Catalyst Magazine

Why Breakthroughs Can’t Wait: UMB Researchers Push the Boundaries in Science and Health

UMB’s multimedia campaign, launched in spring 2025, highlights why continued public investment in research is essential and urgent.

CAMRI: New Microbiome Research Center Established in School of Medicine

Jacques Ravel, PhD, is director of the center, which launched in March.

Heartfelt Donation: Gross Anatomy Laboratory Renovations Spurred by Alumnus Reid’s Generosity

A $1 million gift from Maurice N. Reid, MD ’99, turns the decades-old lab into a state-of-the-art learning facility.

A Heart for the Future: How One Patient’s Gift Is Advancing the Next Era of Organ Transplants

The School of Medicine takes another important step forward in addressing the shortage of donor hearts.

An Inventive Pairing: St. John Donation Establishes Partnership Between UMB’s School of Medicine and UMCP’s School of Engineering

The Edward and Jennifer St. John Center for Translational Engineering and Medicine will foster face-to-face collaboration between clinicians and engineers.

A Hub for Innovation and Inclusion: UMB Celebrates the Opening of 4MLK in BioPark

4MLK is the latest expression of UMB’s vision for an inclusive innovation ecosystem that brings academic discovery to life in real-world settings.

The Law and Artificial Intelligence: Carey Law’s Center for Health and Homeland Security Helps Shape State’s AI Response

Academic expertise and real-world consulting allow the center to bridge the gap between legal theory and practical implementation of emerging technologies.

From 9/11 to COVID-19: CHHS Founding Director Steps Down After Two Transformative Decades

In Michael Greenberger's 22-year tenure, the center grew from a one-person operation into a nationally recognized institution with 35 professionals.

Preventing Sepsis: School of Medicine Scientists Developing Maternal Vaccine to Address Infant Deaths

Currently, the only option is to treat infected babies with IV fluids and antibiotics.

Meet UMB’s David J. Ramsay Entrepreneur of the Year

Joga Gobburu, a School of Pharmacy professor, is a world-renowned scientist known for transforming the field of translational medicine.

Meet UMB’s Researcher of the Year

Luana Colloca, professor at the School of Nursing, has conducted groundbreaking studies on the placebo phenomenon.

Sibling Distress: School of Nursing Assistant Professor Researches Family Communication During Serious Pediatric Illness

The number of seriously ill children is expected to grow, emphasizing the need to develop systems and processes of care to bolster family strengths.

Leaping into the Future: School of Dentistry Establishes Division of Artificial Intelligence Research

The division will include a multidisciplinary team of faculty, postdoctoral researchers, and doctoral and dental students.

Addiction and Infection: UMSOM Studies How to Improve Outcomes for Patients with Complications from Injecting Opioids

The School of Medicine has received a $29 million research award over four years from the National Institutes of Health to lead a multicenter trial.

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