Research at UMB sits at the intersection of discovery, care, and public service. As Maryland’s only public university dedicated to health, law, and human services, we advance research that is collaborative, inclusive, and deeply connected to the communities we serve.
Research
At UMB, we:
Translate discovery into impact,
from scientific breakthroughs to policies, practices, and treatments that improve lives.
Bridge disciplines and professions,
connecting basic science, clinical care, law, and public service across seven professional schools.
Foster a culture of equity, belonging, and collaboration,
where diverse perspectives strengthen research and innovation.
Partner with communities locally and globally
to address complex challenges and improve the human condition.
Breakthroughs Can't Wait
From changing legal policy to pioneering treatments to cutting-edge scientific breakthroughs, UMB researchers are tackling real-world challenges and making a lasting impact on lives everywhere. Dive into inspiring stories of innovation from across UMB’s seven schools.
University of Maryland Named Top 10 Public Research Institution
Annual National Science Foundation HERD Survey ranks combined UMB/UMCP research institution #14 overall and #9 among public universities.
Get the DetailsOver 30 U.S. Patents
UM Ventures — the joint technology transfer enterprise of UMB and the University of Maryland, College Park — accelerated the translation of research into market-ready technologies and therapies that improve health, wellness, safety, and productivity. Commercialization of technology at UMB alone was substantial.
UM Ventures
Partnerships That Power Research
UMB’s research is strengthened through partnerships with industry, government, communities, and institutions worldwide, expanding expertise, resources, and the real-world impact of discovery.
Collaborating Beyond Campus
From Idea to Impact
Follow the path of research at UMB from early concepts and funding strategies through award management and real-world outcomes.
14-Acre Research Park
UMB’s BioPark attracts leading global biotech and life-science firms and, located adjacent to campus, enables close collaboration with UMB researchers, centers of excellence, and institutes.
UM BioPark
See What UMB Has to Offer
Explore Faculty Profiles, Research Centers, and the UM BioPark
UMB Research ProfileResearch and Innovation at UMB
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Office of Research and Development
Big questions demand bold collaboration. ORD advances research across UMB by supporting discovery, partnerships, and the infrastructure that moves ideas from concept to impact.
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Sponsored Programs Administration
A unit of the Office of Research and Development, Sponsored Programs Administration supports UMB researchers throughout the research lifecycle from proposal submission to award management.
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Clinical Trials & Corporate Contracts
The Center for Clinical Trials & Corporate Contracts, a unit of ORD, supports industry-sponsored research and clinical trials by negotiating agreements, enabling partnerships, and helping bring innovations from the lab to patients and the public.