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University of Maryland, Baltimore @umaryland.edu · 15h

“What if we could save more babies before they’re born?”
@medschool.umaryland.edu Claire Wegner’s research on prenatal diagnosis of congenital heart disease aims to improve access to care and remove barriers for underserved families.
#BreakthroughsCantWaitUMB #PrenatalCare #MaternalHealth

University of Maryland, Baltimore @umaryland.edu · 1d

Can your dentist use AI to spot health problems sooner? Ahmed Sultan, BDS, PhD, director of the Division of Artificial Intelligence Research at UMSOD shares how new AI tools are helping dentists.
Available to watch on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts.
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University of Maryland, Baltimore @umaryland.edu · 2d

"The more of us who walk the path of truth, the more we can share in the burden of illuminating that path for others."
@UMSOP Associate Professor Danya Mazen Qato, PhD, PharmD, MPH, calls on all of us to defend these values. 🎓✨ #AcademicFreedom #HigherEd

University of Maryland, Baltimore @umaryland.edu · 2d

UMB Public Servant of the Year: Kyla Liggett-Creel, PhD, LCSW-C
Under Liggett-Creel’s leadership, EMBRACE worked with the Eutaw Street Collaborative to reduce open-air drug sales by 83 percent in that corridor. vist.ly/49evp #FoundersUMB

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University of Maryland, Baltimore @umaryland.edu · 3d

Nearly 200,000 U.S. kids have a sibling with a life-limiting illness. UMSON’s Kim Mooney-Doyle says they face “dual losses”: missing a sibling’s companionship and a parent bond strained by caregiving. Supported by NINR. #BreakthroughsCantWaitUMB #Caregiving #Siblings

What if caring for seriously ill children meant supporting their siblings too?

Nearly 200,000 children and adolescents in the U.S. have a brother or sister with a life-limiting illness. These siblings face unique challenges that often g...

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University of Maryland, Baltimore @umaryland.edu · 5d

“You cannot be neutral on a moving train.” 🚆
—Howard Zinn

At @UMBaltimore Convocation, @umsop associate prof Dr. Danya Qato reminded us that silence is never neutral. Courage in higher ed means speaking up—for truth, for equity, for our students. #ImperativeOfCourage #HigherEd

University of Maryland, Baltimore @umaryland.edu · 5d

Siblings of seriously ill children often face “dual losses” — less time with a parent and the closeness of a brother/sister. @UMSON's Kim Mooney-Doyle listens to families to build supports that reduce anxiety and strengthen resilience.
#BreakthroughsCantWaitUMB

University of Maryland, Baltimore @umaryland.edu · 6d

When a child is seriously ill, tough topics get even tougher—and siblings can feel anxious and alone. This UMSON research helps families talk, stay connected, and support every child.
Research funded by NINR.
#BreakthroughsCantWaitUMB #FamilyFirstCare #WholeFamilyHealth

University of Maryland, Baltimore @umaryland.edu · 7d

What do we do for our other kids when one is seriously ill?
Nursing associate professor Kim Mooney-Doyle builds preventive, family-based support so parents and siblings aren’t left on their own.
Funded by NINR.
#BreakthroughsCantWaitUMB #FamilyFirstCare #WholeFamilyHealth #PediatricPalliativeCare

University of Maryland, Baltimore @umaryland.edu · 7d

The Center for SUNSHINE, co-led by University of Maryland School of Public Health and @UMSOM, has received a $901K National Institute on Aging grant to advance research, training, and innovation that strengthen resilience in aging populations.

NIH funds first-of-its-kind center to study resilience and aging - News

Co-led by the University of Maryland School of Public Health (UMD SPH) and the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB), the Center for SUNSHINE will serve as a national hub for interdisciplinary resea

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University of Maryland, Baltimore @umaryland.edu · 7d

The 2025 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, or Clery Report, is one way that UMB shares information about safety on campus. Learn about resources you can take advantage of to protect yourself and your property: vist.ly/48uwv

2025 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report University of Maryland Baltimore. Collage of photos showing police interacting with the community.

University of Maryland, Baltimore @umaryland.edu · 8d

In honor of Veterans Day and our military-affiliated community, UMB is giving two lucky winners a pair of tickets each to the legendary Army-Navy football game on Dec. 13 at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore. Open to current UMB students who are military veterans. vist.ly/48sgk

University of Maryland, Baltimore @umaryland.edu · 8d

Angela Wilks, PhD, at the @UMSOP has been awarded a five-year, $2.63 million R01 grant from the National Institutes of Health to continue her pioneering work on bacterial iron acquisition and its role in chronic infection.

Pharmacy Faculty Awarded $2.63M in Federal Funds for Antibiotic-Resistant Infection Research - News

The study will explore how an antibiotic-resistant bacterium survives in the body and how that knowledge could lead to new, more effective treatments.

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University of Maryland, Baltimore @umaryland.edu · 8d

Now that the three-year term has concluded for the first cohort of MPower Professors, the faculty reflected on their achievements and how their spirit of collaboration continues to shape the future of research. #MPowerMD

Eight Faculty, Three Years of Lifesaving Collaborations - MPower Maryland

First cohort of UMB, UMCP MPower Professors to continue health care innovation.

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University of Maryland, Baltimore @umaryland.edu · 9d

Congratulations to 2025 Student of the Year Danielle D. Basdekis! The third-year student has made her mark on @MarylandCareyLaw through her academic pursuits and leadership roles. #FoundersUMB #LawSchool

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University of Maryland, Baltimore @umaryland.edu · 12d

Mary Beth Nibley, MBA, MA, director of development research and prospect management in the Office of Philanthropy, has been recognized with a University System of Maryland Board of Regents Staff Award — the highest honor by the USM board.

Mary Beth Nibley Wins University System of Maryland Board of Regents Staff Award - The Elm

The longtime UMB employee is honored for her work in leading the Office of Philanthropy’s Research and Prospect Management team.

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University of Maryland, Baltimore @umaryland.edu · 14d

Learn more: https://www.umaryland.edu/breakthroughs/can-computer-modeling-be-a-fast-track-to-discovering-cures/

University of Maryland, Baltimore @umaryland.edu · 14d

Pancreatic cancer is often found too late.

Student researcher Lynijah Russell is creating simulations that model tumor growth in 2 minutes instead of 5 days — helping doctors catch cancer earlier and save lives. #BreakthroughsCantWaitUMB #CancerResearch #PancreaticCancer

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University of Maryland, Baltimore @umaryland.edu · 14d

⚖️ @MarylandCareyLaw officially launched its Innocence Project Clinic at a screening of "Sixteen Years", a Jia Rizvi film that tells the story of Jeffrey Descovic, a New York man wrongfully convicted of murder and exonerated after 16 years in prison.

University of Maryland, Baltimore @umaryland.edu · 15d

The recently released books featured in “CATALYST” magazine and written by employees include “Cannabis Science and Therapeutics: The Essential Guide for Clinicians.” #HigherEd

Roundup of Faculty and Staff Books - The Elm

The recently released books featured in “CATALYST” magazine and written by employees include “Cannabis Science and Therapeutics: The Essential Guide for Clinicians.”

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University of Maryland, Baltimore @umaryland.edu · 15d

“I have seen her bloom into a wonderful professional and a wonderful young woman that we are all lucky to work with.”
Nataki Drones, UMSON asst director of grad admissions is UMB's August Employee of the Month. Nataki has climbed a ladder of success after starting as a temp employee nine years ago.

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University of Maryland, Baltimore @umaryland.edu · 15d

From violence prevention to trauma-informed care, EMBRACE is more than a program—it’s a movement proving community-led change is inevitable. That vision earned Dr. Kyla “Dr. K” Liggett-Creel City Council recognition for her leadership and impact.

UMB's EMBRACE Initiative Demonstrates That When Communities Lead, Change Follows - News

By centering lived experience, UMB’s EMBRACE Initiative connects neighbors to resources, prevents harm, and models true anchor institution partnership.

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University of Maryland, Baltimore @umaryland.edu · 16d

Every mom deserves respect and dignity in childbirth.
UMSON's Rachel Blankstein Breman explains how trauma-informed maternity care helps prevent harm and put families at the center of the birth experience.
Supported by HHS + AHRQ
#BreakthroughsCantWaitUMB #SafeBirths #MaternalHealth #FamilyCare