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.
Foster a culture of equity, belonging, and collaboration,
where diverse perspectives strengthen research and innovation.
Bridge disciplines and professions,
connecting basic science, clinical care, law, and public service across seven professional schools.
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.
About UMB Research
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
Innovation and Discovery
We imagine and explore new and improved ways to accomplish our mission through education, research, clinical care, and service.
Core Values
See What UMB Has to Offer
Explore Faculty Profiles, Research Centers, and the UM BioPark
UMB Research Profile14-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
Research Resources and Services
Learn more about the tools and resources available to researchers and students at the University of Maryland, Baltimore.