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Founded in 1807, we are the 1st public medical school in the US & a leader in medical education, research & healthcare.

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🚨A record $50M gift from Tom Golisano will transform pediatric care in Maryland!

Our Children's Hospital is now University of Maryland Golisano Children’s Hospital, joining a national alliance to advance innovation in children’s health.

🔗 shorturl.at/g7ijA

#ChildrensHealth #MedEd #MedSky
New hope for glioblastoma patients: An UMSOM-led trial shows focused ultrasound + chemo boosts survival by nearly 40%. Published in @thelancetoncol.bsky.social. 🧠🔬

🔗 shorturl.at/1sEMg

#Cancer #Research #MedSky #Science
November 25, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Gratitude is at the heart of our mission. 🧡

This Thanksgiving, Dean Gladwin shares a message of thanks and hope for our community. 🦃🍂
November 25, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Why is HIV so hard to cure?

New research by @ihv-umaryland.bsky.social in @science.org shows overactive immune cells keep the virus hidden—even with treatment. Balancing these cells + immune checkpoint therapy could open new doors. 🩸🔬

🔗 Read More: shorturl.at/ywKuA

#HIV #Research #Science #MedSky
November 24, 2025 at 10:26 PM
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Eastern Shore residents face greater health risks, but have fewer providers - as low as 1 for 2,500 residents! @medschool.umaryland.edu and the UM School of Nursing think scholarships and service commitments are the answer.
Sharing a Vision for Eastern Shore Health Care - News
Several hundred residents heard firsthand of UMB’s plans to provide educational opportunities and improve health care on Maryland’s Eastern Shore at a town hall in Easton.
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November 23, 2025 at 3:31 PM
🌾 Maryland’s Eastern Shore needs more doctors.

Our Rural-MD Scholars Program is training future physicians to serve rural communities—through mentorship, hands-on experience & scholarships.

Every Marylander deserves access to care.❤️

#RuralHealth #Healthcare #Maryland
November 21, 2025 at 10:07 PM
We honor the legacy of Frank L. Margolis, PhD, with the new Joyce W. and Frank L. Margolis Scholars and Travel Award in Neurobiology.

His $200K gift will fund research training and conference travel for future scientists.

🔗 bit.ly/4a0K8I7

#Neurobiology #Scholarship #MedEd #MedSky
November 20, 2025 at 9:08 PM
We’re working alongside @umaryland.edu, the School of Nursing, and the University of Maryland Medical System to change #healthcare outcomes on the eastern shore for the better. 🩺🏥

🎥 Learn more by watching our town hall: bit.ly/3X4fmqb

#MedEd #MedSky #Maryland #PublicHealth
November 18, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Maryland is one of 38 states with legal medical cannabis—but most clinicians aren’t trained to counsel patients. 🌿🩺

Our faculty helped define 6 core competencies published in @jamanetworkopen.com for medical schools to close this gap.

#Cannabis #Healthcare #MedEd
November 17, 2025 at 8:51 PM
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We're hiring! Lab Research Assistant for our MD Genomics Core at @medschool.umaryland.edu in #Baltimore! Full-time/Contractual. Must know scientific lab procedures, prefer next-gen sequencing & library prep.

Learn/Apply: bit.ly/LabResMDG
Learn more about IGS's Maryland Genomics: bit.ly/MDGenomics
November 13, 2025 at 4:42 PM
🚨 NEWS: @genomescience.bsky.social awarded $14.5M by
the NIH to lead Human Virome Program data center!

The team will build tools to explore how viruses living in and on our bodies shape health. 🦠💻

🔗 bit.ly/43Z3l9f

#NIH #Research #Genomics #Science #News #MedEd #STEM
November 10, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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#ICYMI Our next Seminar Series presentation is approaching!

Join us on Wednesday, November 12, as Aditi Ringwala, MD, assistant professor of medicine at @medschool.umaryland.edu, presents on "Opioid Use Disorder: Inpatient Management."

#AddictionResearch #AddictionScience #OUD
November 10, 2025 at 6:32 PM
🚨 Leadership News: Dr. Stuart Martin has been named our new Chair of Pharmacology & Physiology!

His discovery of microtentacles on cancer cells is revolutionizing cancer research. Congrats to a true innovator!👏

🔗 bit.ly/3WGeO9U

#CancerResearch #Leadership #MedEd #MedSky #Oncology
November 7, 2025 at 9:17 PM
🚨 New study: Intranasal H5N1 vaccine shows strong immune response & cross-strain protection.

Could this be a game-changer for pandemic preparedness?🦠💉

🔗Published in @natcomms.nature.com: bit.ly/3WJV2u7

#BirdFlu #Vaccines #Research #PublicHealth #MedEd #MedSky
November 6, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Big Congratulations to Dr. Marco Venniro! 🎉

This prestigious award recognizes early-career scientists making groundbreaking strides in addiction research.

Thank you Dr. Venniro for all your hard work! 🏆👏

#Research #Award #MedEd #MedSky
Congratulations to Marco Venniro, PhD, Associate Professor of Neurobiology and Psychiatry at @medschool.umaryland.edu. Dr. Venniro has been recognized with the @sfn.org 2025 Jacob P. Waletzky Award!

To learn more, visit www.medschool.umaryland.edu/news.

#AddictionResearch #AddictionScience
November 4, 2025 at 7:16 PM
🚨 New study from links chronic skin condition prurigo nodularis to hidden kidney damage.

Researchers found elevated biomarkers in patients—suggesting systemic inflammation may harm kidneys even without diagnosed disease.

🧬 More: bit.ly/4nDTVHw

#Dermatology #Research #MedEd #Medsky
November 3, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Research Scholars like Gabrielle Olibris are the future of science and medicine and the crux of what we do at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. 🧪 🔬 ✨

Watch below to learn more about why these #BreakthroughsCantWait. 👇

#Science #MeEd #MedSky #StudentResearch
What if we can use a drug that has already shown promise in treating other cancers to treat pediatric brain tumors?

Hear how ACS-IMPACT research scholar at the University of Maryland, Baltimore, Gabrielle Olibris is Changing The Future Today. #BreakthroughsCantWaitUMB
October 31, 2025 at 6:39 PM
🇬🇭 The University of Ghana Medical Centre Transition Committee visited us to explore governance, service delivery & research integration.

A key step in transforming UGMC into an academic medical center. We cannot wait to continue this partnership!

#GlobalHealth #Ghana #MedEd #Medsky
October 30, 2025 at 8:28 PM
🎥 Dean Gladwin on Tom Golisano’s $50M gift:
“This will allow us to improve the lives of our children.” 💬

📍Welcome to the University of Maryland Golisano Children’s Hospital

#Philanthropy #ChildrensHealth #Healthcare #MedEd #Medsky
October 29, 2025 at 8:26 PM
🚨A record $50M gift from Tom Golisano will transform pediatric care in Maryland!

Our Children's Hospital is now University of Maryland Golisano Children’s Hospital, joining a national alliance to advance innovation in children’s health.

🔗 shorturl.at/g7ijA

#ChildrensHealth #MedEd #MedSky
October 28, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Dr. Irina Burd, Chair of OB/GYN & Reproductive Sciences, is the new President of @sriwomenshealth.bsky.social. 👏✨
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She’s driving innovation in maternal-fetal health, education, and entrepreneurship.

🔗 bit.ly/3Wlz28D

#WomenInScience #MaternalHealth #MedED #MedSky
October 23, 2025 at 8:24 PM
📈 Our new study shows disordered gambling in Maryland has risen 42% since mobile sports betting was legalized.

15% of sports bettors meet criteria for problem gambling.

Know the signs. Get help: 1-800-GAMBLER

🔗https://bit.ly/472XdPo

#Gambling #Maryland #SportsBetting #Research #MedEd #MedSky
October 23, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Congratulations to Dr. Esa Davis on being elected to the National Academy of Medicine! 🎉👏

Her work in maternal health & health equity is shaping guidelines and improving lives nationwide.

🔗 Learn more about Dr. Davis's accomplishments: bit.ly/3WdlBaV

#NAM #HealthEquity #MedEd #MedSky #Leadership
October 21, 2025 at 5:08 PM
What an amazing day at Biofestival! 👏🧪🔬

Thanks so everyone that came out and joined us!
Congrats to the winners at our Zymo-IGS Biofestival for best lightning talks: Suhana Marfatiya, Ian O'Keefe, and Kevin Tu! @zymoresearch.bsky.social @medschool.umaryland.edu Each winner won cash and free Zymo credit for lab supplies!
October 17, 2025 at 7:06 PM
🚨 Leadership Update: Dr. Paul Staats has been named our new Chair of Pathology!

He’ll also lead pathology services at UMMC & across UMMS hospitals.

A visionary in diagnostic excellence, education & innovation. 👏

🔗 bit.ly/4n99jLM

#Pathology #Leadership #Healthcare #MedEd
October 15, 2025 at 9:07 PM
🚨 Breakthrough in #VaccineResearch!

UMSOM scientists successfully tested a vaccine that protects against both typhoid & invasive Salmonella.

✅ 100% immune response
✅ Safe & well-tolerated
🌍 Huge potential for global pediatric health

🔗 bit.ly/4heMBjV

#MedEd #MedSky #Science #PublicHealth #Vax
October 14, 2025 at 9:36 PM