 20

May 23, 2016
Was a Cop Doing His Job or Causing a Death?

Doug Colbert of the School of Law was quoted in the article, "Was a Cop Doing His Job or Causing a Death," in Ebony. May 23

May 23, 2016
COLUMN: Extra special K

The School of Medicine was mentioned in the article "COLUMN: Extra special K" in idsnews.com. May 22

May 23, 2016
A Legislative History of the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016

The School of Law was mentioned in the article, "A Legislative History of the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016," in IPWatchdog. May 20

May 23, 2016
Officer trial raises questions about policing in Baltimore

Doug Colbert of the School of Law was quoted in the Associated Press article, "Officer trial raises questions about policing in Baltimore," in US News. May 20

May 23, 2016
Freddie Gray Arresting Officer Edward Nero Found Not Guilty On All Charges

Doug Colbert of the School of Law was quoted in the WJZ-TV story "Freddie Gray Arresting Officer Edward Nero Found Not Guilty On All Charges." May 23

May 23, 2016
Judge In Freddie Gray-Officer Trial Grills Prosecutors

Doug Colbert of the School of Law was interviewed in the article, "Judge In Freddie Gray-Officer Trial Grills Prosecutors," on WJZ-TV, WBAL-TV and in an article in the New York Times. May 19

May 23, 2016
Perman Salutes ‘His’ Graduates At Commencement

UMB President Jay A. Perman was quoted and Majorie Fass of the School of Nursing, and Bruce Stuart and David Roffman of the School of Pharmacy were mentioned in the article "Perman Salutes ‘His’ Graduates At Commencement" on UMB News. May 20

May 23, 2016
Johns Hopkins medical students will no longer train on live animals

The School of Medicine was mentioned in the article "Johns Hopkins medical students will no longer train on live animals" in the Los Angeles Times. May 21

May 23, 2016
An unseen, yet devastating cost

The SAFE Center of the University of Maryland, Baltimore and the University of Maryland, College Park was featured in the editorial "An unseen, yet devastating cost" in the Frederick News-Post. May 22

May 23, 2016
Relieving Back Pain May Help the Brain

David Seminowicz of the School of Dentistry was quoted in the article "Relieving Back Pain May Help the Brain" on medicinenet.com. May 20

May 23, 2016
Town Hall Ramps Up New Strategic Plan

Roger Ward of the University of Maryland, Baltimore and Claire Fraser of the Institute for Genome Sciences of the School of Medicine were quoted in the article, "Town Hall Ramps Up New Strategic Plan," on UMB News. May 19

May 23, 2016
Was a Cop Doing His Job or Causing a Death? Verdict Will Tell

Doug Colbert of the School of Law was quoted in the story "Was a Cop Doing His Job or Causing a Death? Verdict Will Tell" in Ebony" and in a similar article in mysanantonio.com. May 23 

May 23, 2016
Interprofessional student teams support medication adherence awareness

The School of Pharmacy was mentioned in the story "Interprofessional student teams support medication adherence awareness" on Pharmacist.com. May 23

May 23, 2016
Access Bank : Partners Institute On N5 Billion Healthcare Centre

Patrick Dakum of the School of Medicine was quoted in the article "Access Bank : Partners Institute On N5 Billion Healthcare Centre" on 4-Traders.com and in similar articles on Healthnewsline.com, AllAfrica.com, Topix.com, Naijadailynewswire.com, Businessdayonline.com, GlobalPatriotnews.com, Bizwatchnigeria.com, and latestnigeriannews.com. May 20

May 23, 2016
FDA Warns About Amputation Risk With Canagliflozin

Simeon Taylor of the School of Medicine was quoted in the story "FDA Warns About Amputation Risk With Canagliflozin" on Medscape and RXList.com. 

May 23, 2016
Gadolinium Contrast Agent Approved for Supra-Aortic MRI Angiography

Elias Melhem of the School of Medicine was quoted in the MedImaging.net story "Gadolinium Contrast Agent Approved for Supra-Aortic MRI Angiography." May 19

May 23, 2016
Common Sleep Apnea Can Be Hard to Identify

Steven Scharf of the School of Medicine was quoted in the story "Common Sleep Apnea Can Be Hard to Identify" on NBCWashington.com. May 18

May 23, 2016
Dr. Mohan Suntha named to lead University of Maryland Medical Center

Mohan Suntha of the School of Medicine was featured in the story "Dr. Mohan Suntha named to lead University of Maryland Medical Center" in the Baltimore Sun and in similar articles in the Baltimore Business Journal, Daily Record and Becker's Hospital Review. May 19

May 23, 2016
Verdict in Officer Nero trial expected Monday

Doug Colbert of the School of Law was interviewed in the video report with the article, "Verdict in Officer Nero trial expected Monday," on WBAL-TV. May 22

May 23, 2016
TEDCO Approves $8.4 Million In New Stem Cell Research

Tami Kingsbury and Chinmoy Sarker of the School of Medicine and Rebecca Fawcett of the University of Maryland, Baltimore were mentioned in the story "TEDCO Approves $8.4 Million In New Stem Cell Research" on baltimore.citybizlist.com. and in a similar article on Tedco.md and in the Daily Record. May 20

May 23, 2016
Dietary Fat Intake in Adolescence May Affect Breast Density

Joanne Dorgan of the School of Medicine was quoted in the article "Dietary Fat Intake in Adolescence May Affect Breast Density" in Doctor's Lounge, and in similar articles in ITonline.com, Healthnewsline.net, WebMD, BABWnews.com, Healthmagazine and Regaltribune.com.  Dorgan and Seungyoun Jung of the School of Medicine were quoted in the story "Adolescent Dietary Fat Intake Associated with Breast Density" in Imaging Technology News and Health News Report. May 20 and in States Chronicle and University Herald May 21

May 23, 2016
Medical marijuana advocates frustrated by slow pace in Maryland

The School of Medicine was mentioned in the story "Medical marijuana advocates frustrated by slow pace in Maryland" in the Washington Post and the Reading Eagle. May 22 The article was excerpted on Maryland Reporter. com. May 23

May 23, 2016
220,000 acquire HIV/AIDS annually - Institute

Patrick Dakum of the School of Medicine was mentioned in the article "220,000 acquire HIV/AIDS annually - Institute" on DailyTrust.com. May 20

May 23, 2016
Diet High in Saturated Fats May Be Linked to Dense Breasts

Joanne Dorgan of the School of Medicine was quoted in the story, "Diet High in Saturated Fats May Be Linked to Dense Breasts," in the New York Times and in a similar article in  MedicalDaily. May 19 

May 23, 2016
Attorneys General Funded by Big Oil Try to Block ExxonMobil Climate Fraud Probe

Robert Percival of the School of Law was quoted in the article "Attorneys General Funded by Big Oil Try to Block ExxonMobil Climate Fraud Probe" on alternet.org and the Huffington Post. May 20

May 23, 2016
Genetically Engineered T-cells Show Promise in Treating Multiple Myeloma

Aaron Rapoport of the School of Medicine was featured in the story "Genetically Engineered T-cells Show Promise in Treating Multiple Myeloma" on zedie.wordpress.com. May 19

May 23, 2016
Meet the 87 Year Old Genius Inventor Credited with Saving Millions of Lives

Robert Fischell of the School of Medicine was featured in the ABC News story "Meet the 87 Year Old Genius Inventor Credited with Saving Millions of Lives." Fischell also was mentioned in the WNCT.com story "Obama on science: ‘It is fun. I love this stuff.’" May 19

May 23, 2016
Nerve damage found in prediabetics

Stephen Davis of the School of Medicine was quoted in the story "Nerve damage found in prediabetics" in the Baltimore Sun. May 22

May 19, 2016
University of Maryland School of Nursing's Yolanda Ogbolu Inducted As NAP Distinguished Practitioner Fellow

Yolanda Ogbolu of the School of Nursing was featured in the article "University of Maryland School of Nursing's Yolanda Ogbolu Inducted As NAP Distinguished Practitioner Fellow" on citibizlist.com. May 18

May 19, 2016
Steep Hill Announces Plans to Open Cannabis Testing Laboratory in the State of Maryland

Andrew Rosenstein of the School of Medicine was mentioned in the article "Steep Hill Announces Plans to Open Cannabis Testing Laboratory in the State of Maryland" on PRNewswire, investorpoint.com and reuters.com. May 18

May 19, 2016
Md. energy policy director named as consolidation review begins

The School of Law was mentioned in the article, "Md. energy policy director named as consolidation review begins," in the Daily Record. May 18

May 19, 2016
The efforts to merge the University of Maryland, Baltimore and College Park

Jay A. Perman of the University of Maryland, Baltimore was interviewed in the State Circle program, "The efforts to merge the University of Maryland, Baltimore and College Park," on Maryland Public TV. May 13

May 19, 2016
Vystar Appoints Dr. Keith Osborn to Board of Directors

 The School of Medicine was mentioned in the story "Vystar Appoints Dr. Keith Osborn to Board of Directors" on MarketWired. May 18

May 19, 2016
Greater Washington named fittest region in U.S. for 3rd year in a row

Pamela Peeke of the School of Medicine was quoted in the story "Greater Washington named fittest region in U.S. for 3rd year in a row" in the Washington Business Journal. May 18

May 19, 2016
Johns Hopkins medical students will no longer train on live animals

The School of Medicine was mentioned in the story "Johns Hopkins medical students will no longer train on live animals" in the Baltimore Sun. A similar story ran on PCRM.org. May 18 An exerpt appeared on Center Maryland. May 19

May 19, 2016
Judge to hear closing arguments at Nero Trial

Doug Colbert of the School of Law was quoted in the WYPR story "Judge to hear closing arguments at Nero Trial." May 19 Colbert also was quoted in similar stories in the Baltimore Sun and baltimoresun.com. May 19

May 19, 2016
Why Do Women's Bodies Run Colder Than Men's?

The School of Medicine was mentioned in the story "Why Do Women's Bodies Run Colder Than Men's?" on LifeHacker. May 18

May 19, 2016
Intake of dietary fat in adolescence associated with breast density

Seungyoun Jung and Joanne Dorgan of the School of Medicine were featured in the story "Intake of dietary fat in adolescence associated with breast density" on ScienceDaily. The story also ran on Medical Daily, ET Health World, Business Standard, Medical Xpress.com, Daily Mail, PulseHeadlines and EurekAlert! May 19

May 19, 2016
University of Maryland Pediatrics at Lutherville Gives Parents a New Urgent Care Option

Christian Wright of the School of Medicine was quoted in the story "University of Maryland Pediatrics at Lutherville Gives Parents a New Urgent Care Option" on Baltimore Fishbowl. May 13

May 19, 2016
Mandatory mindfulness, the antidote to Baltimore violence?

Student Jill Epstein-Molter of the School of Social Work wrote the op-ed, "Mandatory mindfulness, the antidote to Baltimore violence?" in the Baltimore Sun. May 19 

May 19, 2016
Researchers develop new way to decode large amounts of biological data

Andrew Neuwald of the School of Medicine's Institute for Genome Sciences was featured in the story "Researchers develop new way to decode large amounts of biological data" on EurekAlert! The story also ran on Science Codex, Phys.org, Bioscience Technology and Science Daily. May 18

May 19, 2016
OSI presents in BPD’s “History of Baltimore” speaker series

Chris Welsh of the School of Medicine was mentioned in the story "OSI presents in BPD’s “History of Baltimore” speaker series" on OSIBaltimore.org. May 18

May 19, 2016
Woman Tries To Keep Teens From Repeating Her Drunk Driving Mistake

The University of Maryland R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center was mentioned in the story "Woman Tries To Keep Teens From Repeating Her Drunk Driving Mistake" on WJZ-TV. May 16

May 18, 2016
Baltimore manufacturing facility looks to grow by making medical devices

The article, "Baltimore manufacturing facility looks to grow by making medical devices," mentioned the University of Maryland, Baltimore  in the Baltimore Business Journal. May 17

May 18, 2016
The unique roads of Baltimore college graduates

The article, "The unique roads of Baltimore college graduates," mentioned the University of Maryland, Baltimore and referred to the School of Social Work in the Baltimore Sun. May 18

May 18, 2016
Governor appoints new Energy Chief

The School of Law was mentioned in the article, "Governor appoints new Energy Chief," on WCBC. May 17 

May 18, 2016
A Very Personal Problem

 Amber Beitelshees of the School of Medicine was quoted in the article "A Very Personal Problem" in Scientific American. May 17

May 18, 2016
A Man Just Received the First Penis Transplant In U.S. History. Here’s How It Happened

Andrew Kramer of the School of Medicine was quoted in the article "A Man Just Received the First Penis Transplant In U.S. History. Here’s How It Happened" in Men's Health. May 17

May 18, 2016
Marylanders fight to preserve history of Brown v. Board of Education

Larry Gibson of the School of Law was quoted in the article "Marylanders fight to preserve history of Brown v. Board of Education" on WBAL-TV. May 17

May 18, 2016
Studies that intentionally infect people with disease-causing bugs are on the rise

Myron Levine of the School of Medicine was quoted in the article "Studies that intentionally infect people with disease-causing bugs are on the rise" in Sciencemag.org. May 18

May 18, 2016
Maryland Carey Law Hosts Public Tax Forum

Dean Donald Tobin and Beverly L. Winstead of the  School of Law and Robin McKinney of the School of Social Work were quoted in the article "Maryland Carey Law Hosts Public Tax Forum" on UMB News. May 17

May 18, 2016
Defense Makes Case in the Trial for Officer in Gray Death

Doug Colbert of the School of Law was interviewed for the story "Defense Makes Case in the Trial for Officer in Gray Death" on WJZ-TV. May 17

May 18, 2016
Nero defense takes aim at reckless endangerment charge

Doug Colbert of the School of Law was quoted in the story "Nero defense takes aim at reckless endangerment charge" on WBAL-TV . May 17 He was also interviewed in an update on the Marc Steiner Show on WEAA. May 16 

May 18, 2016
'Good' cholesterol alone won't lower risk of heart disease, study finds

Michael Miller of the School of Medicine was quoted in the article "'Good' cholesterol alone won't lower risk of heart disease, study finds" in The Baltimore Sun. May 18

May 18, 2016
Let’s All Aim to Be “Wellderly”

Pamela Peeke of the School of Medicine wrote the column "Let’s All Aim to Be “Wellderly”" in The Huffington Post. May 17

May 18, 2016
Black Cardiologist Group Announces New President, Board Chair

Barbara Hutchinson of the School of Medicine was featured in the article "Black Cardiologist Group Announces New President, Board Chair" in The Washington Informer. May 17

May 18, 2016
Experimental Malaria Vaccine Protects Adults for More Than a Year

Robert Seder of the School of Medicine was mentioned in the article "Experimental Malaria Vaccine Protects Adults for More Than a Year" on RXlist.com and on NIH.gov. May 17

May 18, 2016
Tainted Egg Cases Test Limits of Corporate Criminal Liability

Rena Steinzor of the School of Law was quoted in the article "Tainted Egg Cases Test Limits of Corporate Criminal Liability" on Bloomberg BNA. May 17

May 18, 2016
Google’s Antitrust Troubles In Europe Could Foreshadow U.S. Showdown

Frank Pasquale of the School of Law was quoted in the article "Google’s Antitrust Troubles In Europe Could Foreshadow U.S. Showdown" on buzzfeed.com. May 17

May 18, 2016
BMC to offer gender reassignment surgery

Rachel Bluebond-Langner of the School of Medicine was quoted in the article "BMC to offer gender reassignment surgery" in The Boston Globe. May 18

May 17, 2016
Meet the Ungers

Michael Millemann of the School of Law was quoted and the School of Social Work was mentioned in the Huffington Post story "Meet the Ungers." May 2016

May 17, 2016
Law Professor Colbert on Officer Edward Nero trial

Doug Colbert of the School of Law was interviewed for the segment "Law Professor Colbert on Officer Edward Nero trial,"  on BaltimoreSun.com. May 17

May 17, 2016
A Revolutionary Anti-Depressant

Todd Gould and Scott Thompson of the School of Medicine were quoted in the article "A Revolutionary Anti-Depressant" on ThirdAge.com. May 16

May 17, 2016
The Center Club Honors Dr. Vicki J. Tepper as a Healthcare Trailblazer

Vicki Tepper of the School of Medicine was featured in the article "The Center Club Honors Dr. Vicki J. Tepper as a Healthcare Trailblazer" on citibizlist.com. May 16

May 17, 2016
Wallace D. Loh and Jay A. Perman: Bringing victims of human trafficking into the light

Jay. A. Perman of the University of Maryland, Baltimore co-authored the Baltimore Sun op-ed that was excerpted in the article, "Wallace D. Loh and Jay A. Perman: Bringing victims of human trafficking into the light," on Center Maryland. May 17                              

May 17, 2016
ESAHEC collaborates with Talbot Hospice

The Geriatrics and Gerontology Education and Research program of the University of Maryland, Baltimore's was mentioned in the story "ESAHEC collaborates with Talbot Hospice" in the Star Democrat. May 17

May 17, 2016
Joan B. Hines, 75, of Aberdeen

The School of Nursing was mentioned in the obituary, "Joan B. Hines, 75, of Aberdeen," on Aberdeen Patch. May 16

May 17, 2016
The Future of Getting High

Andrew Coop of the School of Pharmacy was quoted in the article "The Future of Getting High" in The Atlantic. May 16

May 17, 2016
CAS celebration

The School of Law was mentioned in the story, "CAS celebration," on UDaily. May 16

May 17, 2016
Akunis: BDS movement anti-Semitic to the bone

The University of Maryland, Baltimore was mentioned in the article "Akunis: BDS movement anti-Semitic to the bone" on israelnationalnews.com. May 16

May 17, 2016
Experts decipher the disease behind one of the world's most famous paintings

Philip Mackowiak of the School of Medicine was quoted in the article "Experts decipher the disease behind one of the world's most famous paintings"on NYrealestatelawblog.com. May 16

May 17, 2016
Texas, Alabama Attorneys General Join Exxon's Battle Against Climate Probe

Robert Percival of the School of Law was quoted in the article "Texas, Alabama Attorneys General Join Exxon's Battle Against Climate Probe" on Inside Climate News. May 16

May 17, 2016
Top Medical Issues Facing Seniors Run Gamut

Steven Gambert of the School of Medicine was quoted in the article "Top Medical Issues Facing Seniors Run Gamut" in the Baltimore Jewish Times. May 16

May 17, 2016
Third day of Nero case wraps, state rests, Miller testifies

Doug Colbert of the School of Law was interviewed for the story "Third day of Nero case wraps, state rests, Miller testifies" on WMAR-TV and in similar stories in The Washington Post and on WJZ-TV, WBAL-TV, and WYPR-FM. May 16

May 17, 2016
Student pharmacists share their why at APhA2016

Cherokee Layson-Wolf of the School of Pharmacy and UMSOP student Elissa Lechenstein were featured in the article "Student pharmacists share their why at APhA2016" on Pharmacist.com. May 16

May 17, 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. May 16

May 17, 2016
Can converting to synthetic surgical gloves lower hospital operating room costs?

The School of Medicine was mentioned in the article "Can converting to synthetic surgical gloves lower hospital operating room costs?" on ORmanager.com. May 16

May 16, 2016
Malaria vaccine shows promise in small study

Kirsten Lyke of the School of Medicine was quoted in the story "Malaria vaccine shows promise in small study" in the New Times. May 16

May 16, 2016
Zika Virus Outbreak: Panama Confirms 4 Microcephaly Cases

Jose Esparza of the School of Medicine was quoted in the story "Zika Virus Outbreak: Panama Confirms 4 Microcephaly Cases" in LidTime.com. May 12

May 16, 2016
Poor Training, Dysfunctional Police Dept. Highlighted in 2nd Officer’s Trial in Freddie Gray’s Death

Doug Colbert of the School of Law was quoted in the article "Poor Training, Dysfunctional Police Dept. Highlighted in 2nd Officer’s Trial in Freddie Gray’s Death" on TheRoot.com and in similar stories on Go Sports Times, Nano News, and Equilibrio Informativo.  May 15

May 16, 2016
Healthcare Initiative Foundation Makes $1 Million Gift for Health Education

The School of Nursing was mentioned in the article "Healthcare Initiative Foundation Makes $1 Million Gift for Health Education" on Inside Montgomery College Online. May 16

May 16, 2016
Analysts Weigh In On The Nero Trial

Doug Colbert of the School of Law was interviewed for the program "Analysts Weigh In On The Nero Trial" on WBAL-AM. May 15

May 16, 2016
Helicopter Business Ideas

The School of Medicine was mentioned in the article "Helicopter Business Ideas" on Chron.com. May 14

May 16, 2016
Even Low Levels of Lead Hamper Kindergartners' Reading Skills: Study

Patricia McLaine of the School of Nursing was quoted in the article "Even Low Levels of Lead Hamper Kindergartners' Reading Skills: Study" on medicinenet.com. May 14

May 16, 2016
Adult Sibling Relationships

Geoffrey Greif of the School of Social Work was interviewed on the program, "Adult Sibling Relationships" on Chronicallygifted. org. and on the KHSU-FM podcast. May 11

May 16, 2016
Asthma hospitalizations in Maryland could rise with climate change

Kathryn Robinett of the School of Medicine was quoted in the article "Asthma hospitalizations in Maryland could rise with climate change" in The Baltimore Sun. May 13

May 16, 2016
Bloomberg Law Brief: Maryland Gun Law Back in Court

Mark Graber of the School of Law was interviewed for the segment "Bloomberg Law Brief: Maryland Gun Law Back in Court " on Bloomberg Radio's Bloomberg Law program. May 13

May 16, 2016
Business Courts Symposium - University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law

The School of Law was mentioned in the article "Business Courts Symposium - University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law" on jdsupra.com. May 13

May 16, 2016
HDL May Be Overrated as Independent Risk Factor for Heart Disease

Michael Miller of the School of Medicine was interviewed for the segment "HDL May Be Overrated as Independent Risk Factor for Heart Disease" on medicalresearch.com and Nutrition Horizon. May 13

May 16, 2016
I Drank 'Science-Based Functional Beverages for a Week

Bankole Johnson of the School of Medicine was mentioned in the article "I Drank 'Science-Based Functional Beverages' for a Week," on Motherboard and Laboratoryequipment.com. May 16

May 16, 2016
Prosecution seeks to put Officer Edward Nero at center of Freddie Gray's arrest

Doug Colbert of the School of Law was quoted in the article "Prosecution seeks to put Officer Edward Nero at center of Freddie Gray's arrest" in the Baltimore Sun, and in a similar version of the article in Lancasteronline.com. May 14

May 16, 2016
Back When: The Goshen News, May 14, 1997

Robert Gallo of the Institute of Human Virology of the School of Medicine was quoted in the story, "Back When: The Goshen News, May 14, 1997," in the Goshen News. May 13

May 16, 2016
Thousands of Acute and Critical Care Nurses Gather in New Orleans for AACN's Annual Conference

Karen McQuillan of the School of Nursing and of the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center was quoted in the article, "Thousands of Acute and Critical Care Nurses Gather in New Orleans for AACN's Annual Conference," on Newswise. May 16

May 16, 2016
New university SAFE Center takes on many aspects of human trafficking

The SAFE Center of the University of Maryland, Baltimore and the University of Maryland, College Park was featured in the story "New university SAFE Center takes on many aspects of human trafficking" in the Frederick News-Post. May 13

May 16, 2016
ISPOR International Meeting to Focus on Health Care Value, Affordability, and Patient Centeredness

Eleanor M. Perfetto of the School of Pharmacy was mentioned in the article, "ISPOR International Meeting to Focus on Health Care Value, Affordability, and Patient Centeredness," on Newswise. May 16

May 16, 2016
Bringing victims of human trafficking into the light

Jay A. Perman of the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) co-authored the op-ed, "Bringing victims of human trafficking into the light," which featured the SAFE Center of UMB and the University of Maryland, College Park, in the Baltimore Sun. May 16

May 16, 2016
Medical Researchers Solve Historic Deaths

Philip A. Mackowiak of the School of Medicine was mentioned in the story, "Medical Researchers Solve Historic Deaths," on Healthline.com. May 13

May 16, 2016
Infectious Disease Sequencing Dx Devices to Be Regulated by FDA

The Institute for Genome Sciences of the School of Medicine was mentioned in the story, "Infectious Disease Sequencing Dx Devices to Be Regulated by FDA," on GenomeWeb.com. May 13

May 16, 2016
Prosecutors play Nero statement at trial

Doug Colbert of the School of Law was interviewed for the story, "Prosecutors play Nero statement at trial," on WBAL-TV. May 13  

May 16, 2016
What science says about spanking

Lisa Berlin of the School of Social Work was mentioned in the article, What science says about spanking," in the Houston Chronicle. May 13

May 13, 2016
Center aims to bring human trafficking out of the shadows

Richard Barth of the School of Social Work was quoted and the SAFE Center of the University of Maryland, Baltimore and the University of Maryland, College Park was featured in the story "Center aims to bring human trafficking out of the shadows" in Washington Jewish Week. May 13

May 13, 2016
Dr. Tina L. Cheng, Dr. Carole Miller, Dr. Miriam Cohen, Dr. Bonnie Phipps, Lillie Shockney and Dr. Vicki Tepper | WOMEN IN BUSINESS TRAILBLAZERS

Vicki Tepper of the School of Medicine was featured in the article, "Dr. Tina L. Cheng, Dr. Carole Miller, Dr. Miriam Cohen, Dr. Bonnie Phipps, Lillie Shockney and Dr. Vicki Tepper | WOMEN IN BUSINESS TRAILBLAZERS," in the Daily Record. May 12

May 13, 2016
Quirky In Baltimore: From Hampden to Poe

The School of Law and Westminster Hall were mentioned in the story "Quirky In Baltimore: From Hampden to Poe" in Parachute. May 12

May 13, 2016
After Citizens United, a surge in 'dark money' groups

Donald Tobin of the School of Law was quoted in the story "After Citizens United, a surge in 'dark money' groups" in the Standard Examiner. May 12

May 13, 2016
IRS hosts forum for taxpayers Friday in Baltimore

The School of Law was mentioned in the story "IRS hosts forum for taxpayers Friday in Baltimore" in the Baltimore Sun. May 12

May 13, 2016
Как цвет таблетки влияет на приверженность пациента лечению?

Tricia Ting of the School of Medicine was mentioned in the story "Как цвет таблетки влияет на приверженность пациента лечению?" on umj.com.ua. May 12

May 13, 2016
Malaria Vaccine Experiment Achieves 50% Success: NIH

Kirsten Lyke of the School of Medicine was quoted in the Counsel & Heal story "Malaria Vaccine Experiment Achieves 50% Success: NIH." A similar story ran on MedlinePlus. May 12

May 13, 2016
The Center Club Honors Women Trailblazers in Healthcare

Vicki Tepper of the School of Medicine was mentioned in the story "The Center Club Honors Women Trailblazers in Healthcare" on baltimore.citybizlist.com. May 12

May 13, 2016
Baltimore supplements company waters down some of its claims

Bankole Johnson of the School of Medicine was featured in the story "Baltimore supplements company waters down some of its claims" in the Daily Record. May 12

May 13, 2016
Just how good is “good” cholesterol?

Michael Miller of the School of Medicine is quoted in the story "Just how good is “good” cholesterol?" in Consumer Affairs and in a similar story in Medical Daily. May 12

May 13, 2016
Napping Can Protect Body From Diseases

Emerson Wickwire of the School of Medicine was featured in the story "Napping Can Protect Body From Diseases" on NBC Washington. Wickwire also was featured in the NBC Washington story "Naps act as a re-set button for your brain."

May 13, 2016
Johns Hopkins Hospital appoints its first female president

E. Albert Reece of the School of Medicine was quoted in the story "Johns Hopkins Hospital appoints its first female president" in the Baltimore Sun. The story also ran on equities.com, PharmacyChoice.com and was excerpted on centermaryland.org. May 12

May 13, 2016
Will Computers Replace Radiologists?

Eliot Siegel of the School of Medicine was mentioned in the story "Will Computers Replace Radiologists?" in Medscape. May 12

May 13, 2016
Bloomberg Law: MD Assault Weapons Ban Back in Court (Audio)

Mark Graber of the School of Law was interviewed in the story, "Bloomberg Law: MD Assault Weapons Ban Back in Court (Audio)," on Bloomberg. May 12

May 13, 2016
USMH to add three new programs, lease building

The University of Maryland, Baltimore was mentioned in the article, "USMH to add three new programs, lease building," in the Herald-Mail. May  12

May 13, 2016
Facebook And The First Amendment: Legal Challenges To Trending Controversy May Prove Difficult

Frank Pasquale of the School of Law was quoted in the story, "Facebook And The First Amendment: Legal Challenges To Trending Controversy May Prove Difficult," in International Business Times. May 12

May 13, 2016
Police protocols at issue in trial of Officer Edward Nero

Doug Colbert of the School of Law was quoted in the story "Police protocols at issue in trial of Officer Edward Nero" on WBAL-TV and in similar stories on WYPR-FM and therealnews.com. May 12 A story also appeared in Baltimore magazine. May 11

May 13, 2016
The World That Brought Us Freddie Gray: Part 5 – Housing

Jeff Singer of the School of Social Work was interviewed in the Marc Steiner Show program, "The World That Brought Us Freddie Gray: Part 5 – Housing," on WEAA-FM. May 12

May 12, 2016
Why the second trial in Freddie Gray's case carries so much weight

Doug Colbert of the School of Law was interviewed for the story "Why the second trial in Freddie Gray's case carries so much weight" in The Christian Science Monitor. May 12

May 12, 2016
Ketamine, better known as the rave drug Special-K, could be our next anti-depressant

Todd Gould of the School of Medicine was quoted in the article, "Ketamine, better known as the rave drug Special-K, could be our next anti-depressant," on Quartz and Yahoo! Finance. May 12

May 12, 2016
Different roads in health care

Edward Pecukonis, Terry Shaw, Melissa Bellin, Anastasia Booth, and student Hilary Wiseman of the School of Social Work were quoted in the Education section article, "Different roads in health care," in the Baltimore Sun. April 10

May 12, 2016
Turning up the heat on cancer

Zeljko Vujaskovic of the School of Medicine and the Maryland Proton Treatment Center was quoted in the story "Turning up the heat on cancer" on ABC-4 Utah News. May 12

May 12, 2016
Marc Steiner: The World That Brought Us Freddie Gray, Episode 1 – The Law

Doug Colbert of the School of Law was interviewed on WEAA's Marc Steiner Show for the segment "Marc Steiner: The World That Brought Us Freddie Gray, Episode 1 – The Law." May 10

May 12, 2016
Not Playing Games

Sarah Murthi of the School of Medicine was quoted in the terp.umd.edu story "Not Playing Games." May 9

May 12, 2016
Tips for Getting Better Sleep

Stephen Scharf of the School of Medicine was featured in the story "Tips for Getting Better Sleep" on NBC Washington. May 10

May 12, 2016
Nero trial could change how police make arrests

Doug Colbert of the School of Law was quoted in the story "Nero trial could change how police make arrests" on WBAL-TV. May 11

May 12, 2016
A Big-time Neuroscientist Threatened to Sue When I Asked About His Side Business

Bankole Johnson of the School of Medicine was quoted in the article, "A Big-time Neuroscientist Threatened to Sue When I Asked About His Side Business," in New York Magazine. 

May 12, 2016
Second officer's trial in Freddie Gray death to begin after months of delay

Doug Colbert of the School of Law was interviewed for the article "Second officer's trial in Freddie Gray death to begin after months of delay" in The Guardian and on ViceNews and Inquisitr.com. May 12

May 12, 2016
UMB, Guidewell Financial Solutions Enter a Financial Well-Being Partnership in West Baltimore

Ashley Valis of the Office of Community Engagement and Christine Callahan of the School of Social Work were quoted in the article "UMB, Guidewell Financial Solutions Enter a Financial Well-Being Partnership in West Baltimore" on Newswise and WOWK-TV. May 11

May 12, 2016
Judge, not jury, to decide fate of officer in Freddie Gray case

Doug Colbert of the School of Law was quoted in the article "Judge, not jury, to decide fate of officer in Freddie Gray case" in The Standard Examiner and in a similar story on Vice News. May 10

May 12, 2016
Social Media Manipulation is Most Common Form of Sextortion, Study Finds

Danielle Citron of the School of Law was mentioned in the article "Social Media Manipulation is Most Common Form of Sextortion, Study Finds" on ABC News and canmua.net, KTIC Radio, WJBD Radio and in a similar story in The Atlantic. May 11

May 12, 2016
Malaria Vaccine PfSPZ study results show protection for more than 1 year: Researchers

The School of Medicine was mentioned in the article "Malaria Vaccine PfSPZ study results show protection for more than 1 year: Researchers" on jagranjosh.comand in similar stories on Occupational Health and Safety, indianwhitepaper.com, checkorphan.org, Vaccine News Daily, and pharmbiz.com.  May 11

May 12, 2016
Governor Hogan signs syringe access expansion legislation

The School of Law was mentioned in the article "Governor Hogan signs syringe access expansion legislation" on TheBayNet.com. May 11

May 12, 2016
Has HDL 'Good' Cholesterol Been Hyped?

Michael Miller of the School of Medicine was quoted in the article "Has HDL 'Good' Cholesterol Been Hyped?" on Newsmax.com and in similar articles on medindia.net and Australianetworknews.com. May 11

May 12, 2016
Barbara Hutchinson Named President of the Association of Black Cardiologists

Barbara Hutchinson of the School of Medicine was featured in the article "Barbara Hutchinson Named President of the Association of Black Cardiologists" in The Network Journal. May 11

May 12, 2016
'Major' Ketamine Discovery May Lead to New Antidepressants

Panos Zanos of the School of Medicine was mentioned in the article "'Major' Ketamine Discovery May Lead to New Antidepressants" on RXlist.com. May 11

May 12, 2016
Researchers demonstrate link between 'jumping gene' and colon cancer

Scott Devine of the School of Medicine was quoted in the article "Researchers demonstrate link between 'jumping gene' and colon cancer" on esciencenews.com, news-medical.net, My Informs, Rocket News, Medical News Today and Bioportfolio.com. May 11

May 12, 2016
Sanaria Makes Malaria Vaccine With Strong Potential To Cure The Disease

The School of Medicine was mentioned in the article "Sanaria Makes Malaria Vaccine With Strong Potential To Cure The Disease" on parentherald.com. May 11

May 12, 2016
Nanomaterials: 'Super' composites for dental restorations?

Mary Anne Melo of the School of Dentistry was featured in the article "Nanomaterials: 'Super' composites for dental restorations?" on Dr. Bicuspid.com. May 11

May 11, 2016
City wants state agency to float Port Covington TIF bonds

The University of Maryland BioPark was mentioned in the article "City wants state agency to float Port Covington TIF bonds" in The Baltimore Brew. May 10

May 11, 2016
New study: Has HDL, the 'good' cholesterol, been hyped?

Michael Miller of the School of Medicine was quoted in the article "New study: Has HDL, the 'good' cholesterol, been hyped?" on ScienceDaily MedicalXpress.com and Eurekalert!.com. May 10

May 11, 2016
University of Maryland, Baltimore and Guidewell Financial Solutions Announce New Financial Well-Being Partnership in West Baltimore

Ashley Valis of the University of Maryland, Baltimore and Christine Callahan and Devon Hyde of the School of Social Work's Financial Social Work Initiative were quoted in the article, "University of Maryland, Baltimore and Guidewell Financial Solutions Announce New Financial Well-Being Partnership in West Baltimore," on UMB News,  PRWeb.com and PressReleaseRocket. May 11

May 11, 2016
Law Professor Colbert on Officer Edward Nero trial

Doug Colbert of the School of Law was featured in the story "Law Professor Colbert on Officer Edward Nero trial" in The Baltimore Sun and interviewed in a similar piece on the Marc Steiner Show on WEAA-FM. May 11

May 11, 2016
Maryland GOP Governor Larry Hogan Signs Syringe Access Expansion Legislation

The School of Law was mentioned in the article "Maryland GOP Governor Larry Hogan Signs Syringe Access Expansion Legislation" on Pot Portal. May 10

May 11, 2016
'Major' Ketamine Discovery May Lead to New Antidepressants

Panos Zanos of the School of Medicine was mentioned in the story, "'Major' Ketamine Discovery May Lead to New Antidepressants," on Medscape. May 10 

May 11, 2016
Baltimore officer waives jury trial

Doug Colbert of the School of Law was quoted in the article "Baltimore officer waives jury trial" on gosporttimes.com and interviewed in a video and quoted in an article on WBAL TV, WJZ-TV, and WMAR-TV. May 11

May 11, 2016
Researchers demonstrate link between 'jumping gene' and colon cancer

Scott Devine of the School of Medicine's Institute for Genome Sciences was quoted in the story "Researchers demonstrate link between 'jumping gene' and colon cancer" on MedicalXpress.com. May 10

May 11, 2016
Building a brand and making it on CNN

The School of Law was mentioned in the story "Building a brand and making it on CNN" in the Daily Record. May 10

May 11, 2016
Malaria Vaccine Almost A Reality As New Treatment Can Protect For A Year

Kirsten Lyke of the School of Medicine (SOM) was quoted in the story "Malaria Vaccine Almost A Reality As New Treatment Can Protect For A Year" in the Huffington Post UK and HealthDay. The SOM was mentioned in similar stories in UPI.com Tech Times and University Herald. May 10

May 10, 2016
Tracy Steedman | ADELBERG RUDLOW

The School of Law was mentioned in the article, "Tracy Steedman | ADELBERG RUDLOW," in the Daily Record. May 9

May 10, 2016
22 spine surgeon leadership awards | 2016

Steven Ludwig of the School of Medicine was featured in the article "22 spine surgeon leadership awards | 2016" in Becker's Spine Review. May 7

May 10, 2016
Experts divided on wireless risks for children

Stephen Thompson of the School of Medicine was quoted in the article "Experts divided on wireless risks for children" in the Standard-Times. May 9

May 10, 2016
Mum defends distressing baby swimming video

Richard Lichenstein of the School of Medicine was quoted in the article "Mum defends distressing baby swimming video" on madeformums.com. May 9

May 10, 2016
7 surprising strategies for burnout

James Lynch of the School of Medicine was mentioned in the article "7 surprising strategies for burnout" in Churchcentral.com. May 9

May 10, 2016
#HOGANSTRONG Run

Kevin Cullen of the School of Medicine and the University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Cancer Center was featured in the story "#HOGANSTRONG Run" on WBFF-TV. May 9

May 10, 2016
How Pill Color Affects Drug Adherence

Tricia Ting of the School of Medicine was featured in the story "How Pill Color Affects Drug Adherence" on Medscape. May 9

May 10, 2016
University of Maryland, College Park & University of Maryland, Baltimore Open SAFE Center in College Park

UMB President Jay A. Perman was quoted and the School of Social Work and the School of Law were mentioned in the article "University of Maryland, College Park & University of Maryland, Baltimore Open SAFE Center in College Park" on Streetinsider.com, Reuters, Investorpoint.com, The Diamondback, Government Security News, PRNewswire, the Daily Record and UMB News. May 9

May 10, 2016
Too Little? Too Late? How to Get a Good Night’s Sleep

Emerson Wickwire of the School of Medicine was mentioned in the article "Too Little? Too Late? How to Get a Good Night’s Sleep" in Sleep Review. May 9

May 10, 2016
How to Enrich Your Marriage

Geoffrey Greif of the School of Social Work was mentioned in the article "How to Enrich Your Marriage" in the Global Post. May 9

May 10, 2016
Big step towards malaria vaccine

Kirsten Lyke of the School of Medicine was mentioned in the article "Big step towards malaria vaccine" in Time.com, and in similar stories in iol.co.za, The Daily Mail, Myinforms.com, Canada News Weekly, DailyMe.com, The Independent, Silicon Republic, JunkScience.com, MedicalXpress.com, Newsreality.com, Infection Control Today,  Outbreak News Today, NBCNews.com and many others. May 10

May 9, 2016
Four Labor Law Mistakes To Avoid This Season

Sarah Everhart of the Agricultural Law Education Initiative and the School of Law authored the story "Four Labor Law Mistakes To Avoid This Season" in Lancaster Farming. May 8

May 9, 2016
Schools seek additional funds for mental health initiative

The School of Medicine's Center for School Mental Health was featured in the story "Schools seek additional funds for mental health initiative" in the Eagle Tribune. May 9

May 9, 2016
University of Maryland, College Park & University of Maryland, Baltimore Open SAFE Center in College Park

Jay Perman of the University of Maryland, Baltimore was quoted in the story "University of Maryland, College Park & University of Maryland, Baltimore Open SAFE Center in College Park" on PRNewswire. The School of Social Work and the School of Law were mentioned. May 9

May 9, 2016
Fate of unclaimed bodies in Maryland

Ronn Wade of the School of Medicine was quoted in the story " Fate of unclaimed bodies in Maryland" in the Easton Star Democrat. May 9

May 9, 2016
Mom gives son gift of life before Mother's Day

David Leeser of the School of Medicine was quoted in the story "Mom gives son gift of life before Mother's Day" on WBAL-TV. May 6

May 9, 2016
Justice for the Poor and Unfortunate, but Only If Corporate Crime is First Rendered Unenforceable

Rena Steinzor of the School of Law was quoted in the article "Justice for the Poor and Unfortunate, but Only If Corporate Crime is First Rendered Unenforceable" on Beforeitsnews.com. May 8

May 9, 2016
UN launches trust fund for C'bean Zika virus response

Jose Esparza of the School of Medicine was quoted in the story "UN launches trust fund for C'bean Zika virus response" on SoloNews.net. May 9

May 9, 2016
Chauncey Whitehead & Rhonda Silva: Health & Wellness

Rhonda Silva of the University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Cancer Center was interviewed on the Marc Steiner Show program, "Chauncey Whitehead & Rhonda Silva: Health & Wellness," on WEAA-FM. May 6

 

May 9, 2016
How to lose belly fat effectively and healthily

Pamela Peeke of the School of Medicine was quoted in the story "How to lose belly fat effectively and healthily" in the Financial Gazette. May 9

May 9, 2016
Scoperto il segreto della rapida azione antidepressiva della Ketamina

Todd Gould of the School of Medicine was quoted in the story "Scoperto il segreto della rapida azione antidepressiva della Ketamina" in MediMagazine. May 9

May 9, 2016
Danger ahead: 4 positions you should never try

Andrew Kramer of the School of Medicine was mentioned in the story "Danger ahead: 4 positions you should never try" on Femina. May 9

May 9, 2016
Malaria Vaccine Shows Strongest Protection Yet

The School of Medicine was mentioned in the story "Malaria Vaccine Shows Strongest Protection Yet" in Time. Kirsten Lyke of the School of Medicine was quoted in a similar story in the Mirror. May 9

May 9, 2016
Is laughter the best medicine?

Michael Miller of the School of Medicine was quoted in the story "Is laughter the best medicine?" on MSN Lifestyle. May 5

May 9, 2016
Healthcare Professionals Get Cognitive Sooner with Watson Health Financed by IBM

The School of Medicine was mentioned in the story "Healthcare Professionals Get Cognitive Sooner with Watson Health Financed by IBM" on HPCwire.com. May 9

May 9, 2016
Dear Mbeki, now is the time to apologise for Aids denialism

Robert Gallo of the Institute of Human Virology at the School of Medicine was mentioned in the story "Dear Mbeki, now is the time to apologise for Aids denialism" in the Sunday Times. A similar story ran in Politics Web and the Rand Daily Mail. May 8

May 9, 2016
Violence against women journalists on the rise

Danielle Citron of the School of Law was qutoed in the Sunday Observer story "Violence against women journalists on the rise." May 8

May 9, 2016
What & How is Hyperthermia Used as a Cancer Treatment?

Zeljko Vujaskovic of the School of Medicine was quoted in the story "What & How is Hyperthermia Used as a Cancer Treatment?" in Good4Utah.com. May 8

May 9, 2016
Q and A: Sheriff's Office deputy honored at Shock Trauma Gala

The University of Maryland R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center was mentioned in the article, "Q and A: Sheriff's Office deputy honored at Shock Trauma Gala," in the Carroll County Times. May 9

May 9, 2016
Steinzor on Increased Criminal Liability for Regulatory Offenses

Rena Steinzor of the School of Law was featured in the story "Steinzor on Increased Criminal Liability for Regulatory Offenses" on CrimeProfBlog. May 6

May 9, 2016
Appointments, Resignations, Deaths (5/13/2016)

Peter Crino of the School of Medicine was mentioned in the story "Appointments, Resignations, Deaths (5/13/2016)" in the Chronicle of Higher Education. May 8 

May 9, 2016
Disease that killed woman in famous US painting diagnosed

Philip A. Mackowiak of the School of Medicine was quoted in the story, "Disease that killed woman in famous US painting diagnosed," on Business Standard.com, newsx.com and canindia.com. May 7

May 9, 2016
Air Force to study in-flight care

The School of Medicine was mentioned in the Dayton Daily News story "Air Force to study in-flight care." May 6

May 9, 2016
Baby Acne: Symptoms, Causes & Treatments

Teri Kahn of the School of Medicine was quoted in the story "Baby Acne: Symptoms, Causes & Treatments" on momtastic.com. May 6

May 9, 2016
Pax River Search and Rescue Performs Emergency MEDEVAC to Baltimore

The University of Maryland R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center was mentioned in the article, "Pax River Search and Rescue Performs Emergency MEDEVAC to Baltimore," on Southern Maryland News Net. May 9

May 9, 2016
Ketamin: Metabolit wirkt rasch antidepressiv

Panos Zanos of the School of Medicine was mentioned in the story "Ketamin: Metabolit wirkt rasch antidepressiv" on pharmazeutische-zeitung.de. May 6 A similar articles ran on NewsToday. May 7 

May 9, 2016
New Normal: Researchers Suspect Zika to Become Permanent Threat in US

Jose Esparza of the School of Medicine was quoted in the Sputnik News story "New Normal: Researchers Suspect Zika to Become Permanent Threat in US." May 5

May 9, 2016
For the Record, May 6, 2016

Mark Graber of the School of Law was quoted in the article, "For the Record, May 6, 2016," in UDaily. May 6 

May 9, 2016
Drop in environmental enforcement in Maryland draws activists’ concern

Rena Steinzor of the School of Law was quoted in the story "Drop in environmental enforcement in Maryland draws activists’ concern" in the Bay Journal. May 6

May 9, 2016
UMB Students Learn from Mentors, Peers on IPE Day

Jay A. Perman and Elsie Stines of the University of Maryland, Baltimore; Jane M. Kirschling and students Alayna Blazakis and Athena Balanou of the School of Nursing; students Godly Jack and Logan Buckley of the School of Medicine (SOM); and student Glenda Caceres of the School of Dentistry were quoted in the article, "UMB Students Learn from Mentors, Peers on IPE Day," which mentioned Donald B. Tobin of the School of Law; Heather B. Congdon of the School of Pharmacy (SOP); David B. Mallott of SOM; Christopher Wirt of the School of Social Work and students Amanda Daugherty of SOM and Christine Do of SOP on UMB News. May 6 

 

May 6, 2016
Complex Conditions in Children

Virginia Keane of the School of Medicine was quoted in the story "Complex Conditions in Children" in Chesapeake Physician. May 2016

May 6, 2016
Researchers suggest potential harm for children from cellphone exposure

Stephen Thompson of the School of Medicine was quoted in the article "Researchers suggest potential harm for children from cellphone exposure" in The Bulletin. May 5

May 6, 2016
Association of Black Cardiologists Announces New President and Board Chairman

Barbara Hutchinson of the School of Medicine was featured in the article "Association of Black Cardiologists Announces New President and Board Chairman" in the Milwaukee Community Journal, TheStreet.com, Investorpoint.com, Real Times Media and citibizlist.com. May 5

May 6, 2016
Bahrain host ME's largest ophthalmic meet

The School of Medicine was mentioned in the article "Bahrain host ME's largest ophthalmic meet" on Newsofbahrain.com. May 6

May 6, 2016
Domestic violence is often omitted from sentencing reforms. Here's why that's a mistake

Leigh Goodmark of the School of Law wrote the column "Domestic violence is often omitted from sentencing reforms. Here's why that's a mistake" on Econotimes.com. May 5

May 6, 2016
Pollution police off the beat

Rena Steinzor of the School of Law co-authored the op-ed, "Pollution police off the beat," in the Baltimore Sun. May 6 The article was excerpted on CenterMaryland. May 9 

May 6, 2016
C. Fraser Smith: Pugh’s non-existent transition

The University of Maryland, Baltimore was mentioned in the commentary, "C. Fraser Smith: Pugh’s non-existent transition," in the Daily Record. May 5 

May 6, 2016
Perman Lauds ‘Watershed Year’ In State of University Address

President Jay A. Perman of the University of Maryland, Baltimore was quoted in the article,"Perman Lauds ‘Watershed Year’ In State of University Address," which mentioned Deborah Eisenberg of the School of Law; Agnes Ann Feemster of the School of Pharmacy; Aaron Rapoport and Wendy Lane of the School of Medicine; Bronwyn Mayden and Stacey Stephens of the School of Social Work's Promise Heights program; Patti Hoffmann of Human Resources Services; the School of Nursing, the School of Dentistry, the UM BioPark, UMB Foundation, the Community Engagement Center and the CURE Scholars Program on UMB News. May 5 

May 6, 2016
Part 5 Unhealthy Baltimore: ‘They almost let me die

President Jay A. Perman of the University of Maryland, Baltimore was quoted, based on a previously published interview, in the Kaiser Health News article, "Part 5 Unhealthy Baltimore: ‘They almost let me die," on Maryland Reporter. May 5

May 6, 2016
Experts decipher the disease behind one of the world's most famous paintings

Philip A. Mackowiak of the School of Medicine was mentioned in the story, "Experts decipher the disease behind one of the world's most famous paintings," on EurekaAlert, Daily Mail, esciencenews.com, Gizmodo India, india4u.com, phys.org and Live Science. May 6 

May 6, 2016
Barnes named Women's Bar Association president

The article, "Barnes named Women's Bar Association president," referred to the School of Law in the Carroll County Times. May 5

May 6, 2016
Experts say Baltimore officer Nero likely planning for bench trial in Freddie Gray case

Douglas Colbert of the School of Law was quoted in the article, "Experts say Baltimore officer Nero likely planning for bench trial in Freddie Gray case," in the Baltimore Sun. May 5 The article was excerpted on Center Maryland. May 6

May 6, 2016
SOM Researchers Study Ketamine in Depression

Todd Gould of the School of Medicine was quoted in the story, "SOM Researchers Study Ketamine in Depression," on UMB News and in similar stories on Mirror.co.uk Pacific Standard Chemical & Engineering News Inverse Science Alert deutschlandfunk.de and elsewhere. May 5 

May 5, 2016
University of Maryland, College Park & University of Maryland, Baltimore to Celebrate Opening of SAFE Center in College Park

UMB President Jay A. Perman was mentioned in the article "University of Maryland, College Park & University of Maryland, Baltimore to Celebrate Opening of SAFE Center in College Park" on UMDRightNow. May 4

May 5, 2016
Boomlet' in White-Collar-Crime Threatens the Environment, Says Study

Rena Steinzor of the School of Law was mentioned in the article "Boomlet' in White-Collar-Crime Threatens the Environment, Says Study" in The Crime Report. May 4

May 5, 2016
Retired Md. judge: ‘I was biased against my own people’

The School of Law was mentioned in the article "Retired Md. judge: ‘I was biased against my own people’" in The Daily Record. May 4

May 5, 2016
National Taxpayer Advocate Nina Olson and Sen. Ben Cardin Will Hold a Public Forum on May 13 to Hear What Taxpayers Need from the IRS to Fulfill Their Tax Obligations

The School of Law was mentioned in the article "National Taxpayer Advocate Nina Olson and Sen. Ben Cardin Will Hold a Public Forum on May 13 to Hear What Taxpayers Need from the IRS to Fulfill Their Tax Obligations" on KXMD-TV, KLTV-TV, KUAM-TV, the Times Union, and the Houston Chronicle. May 4

May 5, 2016
As N.H.'s Opioid Crisis Grows, Primary-Care Doctors Are Slow to Treat Addiction

Ellen Weber of the School of Law was interviewed for the segment "As N.H.'s Opioid Crisis Grows, Primary-Care Doctors Are Slow to Treat Addiction" on New Hampshire Public Radio. May 4

May 5, 2016
Paging HAL: What Will Happen When Artificial Intelligence Comes to Radiology?

Eliot Siegel of the School of Medicine was quoted in the article "Paging HAL: What Will Happen When Artificial Intelligence Comes to Radiology?" in Radiology Today. May 4

May 5, 2016
Parenting Techniques to Prevent Adoption Failures

Richard P. Barth of the School of Social Work was interviewed for the program, "Parenting Techniques to Prevent Adoption Failures," on Creating a Family Radio. May 5 

May 5, 2016
Ketamine lifts depression via a byproduct of its metabolism

Todd Gould of the School of Medicine was quoted in the story "Ketamine lifts depression via a byproduct of its metabolism" in ScienceDaily. Similar stories also ran on Scientific American, NIH.gov, the Daily Mail, Fox News Radio, Motherboard.Vice.com EurekaAlert Healthcanal.com and many other outlets. May 4

May 5, 2016
Zika Is Likely to Become a Permanent Peril in U.S.

Jose Esparza of the School of Medicine was quoted in the story "Zika Is Likely to Become a Permanent Peril in U.S." in National Geographic. May 4

May 4, 2016
Md. Half Marathon Will Raise Money For Cancer Research

Aaron Rapoport of the School of Medicine was featured in the WJZ-TV story "Md. Half Marathon Will Raise Money For Cancer Research." May 3

May 4, 2016
Cardin seeks input on college affordability

The School of Law was mentioned in the article, "Cardin seeks input on college affordability," on MyEasternShoreMD. May 3

May 4, 2016
Century Idol becomes 'The Voice' of Century

University of Maryland, Baltimore student Josh Samuel was quoted in the article, "Century Idol becomes 'The Voice' of Century," in the Carroll County Times. May 3

May 4, 2016
Tortured twists and turns of the Freddie Gray trials

Doug Colbert of the School of Law was interviewed for the segment "Tortured twists and turns of the Freddie Gray trials" on WYPR-FM. May 3

May 4, 2016
FDA approves Gadavist injection as first contrast agent in U.S. for use with magnetic resonance angiography of supra-aortic arteries

Elias Melhem of the School of Medicine was mentioned in the article "FDA approves Gadavist injection as first contrast agent in U.S. for use with magnetic resonance angiography of supra-aortic arteries" on Pharmacychoice.com. May 3

May 4, 2016
Study finds placebo effects in women are boosted by the hormone vasopressin

Luana Colloca of the School of Medicine was quoted in the article "Study finds placebo effects in women are boosted by the hormone vasopressin" on PsyPost.org, News-Medical.net, Medicalexpress.net, and Medicalnewstoday.com. May 3

May 4, 2016
Pediatric researchers suggest potential dangers for children from cellphone exposure

Stephen Thompson of the School of Medicine was quoted in the article "Pediatric researchers suggest potential dangers for children from cellphone exposure" in The Sacramento Bee and the Baltimore Sun. May 3  The story also ran in the Bend Bulletin. May 4

May 4, 2016
University of Maryland School of Medicine Study Identifies Compound That Reverses Symptoms of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Diseases

Robert Schwarcz of the School of Medicine was quoted in the article "University of Maryland School of Medicine Study Identifies Compound That Reverses Symptoms of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Diseases" on Healthcanal.com. May 3

May 4, 2016
Randy Barnett, “Our Republican Constitution”

Robert Percival of the School of Law was mentioned in the article "Randy Barnett, “Our Republican Constitution”" on Overlawyered.com. May 3

May 4, 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 Urotoday.com. May 3

May 4, 2016
Librarians: the new research data management experts How growth in research data is spurring a shift in the librarian’s role

M. J. Tooey of the Health Sciences and Human Service Library was quoted in the article "Librarians: the new research data management experts: How growth in research data is spurring a shift in the librarian’s role" on Elsevier.com. May 3

May 3, 2016
The intricacies of bromance: How men form BFF bonds

Geoffrey Greif of the School of Social Work was quoted in the article, "The intricacies of bromance: How men form BFF bonds," on Mashable.com. April 20

May 3, 2016
In Freddie Gray's Neighborhood, The Best Medical Care Is Close But Elusive

Jay Perman of the University of Maryland, Baltimore and Walter Ettinger of the School of Medicine were quoted in the story "In Freddie Gray's Neighborhood, The Best Medical Care Is Close But Elusive" on BlackAIDS.org. May 2

May 3, 2016
Tired of Waiting for the Courts, Students Get Their Own Measure of Justice for Freddie Gray

The School of Law was mentioned in the story "Tired of Waiting for the Courts, Students Get Their Own Measure of Justice for Freddie Gray" on Alternet.org. April 29

May 3, 2016
How to make new friends as an adult

Geoffrey Greif of the School of Social Work was quoted in the story "How to make new friends as an adult" on iol.co.za. May 2

May 3, 2016
9 efektów ubocznych palenia marihuany

David Gorelick of the School of Medicine was quoted in the story "9 efektów ubocznych palenia marihuany" on hyperreal.info. May 2

May 3, 2016
Study Redefines What a Healthy Vagina Is

Jacques Ravel of the Institute for Genome Sciences at the School of Medicine was quoted in th HealthDay story "Study Redefines What a Healthy Vagina Is" on MedicineNet. May 2

May 3, 2016
Biomarkers of Chronic Kidney Disease

Robert Christenson of the School of Medicine was quoted in the story "Biomarkers of Chronic Kidney Disease" on AACC.org. April 21

May 3, 2016
Interrupting a Nurse Makes Medication Errors More Likely

Linda Flynn of the School of Nursing was quoted in the story "Interrupting a Nurse Makes Medication Errors More Likely" on MedicineNet. April 26

May 3, 2016
Black power in Baltimore: When African American leaders confront racial unrest

Michael Millemann of the School of Law was quoted in the story "Black power in Baltimore: When African American leaders confront racial unrest" on Canmua.net. May 2

May 3, 2016
Follow your gut: the human microbiome and the foods that influence it

Claire Fraser of the School of Medicine Institute for Genome Sciences was qutoed in the story "Follow your gut: the human microbiome and the foods that influence it" on Food Engineering & Ingredients. May 2

May 3, 2016
Placebo effects in women are boosted by vasopressin

Luana Colloca of the School of Nursing and the School of Medicine was featured in the story "Placebo effects in women are boosted by vasopressin" on Science Daily. May 3

May 3, 2016
The far-reaching implications of weight gain in pregnancy

E. Albert Reece of the School of Medicine authored the story "The far-reaching implications of weight gain in pregnancy" Ob.Gyn.News. May 2

May 2, 2016
Baltimore Police struggle to redefine image amid scrutiny and violence

The University of Maryland, Baltimore was mentioned in the story "Baltimore Police struggle to redefine image amid scrutiny and violence" in the Baltimore Sun. April 30

May 2, 2016
10 Habits for a Healthy Life

Pamela Peeke of the School of Medicine was quoted in the Better Homes and Gardens story "10 Habits for a Healthy Life." May 1

May 2, 2016
HHMI Selects 66 Medical Research Fellows

The School of Medicine was mentioned in the story "HHMI Selects 66 Medical Research Fellows" on HHMI.org. April 29

May 2, 2016
4/29/16 - Data from University of Maryland Provide New Insights into Antimicrobials (Impact of Changes in Urine Culture Ordering Practice

The School of Medicine was mentioned in the story "4/29/16 - Data from University of Maryland Provide New Insights into Antimicrobials (Impact of Changes in Urine Culture Ordering Practice" on Pharmacy Choice. April 29

May 2, 2016
Drs. Erika N. Kane and Steven G. Whitefield CONCERTED CARE GROUP

The School of Medicine was mentioned in the article, "Drs. Erika N. Kane and Steven G. Whitefield CONCERTED CARE GROUP," in the Daily Record. April 27

May 2, 2016
A Dream Preferred Panel Discussion

Jeff Singer of the School of Social Work was interviewed on the Marc Steiner Show program, "A Dream Preferred Panel Discussion," on WEAA-FM. April 29 

May 2, 2016
Medway health board; Warnick running to work on regulations, turf debate

The School of Medicine was mentioned in the story "Medway health board; Warnick running to work on regulations, turf debate" on Metro West Daily News. May 1

May 2, 2016
New leadership for county health agency

The article, "New leadership for county health agency," referred to the School of Social Work in the Daily Democrat. April 29 

May 2, 2016
In West Baltimore, scarce pharmacies leave health care gaps

Natalie Eddington of the School of Pharmacy was mentioned in the story "In West Baltimore, scarce pharmacies leave health care gaps" on pharmacist.com. May 2

May 2, 2016
Top Medical Issues Facing Seniors Run Gamut

Steve Gambert and Martin Edelman, both of the School of Medicine, were quoted in the story "Top Medical Issues Facing Seniors Run Gamut" in the Baltimore Jewish Times. April 29

May 2, 2016
SSW Event Explores Behavior Tied to Money

Robin McKinney was quoted and Richard P. Barth and Jodi Jacobson Frey of the School of Social Work were mentioned in the article, "SSW Event Explores Behavior Tied to Money," on UMB News. April 29

May 2, 2016
Aid group works to bring medical imaging to impoverished areas of the world

The article, "Aid group works to bring medical imaging to impoverished areas of the world," referred to the School of Medicine in the Baltimore Sun. Similar stories ran on the Daily Kos, Pharmacy Choice and InvestorPoint. April 30

May 2, 2016
FDA Approves Bayer (BAY)'s Gadavist (Gadobutrol) Injection As First Contrast Agent For Use With Magnetic Resonance Angiography Of Supra-Aortic Arteries

Elias Melhem of the School of Medicine was quoted in the article "FDA Approves Bayer (BAY)'s Gadavist (Gadobutrol) Injection As First Contrast Agent For Use With Magnetic Resonance Angiography Of Supra-Aortic Arteries " on Biospace.com, Reuters, HealthImaging and pharmaletter. April 29

News, Hot Topics, & Press Releases

May 26, 2016  |  A fatty diet during adolescence may lead to higher breast density in young adulthood, a risk factor for breast cancer.

May 26, 2016  |  A new course helps students learn more about commercializing scientific discoveries.

May 24, 2016  |  Public servant Wendy Sherman, who led US negotiations with Iran, shares her Baltimore background and advice for an 'unexpected and rewarding' life.

May 20, 2016  |  UMB president gives keynote speech from firsthand knowledge of Class of 2016.

May 19, 2016  |  Participants from across campus engage in work groups as the University of Maryland, Baltimore develops its 2017-2021 strategic plan.

May 17, 2016  |  Sen. Cardin joins National Taxpayer Advocate Olson and representatives of small business and local taxpayers to discuss Internal Revenue Service.

May 11, 2016  |  Partnership between UMB and Guidewell Financial Solutions provides services to residents and to UMB students, faculty, and staff.

May 9, 2016  |  Support, Advocacy, Freedom, and Empowerment Center to provide services and resources to survivors of human trafficking.

May 6, 2016  |  UMB Center for Interprofessional Education instills teamwork among students of schools at the University of Maryland, Baltimore.

May 5, 2016  |  Preclinical research from the School of Medicine has found potential to use the animal tranquilizer ketamine in treating depression.

May 5, 2016  |  UMB President Jay A. Perman, MD, considered the University's past year as well as its future in his 2016 State of the University Address