University of Maryland School of Medicine faculty are working to solve the organ shortage crisis by transplanting animal organs, which potentially could save thousands of lives.

Bleeding is the most common cause of potentially survivable death in trauma, in both military and civilian settings, but whole blood transfusions present logistical challenges.

Jeffrey Hasday and Paul Shapiro are co-inventors of technology focused on treatments for inflammatory diseases.

Kathleen Neuzil is director of the School of Medicine's Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health.

The administration of these medications by pharmacists is lifesaving and promotes patient access.