Catalyst Magazine

Taking a Bite Out of Malaria: School of Medicine Works to Control Spread of the Disease Across the Globe

Researchers at the Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health have been leading the fight to stop the spread of the life-threatening illness.

Celebrating Women in STEM

Members of the UMB community share why they chose a career in a science, technology, engineering, and math field.

Hope for Migraine Sufferers: UMSOD Researchers Collaborating to Study New Treatments

The team will study a new way to treat and prevent migraines by “switching off” specific pain receptors.

‘Heart and Soul’: Thomas Scalea Marks 25 Years as Leader of Shock Trauma

He has cared for tens of thousands of Marylanders and pioneered advances to trauma care.

Inventive Idea: Intellectual Property and Entrepreneurship Clinic Helps Clients Realize Dreams

Student attorneys file patent and trademark registrations as part of the Maryland Carey Law clinic.

Pain Relief: CACPR Research Includes Opioid Crisis and COVID-19

The Center to Advance Chronic Pain Research’s mission is to cultivate and expand the multidisciplinary pain research portfolio at UMB with the overarching goal of improved patient care and quality of life.

Groundbreaking Surgery: UMSOM Team Makes History with First Transplant of Genetically Modified Pig Heart into Adult

The surgery is a critical step in the future of transplant medicine, as many patients are unable to qualify or receive a human organ.

Fighting Fire with Fire: UMSOD Professor Looks to Combat Chronic Oral Pain with Capsaicin

Man-Kyo Chung hopes to unlock benefits of the active ingredient in chili peppers.

Meet UMB’s Educators of the Year

The Renaissance Curriculum Team revamped the School of Medicine’s curriculum.

Feeding Students’ Confidence: UMSOM Study Finds Culinary Medicine Course Boosts Nutritional Knowledge

Students said they felt more confident about counseling patients on healthy eating habits.

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

Vincent Njar’s work has led to the development of novel therapeutics for breast, prostate, and pancreatic cancers.

Cutting-Edge Law Class: Confronting the Intersection of Race, Technology, and Law

Associate professor wants students to understand the potential bias built into technology.

Following Commands: UMSON Studies Military Veterans with PTSD as They Train Service Dogs

Principal investigator seeks to establish health impact of the service dog training.

Meet UMB’s Researcher of the Year

Ronna Hertzano’s research is focused on developing new therapeutics to prevent and treat genetic and acquired hearing loss.

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