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Maryland research is rising 📈 Now No. 14 overall and No. 9 among public institutions in the NSF’s HERD survey! @umaryland.edu & @univofmaryland.bsky.social, ranked as one enterprise, topped $1.5B in R&D—up $154M+ YoY.
University of Maryland Named Top 10 Research Institution - News
Annual Survey Puts University Research at No. 14 Overall, No. 9 Among Public Institutions.
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Excellent use of scientific research in humans and animal models - Trump Unmasked www.nytimes.com/2026/01/13/o...
Opinion | Trump Unmasked
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Big news in brain research! 🧠 Dr. Marc Simard receives the Javits Neuroscience Investigator Award—a 7-year, $4.34M grant from NIH for his pioneering work on brain swelling and injury. 🔗 bit.ly/43WkVLm #Neuroscience #MedEd #MedSky #Research
Big Congratulations to Dr. Marco Venniro! 🎉 This prestigious award recognizes early-career scientists making groundbreaking strides in addiction research. Thank you Dr. Venniro for all your hard work! 🏆👏 #Research #Award #MedEd #MedSky
Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine@kahlertumsom.bsky.social · 9mo agoCongratulations to Marco Venniro, PhD, Associate Professor of Neurobiology and Psychiatry at @medschool.umaryland.edu. Dr. Venniro has been recognized with the @sfn.org 2025 Jacob P. Waletzky Award! To learn more, visit www.medschool.umaryland.edu/news. #AddictionResearch #AddictionScience
So excited to see Esa recognized for her amazing work to date and her tremendous potential, she will have an impact
University of Maryland School of Medicine@medschool.umaryland.edu · 10mo agoCongratulations to Dr. Esa Davis on being elected to the National Academy of Medicine! 🎉👏 Her work in maternal health & health equity is shaping guidelines and improving lives nationwide. 🔗 Learn more about Dr. Davis's accomplishments: bit.ly/3WdlBaV #NAM #HealthEquity #MedEd #MedSky #Leadership
Congratulations to Dr. Esa Davis on being elected to the National Academy of Medicine! 🎉👏 Her work in maternal health & health equity is shaping guidelines and improving lives nationwide. 🔗 Learn more about Dr. Davis's accomplishments: bit.ly/3WdlBaV #NAM #HealthEquity #MedEd #MedSky #Leadership
A fantastic event for young and wild alike!
SBN on Bluesky@sbn-bsky.bsky.social · 10mo agoWe are excited to announce our keynotes for the 2nd annual SBN ORS! Dr. Sara Freeman (sarafreeman.bsky.social) will be our opening keynote this Thursday 10/16 at 12:15pmEST/9:15amPST and Dr. Cheryl McCormick will be the closing keynote Friday 10/17 2pmEST/11amPST. Registration closes TOMORROW 10/15
Has a Mentor Impacted Your Journey in Behavioral Neuroendocrinology? The Larry Young Mentorship Award was established by SBN to honor Larry's exceptional dedication to mentoring graduate students, postdocs, and junior faculty. Nomination Deadline: Monday October 13 That's TODAY!
Incredibly grateful to be one of the 2025 BBRF Young Investigator Grant awardees! Thank you to @bbrfoundation.bsky.social and to my mentors for their support along the way!
I am SO EXCITED to share this one! The latest paper from the lab is online in @cp-cellreports.bsky.social. We show microglia prune NAc astrocyte processes during abstinence from cocaine-self ad which drives later drug seeking behavior. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Abstinence from cocaine self-administration promotes microglial pruning of astrocytes, which drives cocaine-seeking behavior
Rodent drug self-administration leads to a compromised ability of nucleus accumbens astrocytes to maintain glutamate homeostasis as well as to reducti…
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Abstract submission for the Fall 2025 cycle of the Baltimore Brain Series award is now open! Nominees will give an in-person talk at the awarding institution. Apply here by September 5th: redcap.link/baltimorebra... @jhu.edu @um-mind.bsky.social @umaryland.edu @umsomneurosci.bsky.social
Come join our new Department of Neuroscience @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social as an Assistant Professor! aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05041
Assistant Professor - Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Neuroscience - Department of Neuroscience
University of California, Berkeley is hiring. Apply now!
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Nature: Cancelling mRNA studies is the highest irresponsibility go.nature.com/3HDx4wD cc Jay Bhattacharya
We are so excited to announce that Leonardo Parra-Rivas, PhD, will be joining us in December as an Assistant Professor in UM-MIND and the Department of Neurology! Leo's work focuses on the molecular pathways underlying synucleinopathies, including Parkinson's disease and LB dementia. Welcome, Leo!
🚨 Deadline for nominations extended! 🚨 You have one week to nominate someone doing exceptional neuroscience work! 🧠 Whether they’re in the lab, behind the scenes, or amplifying science through communication—nominate them now before the window closes 👩🔬 👨🔬
📍Recently, we joined #Baltimore leaders at a community health summit led by engAGE With Heart. 💬 “Not just a program, but a ministry.” 🏥 Drs. Esa Davis & Chuck Callahan called for trust-based hubs—churches, barbershops, libraries—to bridge gaps in care. 🔗 bit.ly/456ADob #PublicHealth #MedED
Dr. Graeme Woodworth & Dr. Moran Roni Levin received the University System of Maryland Board of Regents Faculty Awards for research & teaching! 🏅🩺 👏 Congrats to these inspiring leaders! 🔗 Learn more about these awards here: bit.ly/41s2Lj1 #Award #MedEd #Maryland #HigherEd
“To the scientists wondering if there will even be an NIH by the end of this administration, this committee’s resounding message is: ‘Yes, Congress has your back’,” said @murray.senate.gov We’re not near the finish line yet - but this is a strong step in the right direction. zurl.co/AzSK7
‘Congress has your back’: US senators tell scientists they want to protect NIH budget
Senate budget bill includes small increase for the health-research agency — but faces a long road before being signed into law. Senate budget bill includes small increase for the health-research agency — but faces a long road before being signed into law.
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The 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health report found that in recent years, depression and suicidal thoughts and behaviors in teens have declined.
Teen suicide is on the decline, new federal data shows
The 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health report found that in recent years, depression and suicidal thoughts and behaviors in teens have declined.
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A reminder about the importance of healthcare to every single state www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
How Health Care Remade the U.S. Economy
Medicine is now the nation’s largest employer, but its growth may be slowing.
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Politico@politico.com · last yr.The White House backtracked on NIH funding hold amid Hill uproar.
You won’t want to miss the 2025 annual PIN retreat on August 22 - this is a fantastic opportunity to connect with your colleagues and enjoy Patapsco Park! Register by August 5 here: umaryland.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Doctors Have Lost Their Mount Olympus of Medicine www.nytimes.com/2025/07/28/o...
Opinion | Doctors Have Lost Their Mount Olympus of Medicine
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Get vaccinated y'all!
Ian Weissman, DO@drianweissman.bsky.social · last yr.A large study including more than 130,000 people in the U.S. revealed that the shingles vaccine (Shingrix) and the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine (Arexyv) are associated with a reduced risk of dementia. www.sciencealert.com/huge-study-r...
💡 Discover how Dr. @fertiglab.bsky.social is pioneering the use of mathematical models for medicine: bit.ly/4f6b1La #MedEd #Research #Genomics #Science🧪 #WomenInStem #Biology #ClinicalTrials
2025 News - Getting to Know: Elana Fertig, PhD, Director of the Institute for Genome Sciences at the University of Maryland School of Medicine | University of Maryland School of Medicine
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Dr. @fertiglab.bsky.social is redefining clinical trial research. 🧬👩🔬✨ From multi-omics to digital twins, her work in computational biology at @genomescience.bsky.social is transforming how we treat & understand disease. ⏯️ Watch her vision for team science & precision medicine!
Learn how University of Maryland School of Medicine researchers are changing the future of emergency medicine with artificial blood! 🩸📰
NPR@npr.org · last yr.A research team has successfully tested a blood substitute in animals, and human trials may not be far off. The powdered blood could help medics respond faster in a crisis.
