Research Centers
Research Center and Institutions
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The Bio- and Nano-Technology Center (BNTC) develops and disseminates enabling technologies to translate biology and nanoscience into medicines. |
School of Pharmacy |
Translation Research, Drug discovery, Drug development, Pharmaceutical manufacturing, Preclinical biological testing, Product inspection, Product regulation, Toxicology |
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Biology and Behavior Across the Lifespan Organized Research Center |
The Biology and Behavior Across the Life Span (BBAL) Organized Research Center investigates the management of disease, the optimization of health, and the ways in which biological findings can influence disease prevalence and progression. |
School of Nursing |
Aging, Behavior, Biology |
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The mission of the Center for Addiction Research, Education, and Service (CARES) is to strengthen and advance UMB’s efforts to address the adverse impact of addiction on individuals, families, communities, and society. |
School of Social Work, School of Nursing, School of Medicine. |
Addiction |
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CAIR focuses on developing and using cutting edge imaging modalities such as advanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), hyperpolarized imaging, positron-emission tomography (PET), and focused ultrasound. These techniques are used in ways to help scientists understand disease processes and advance diagnostic imaging, with the ultimate goal of improving treatment to patients in the clinical setting. |
University of Maryland School of Medicine |
Advanced Imaging |
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The mission of the Center for Advanced Research Training & Innovation (CARTI) is to nurture and grow an expanded cadre of biomedical and clinician scientists. In addition, the Center will help identify and facilitate access to advanced research training and research career development. There also will be a special mission focus on professional development for underrepresented minorities and women. |
University of Maryland School of Medicine |
Professional Development, Advance Research Training |
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BioMET brings together basic biomedical researchers with engineers to develop new strategies and new devices to enhance our ability to treat diseases. |
University of Maryland School of Medicine, University of Maryland School of Nursing, University of Maryland School of Dentistry, University of Maryland School of Pharmacy |
Medicine, Molecular and Cell Biology, Optics, Applied Physics, Engineering, Biochemistry, Bioenginineering |
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A partnership between the University of Maryland, Baltimore and the University of Maryland at College Park. Research facilities are located at the UMB campus and within the Institute for Bioscience and Biotechnology Research (IBBR), a three-building complex of research laboratories at the University of Maryland College Park, Shady Grove. The CBT's mission is to facilitate the identification and development of diagnostics and therapeutics. |
University of Maryland School of Medicine |
Diagnostics, Therapeutics, Partnership, BioTechnology |
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The Center for Disability Justice is dedicated to co-developing innovative research and policy solutions to dismantle ableism alongside community partners. Our mission is to foster health equity, social connection, and mobility justice, affirming that unrestricted access to one’s home, work, community, and healthcare environments is a right, not a privilege. |
University of Maryland School of Medicine |
Mobility Justice, Population Health, Community Engagement, Disability Research Education and Training, Translational Research |
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The Center for Dispute Resolution at the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law (C-DRUM) advances conflict resolution processes to transform relationships, systems, and the world. Through professional education, research, and direct services, C-DRUM equips individuals and communities with the knowledge and skills to address conflict strategically and productively. |
University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law |
Violence Prevention, Conflict Resolution |
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After the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, the University of Maryland, Baltimore and CHHS Founder and Director Michael Greenberger recognized the need for policy development and legal analysis in the field of homeland security. On May 15, 2002, CHHS opened to address that need. |
University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law |
Francis Carey School of Law, Cybersecurity, Emergency Management, Public Safety Technology, Recovery Planning |
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The Center for Health Equity and Outcomes Research (CHEOR) aims to improve health outcomes and eliminate health inequities. |
University of Maryland School of Nursing |
Training, Service, University of Maryland School of Nursing |
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The Center for Innovative Pharmacy Solutions (CIPS) at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy is the leader in delivering health care and business solutions that address critical health problems and challenges. The solutions that we deliver work to optimize patients' medication management through our P3 clinical initiatives and programs, cutting-edge technology, program management and consulting services, training and education programs, and research. |
University of Maryland School of Pharmacy |
Digital Health, Program Management and Consulting, Training and Education, University of Maryland School of Pharmacy |
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The Center coordinates research and research training in those areas of gerontology that transcend traditional disciplinary lines and are amenable to an interdisciplinary approach to critical issues in aging research. It interfaces with the University's existing efforts in gerontology and geriatric medicine to develop research, educational and clinical programs that nurture and expand research and research funding in aging. |
University of Maryland School of Medicine |
Interdisciplinary Aging Research, Collaborative Affiliations (UMBC, UMCP, VA Medical Center), Research Training and Education, Gerontology, University of Maryland School of Medicine |
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The Center for Research on Complex Generics (CRCG) facilitates research and collaborations across industry, academia and the FDA to increase access to safe and effective generic drugs. |
University of Maryland School of Pharmacy |
Drug Development, Clinical Pharmacology, Collaborations, Trainings, Knowledge Sharing, |
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The vision of the Center for Restorative Change is that all communities will be equitable and promote well-being, self-determination, and individual and collective power. We believe Baltimore and Maryland will become socially and economically more robust through sustained partnerships that foster civic-minded leadership and innovative community-engaged education, service, and research. |
University of Maryland School of Social Work |
Positive School Center, Promise Height, Family Connections, Family Support Center, B'More for Healthy Babies, University of Maryland School of Social Work |
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The Shock, Trauma and Anesthesiology Research organized research center (STAR-ORC) is a world-class, multi-disciplinary research and educational center focusing on critical care and organ support, resuscitation, surgical outcomes, patient safety and injury prevention. |
University of Maryland School of Medicine |
Shock, Trauma, Anesthesiology, Critical Care, Organ Support, Resuscitation, Surgical Outcomes, Patient Safety, Injury Prevention, University of Maryland School of Medicine |
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The Center for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine opened in 2009. The mission of the Center is to discover new treatments and preventive approaches, based on stem cell technology, for important, currently intractable human maladies. The Center is driven by an imperative to work quickly from bench science to the actual use of discoveries to transform clinical medicine. |
University of Maryland School of Medicine |
Stem Cell Research, Partnerships, Educational and Clinical interactions |
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The Center for Translational Medicine strives to advance the field of health care through cutting-edge predictive analytics, fostering a bold and innovative mindset in our researchers and trainees to become the visionary leaders of tomorrow. |
University of Maryland School of Pharmacy |
Drug Development, Regulatory Science, Personalized Medicine, Empower Scientists, University of Maryland School of Pharmacy |
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The Center embodies the spirit of innovation, developing vaccines that address the world's most pressing infectious diseases. With a robust legacy of over 100 U.S. patents, our global footprint extends from the labs of the University of Maryland to the farthest reaches of underserved populations. Our multidisciplinary approach tackles existing diseases and prepares us to combat emerging pathogens, ensuring a healthier future for all. |
University of Maryland School of Medicine |
Vaccine Development, Global Health, Infectious Diseases, University of Maryland School of Medicine |
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Officially formed July 1, 2005, the overall mission of the CVID is to promote research at the University of Maryland that advances knowledge of vascular and inflammatory diseases, and to interface with clinicians and to promote translation of the basic discoveries into novel therapeutic applications that will ultimately improve the health of patients. |
Biochemistry, Vascular Biology, Immunology, Cancer Biology, Hematopoiesis, Stem Cell Biology, Cardiology, University of Maryland School of Medicine |
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Center for Violence Prevention seeks to intervene, reduce, and respond to violence in our city, bringing together the expertise of the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland Medical Center and the University of Maryland schools of medicine, social work, and law. |
University of Maryland Schools of Medicine, University of Maryland School of Social Work, University of Maryland Francis Carey School of Law |
Translational Research, Violence Prevention, |
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The center focuses on modernizing and improving the ways drugs and medical devices are reviewed and evaluated. This center is a collaborative partnership between the University of Maryland, College Park, and the University of Maryland, Baltimore. Researchers from both campuses work with FDA staff to support the development of new tools, standards and approaches to assess the safety, efficacy, quality and performance of FDA-regulated products. |
University of Maryland, Baltimore |
Safety and Efficacy of New Drugs and Devices, Innovative and Emerging Technologies, Improve Health Outcomes, Minority Health and Health Disparities, Collaboration |
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CACPR recognizes that the complex problem of chronic pain requires a broad perspective. This multidisciplinary center is composed of nationally and internationally renowned clinical and preclinical translational scientists whose principal research focus is on the physiological, genetic, and psychosocial underpinnings of the development and persistence of debilitating chronic pain conditions. |
University of Maryland, Baltimore |
Chronic Pain, Translational Research, |
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The center is dedicated to creating a future where all Maryland families and residents are stable and secure regardless of immigration status, race, or economics, and where skin color. Our work focuses on direct representation and impact litigation on issues of asylum and the intersection of criminal and immigration law. We pay special attention to the legally, ethically, and psychologically complex situations that straddle these disciplines. |
University of Maryland Francis Carey School of Law |
Immigration, University of Maryland Francis Carey School of Law |
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The mission of the Gibson-Banks Center for Race and the Law at the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law (Maryland Carey Law) is to re-imagine and transform institutions and systems of racial and intersectional inequality, marginalization, and oppression. |
University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law |
Education and Engagement, Advocacy, Research, Equity, University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law |
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The Institute for Educators' mission is to empower nurse educators to advance the art and science of nursing education and health care. The institute has two primary initiatives: Preparing nurses for faculty roles in Maryland nursing schools and for educator roles in clinical settings. Providing ongoing professional development for faculty and educators in clinical settings. |
University of Maryland School of Nursing |
Nursing Education, Educators, Professional Development, University of Maryland School of Nursing |
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The UMB ICTR is a campuswide clinical translational research initiative supported by the UMB campus and the powerful alliance with the JHU ICTR and NIH NCATS CTSA partnership. The UMB ICTR provides free resources, education and training, and grant funding to invigorate, facilitate, and accelerate clinical translational science to improve patient and community health. |
University of Maryland, Baltimore |
Translational Research, Partnerships, Research Resources, Education and Training |
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The Institute for Genome Science aim to develop and apply genomics technologies to create a healthier Maryland and world. Our research spans multiple areas including cancer and precision medicine; parasitic, fungal, and bacterial diseases; sexual and reproductive health; the underpinnings of aging; and neuroscience areas including brain development, addiction, and mental health. |
University of Maryland School of Medicine |
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UM-IHC merges the computational expertise, clinical expertise, biomedical innovation, health data and academic resources of the University of Maryland, College Park; the University of Maryland, Baltimore; and the University of Maryland Medical System to innovate health care delivery and support the Montgomery County life science community. |
University of Maryland, Baltimore |
Computational Expertise, Clinical Expertise, Biomedical Innovation, Health Data, University of Maryland, Baltimore, Collaboration |
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The University of Maryland School of Social Work Institute for Innovation and Implementation applies social work research, theories and methodologies to state and local government contracts. Serving as a reputable leader for state, local, and community agencies and partners, the Institute focuses on child welfare; juvenile justice; parental, infant, and early childhood mental health; child sex trafficking; behavioral health; student performance; and homeless services. |
University of Maryland School of Social Work |
Child Welfare, Juvenile Justice, Parental, Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health, Child Sex Trafficking, Behavioral Health, Student Performance, Homeless Services, University of Maryland School of Social Work |
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The Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine is dedicated to improving the lives of Marylanders living with and affected by addiction. To confront this generational challenge, the Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine seeks to transform addiction research, prevention, treatment and education across Maryland, successfully integrating groups across many disciplines to create the necessary synergy for systemic change. |
University of Maryland School of Medicine |
Neuroscientists, Addiction, Prevention, Treatment and Education, University of Maryland School of Medicine |
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IPEC delivers legal services through second and third-year law students, who practice under the supervision of experienced faculty members. The Center is therefore a vehicle for training law students to serve the needs of early stage high technology companies. |
University of Maryland Francis Carey School of Law |
Law Services, Education, University of Maryland Francis Carey School of Law |
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Maryland Nursing Workforce Center provides access to data and assist with the analysis of nursing workforce data. Understand the areas of demand and the resources needed to meet those demands and ensure the State of Maryland is meeting the recommendation set forth in the Institute of Medicine’s 2010 Future of Nursing report that calls for improving collection methods of workforce data. |
University of Maryland School of Nursing |
Analysis of Nursing Workforce Data, Workforce Data, University of Maryland School of Nursing |
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The mission of the Maryland Poison Center is to decrease the cost and complexity of poisoning and overdose care while maintaining and/or improving patient outcomes. |
University of Maryland School of Pharmacy |
Poison Control, University of Maryland School of Pharmacy |