New in Nature: UMSOM researchers outline a roadmap for detecting immune rejection in pig-to-human organ transplants at the earliest, potentially reversible stage. 📰Read more: https://bit.ly/umsom-pig-transplant #Xenotransplantation #MedEd #Medsky #News

Congratulations to our 2026 Founders Week Award winners! Three of this year’s five University of Maryland, Baltimore honors go to the School of Medicine. 🏆Student of the Year: Anum Zehra, Class of 2027 🏆Entrepreneur of the Year: Dr. Graeme Woodworth 🏆Educator of the Year: Dr. Leah Millstein

October is #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth About 1 in 8 U.S. women will develop invasive breast cancer. At UMSOM, research is how we fight back. 🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/4hVDw1s #MedEd #MedSky

October is #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth About 1 in 8 U.S. women will develop invasive breast cancer. At UMSOM, research is how we fight back. 🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/4hVDw1s

¡Gracias a todos! 💃🕺 Our annual Salsa Fiesta Welcome Back Celebration was full of dancing, great food, and community as we celebrated Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month.

🧠 NEW: Using ketogenic diet for treatment-resistant mental illness shows promising results. When clinicians experienced the diet themselves—not just learned about it—they had more confidence explaining it to patients. bit.ly/umsom-keto-r...

Yesterday, Dean Gladwin, MD delivered the 2026 State of the School address!🎓 Highlighting our School's accomplishments and challenges in clinical care, research, education & training, and community, the Dean spoke to campus and community leaders. 🧵 1/ #MedED #HigherED

September is #SuicidePreventionMonth❤️ One conversation can change — or even save — a life. This month, we encourage everyone to check in, listen deeply, and share hope. Call, text, or chat 988 to speak to a trained crisis counselor offering support 24/7. For more resources visit: bit.ly/46do21z

Miriam Owens lost her smell and memory in 2019, diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia. New @univofmaryland.bsky.social aims to catch dementia earlier, especially in Black and Asian communities. bit.ly/umd-dementia... #MedEd #Medsky #Research

Maryland Today | Researchers Develop AI Tool to ID Dementia Risk in…

UMD Research Changes Lives: Hypertension and diabetes are stronger predictors in Black populations, study finds.

bit.ly

We're hiring a #postdoc in Translational Microbiome Research & Therapeutics. Research focuses on how the gut #microbiome influences immunosuppressant therapies used in organ transplants. Learn more/apply: bit.ly/microbiomePo... Join us in #Baltimore @medschool.umaryland.edu

2,777 measles cases confirmed this year—the highest since 1991. Dr. James Campbell, chair of the AAP Committee on Infectious Diseases, says this moment requires "urgency" and "visibility." Talk to your child's pediatrician about the MMR vaccine.💉 📰 More in AAP News: bit.ly/4xvh6cG

Newborn among the Pennsylvania measles deaths

There have been five measles-related deaths in less than two years despite measles having been eliminated in 2000.

bit.ly

As you prep kids to head back to school, vaccine questions are normal. Dr. James Campbell, pediatric infectious disease specialist, spoke with Parents on what you need to know. When in doubt, always talk to your pediatrician about your child's vaccine needs. 💉👦👧 bit.ly/4c29Hcf

Should You Space Out Your Child’s Vaccines? What Pediatricians Say

Experts weigh in on why parents should feel comfortable with the existing recommended vaccination schedule.

bit.ly

A tiny inflatable device developed by Penn Engineers & @medschool.umaryland.edu gives researchers a new view of the earliest moments of stroke. The MRI-compatible micro-balloon controls blood flow while the brain is observed, applying soft robotics to health challenges. https://bit.ly/4wzjj5p

Baltimore is experiencing a historic milestone: homicides in 2026 are at record lows. The teams at UMMC's Shock Trauma Center have been instrumental in providing critical care and supporting community resilience. Progress takes everyone working together. 📰 @nytimes.com: bit.ly/4ct4CK1

Killings Plunge in a City Once Known for Violence (Gift Article)

After decades of notoriously high murder totals, Baltimore and the people whose work entails dealing with the city’s most violent crimes are adjusting to a new reality.

bit.ly

🧬 DNA Discovery at Mini Med School! Dr. Michelle Giglio & Dr. Joe Receveur from @genomescience.bsky.social taught students how genetic info makes us unique. Highlights: building DNA models, extracting real DNA from strawberries, and apparently a LOT of strawberry smashing. 🍓 #MedED #STEMEd

Welcome to the School of Medicine family! Our White Coat Ceremony marked the official beginning of an extraordinary journey. Congratulations to our incredible new class—the future of medicine is yours to shape. 👏🩺 #ClassOf2030 #MedEd

📊 NEW RESEARCH: we found that ~5% of adults hospitalized with firearm injuries develop bacterial infections, with highest risk among patients requiring head, neck, spine, or abdominal surgery. Published in @jamanetworkopen.com: bit.ly/4cnfI36 #MedEd #GunViolence

Dr. Nirali Shah, a nationally-recognized pediatric from the National Cancer Institute, has joined us as Professor and Director of Pediatric/Adolescent and Young Adult Cell and Gene Therapy Program. Welcome Dr. Shah!👏 🔗Learn more: bit.ly/3RSwAb8 #PediatricOncology #CancerResearch #MedED

Dr. Enrico Novelli, an internationally recognized sickle cell disease expert, joins us as Director of the Program in Sickle Cell Disease! He brings game-changing expertise in gene therapy, research, and patient care. 🔗 shorturl.at/hyqF8 #SickleCellDisease #MedEd

🎉 $3 million in new endowed professorships coming to UMSOM! Thanks to the Maryland E-Nnovation Initiative Fund & Tom Golisano's generosity, we're recruiting top talent in gene & cell therapy and pediatric cardiac surgery. 🔗 bit.ly/44X7Bq0 #Maryland #MedicalResearch #MedEd

#GLP1Drugs are everywhere right now — but how do the new oral meds actually stack up against each other? 💊 Dr. Rozalina McCoy, endocrinologist and associate professor, breaks it down for @usnews.com, sharing what patients really need to know. 🔗 bit.ly/4b1Szms #MedEd #Medsky #Health #News

🔥 Wildfires, floods, and smoke from Canada make Baltimore's air dangerous. UM-IHC research shows 20% rise in health visits. 📰 Read what our experts told @washingtonpost.com: wapo.st/3T2OLew #WildfireSmoke #AirQuality #BaltimoreHealth

Smoke from Canadian forest fires shrouds Washington, raising concerns

D.C. health officials urged children, older adults and people with heart or lung conditions to stay indoors Friday.

wapo.st

There's a nationwide spike in cyclosporiasis, a parasitic intestinal illness known for causing frequent, sometimes explosive, diarrhea. 😷 UMSOM's Dr. Gregory Schrank spoke with 7News DC about what you need to know. 🔗 bit.ly/4vql0By #PublicHealth #Medsky #News

Cyclospora parasite sickens dozens across Maryland and Virginia, doctor says

Health officials are tracking cases of cyclosporiasis, a parasite-linked illness that has sickened dozens of people across Maryland and Virginia, as outbreaks i

bit.ly

Summer means kids outside and the time to apply sunscreen is now! ☀️🌳🛝 Pediatrician Dr. Rebecca Carter gave her expert tips to @nbcselected.bsky.social on protecting their skin. 🧴🔗 bit.ly/4bhSpau #Pediatrics #FamilyHealth #News

All kids 6 months and older should be wearing sunscreen — regardless of skin tone

Protecting your child from the sun exposure is crucial. These expert tips on buying and applying sunblock for kids can make it easier.

bit.ly

Dean Gladwin took UMSOM's climate research to Aspen last week speaking at the Aspen Center For Environmental Studies.🏔️ His topic: the generational challenge of climate medicine #DeanGladwinOnTheMove #ClimateChange #PublicHealth #MedEd

Congrats to Dr. Bradley Maron on being named editor-in-chief of Circulation, the @americanheart.bsky.social's flagship cardiovascular journal. A leader in pulmonary vascular disease and precision medicine, he'll help shape the future of cardiovascular science. 🫀👏 🔗Learn more: bit.ly/4bv5Wvn

Leader in pulmonary vascular research named new editor-in-chief of Circulation journal

Embargoed until 1 p.m. CT/2 p.m. ET, Mon., July 6, 2026 DALLAS, July 6, 2026 — The American Heart Association announced that effective with today’s issue, Bradley A. Maron, M.D., FAHA, is the new edit...

bit.ly

As the U.S. marks 250 years of independence, we celebrate @umaryland.edu's role in that story. Built in 1812, our Davidge Hall is the oldest building in the Western Hemisphere continuously used for medical education. Here's to 200+ more years of discovery! 🏛️🩺 #WeAreUMB #America250

University of Maryland, Baltimore@umaryland.edu · 4mo ago

For more than 200 years, UMB has helped shape the American story through groundbreaking research, education, innovation, advocacy, and public service. Join us as UMB Celebrates America at 250 and explore the people, discoveries, and milestones that continue to transform lives. #WeAreUMB #America250

Is vaping bad for your heart? The evidence says yes. 🫀 UMSOM's Dr. Jason Rose is helping lead the national conversation on vaping's cardiovascular risks. Read more in @americanheart.bsky.social: bit.ly/4eV4Lqb #Vaping #HeartHealth #UMSOM

Growing scientific evidence links e-cigarette chemicals to heart health risks

DALLAS, June 29, 2026 — Is vaping bad for my health? As people who use e-cigarettes and their loved ones pose questions like this, growing scientific evidence shows that the answer is yes. Research st...

bit.ly

Emergency medicine is about more than the ED. This #Juneteenth, the Department of Emergency Medicine assembled 250+ hygiene kits for neighbors in need — donated to Paul's Place in Pigtown as part of their annual Day of Service. Serving the community, in and out of the hospital. 🙌♥️

Our Rural-MD team with the University of Maryland Eastern Shore represented Maryland on a national stage at @ruralhealth.bsky.social's Annual Conference in San Diego! Rural health has champions — and they're from Maryland. 👏 #RuralHealth #NRHA2026 #MedEd