November 2017

Law Students Explore Genomics at NIH
November 30, 2017
Carey Law students explored the legal and ethical challenges raised by genomics research at a fall externship at the NIH.

Shared Goals, Aspirations in West Baltimore
November 28, 2017
UMB and the UM Medical Center bring The Partnership With West Baltimore into the community at a town hall meeting.

ALEI Conference Highlights Hot Topics in Farming
November 28, 2017
The third annual ALEI conference brought together many players in Maryland's agricultural landscape.
Transitions Clinic Opens in Prince George's County
November 27, 2017
UMB establishes an interprofessional clinic at UM Prince George’s Hospital Center in Cheverly to improve continuity of care for patients undergoing transitions.

UMB Helps Address Rural Health Care Needs
November 27, 2017
A new physician assistant program will help address gaps in rural health care.

IPE Seed Grant Projects Improving Health Outcomes
November 22, 2017
University of Maryland, Baltimore 2016-2017 seed grant recipients are improving interprofessional education and health outcomes across Baltimore City.

Food Fair Connects UMB with Local Caterers
November 22, 2017
Local Food Connection Food Fair connects food vendors in West Baltimore with University purchasers.

Wen to Social Workers: Addiction Stigma Must End
November 21, 2017
Baltimore City Health Commissioner Leana S. Wen shared her insights on public health at a recent University of Maryland School of Social Work lecture.

Arts Council Helps Beautify Partner School
November 20, 2017
Fourth-graders put the finishing touches on new mural at James McHenry Elementary/Middle School Nov. 14 thanks to the University of Maryland, Baltimore’s Council for the Arts and Culture.

NYT's Bruni Talks Politics in Age of Trump
November 20, 2017
New York Times columnist Frank Bruni spoke with UMB Alumni about politics and media in the age of Trump at a Nov. 9 reception in Washington, D.C.

Perman: Tax Reform Bill Harmful To UMB
November 17, 2017
University of Maryland, Baltimore President Jay A. Perman shares concerns about the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in open letter to community.

CURE Scholars Busy with Anatomy, Robotics, and Mesa
November 16, 2017
UMB CURE Scholars kick off the year with three new curriculum tracks, an emphasis on math and writing and a special Maryland STEM Festival event.
Healthy Men Michigan’s Online Screening Tool Helps Men Take Control of their Mental Health
November 15, 2017
Study led by University of Maryland School of Social Work's Jodi Frey has resulted in more than 1,750 mental health screenings.

Study: Lipids Curb or Accelerate Bacterial Infection
November 10, 2017
Study utilizing mass spectrometry imaging precisely depicts role of specific lipids in influencing how sick a person gets from a bacterial infection.

Bias Understanding ‘Pops Up’ at McClain Talk
November 10, 2017
University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law Professor Russell A. McClain, JD, delivered a thought-provoking talk about bias and diversity as part of the UMB Diversity Speaker Series

UMB-Malawi Collaboration Remains Strong
November 7, 2017
Students reflect on experiences in African nation.

School of Dentistry Students Gain National Attention
November 7, 2017
Three members of the University of Maryland School of Dentistry’s Class of 2021 are featured in a series on dental education in the ADA News.

A New Approach to Fight Drug-Resistant Infections
November 2, 2017
U.S. military-funded research could help stave off drug-resistant staph infections.
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