University of Maryland School of Medicine announces Greenebaum family's $5.5 million donation to advance cancer research and patient care at UMGCCC.

Photo of Michael Greenebaum in a suit jacket against a blurred autumn backdrop, paired with a message about legacy and cancer research commitment.

A $5.5M gift from the Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Family Foundation will accelerate cancer research and care at UMGCCC—supporting innovations like CAR T‑cell therapy for solid tumors and expanding survivorship programs across Maryland.

#MedSky #MedEd #CancerResearch #Oncology #CancerCare

My main postdoc work is now published: www.nature.com/articles/s41...! We (myself, Isabel Low, Frances Cho, and @lgiocomo.bsky.social) discovered task-relevant remote representations in entorhinal cortex independent of CA1. #paperthread below! 1/13

🎗️🌟 The University of Maryland Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center received a $3M award from the National Cancer Institute!

This award will launch a program focused on health equity & community‑engaged cancer care for early‑career oncology researchers. 👏

bit.ly/48k8xXr

#Cancer #Research #MedEd

Illustration showing side profiles of two humans with highlighted brains, accompanying text about a new database mapping brain development across species.

🧠 BREAKTHROUGH: UMSOM researchers at @genomescience.bsky.social created NeMO Analytics, a massive multi‑omic database combining data from 188 studies — revealing new insights into how the neocortex develops across species.

📰 More: bit.ly/4uPvLP3

#Neuroscience #BICAN #BrainResearch #Medsky #MedEd

National Academy of Medicine Announces 26 New Change Maker Accelerators to Advance Health Workforce Well-Being - NAM National Academy of Medicine announces 26 new Change Maker Accelerators to advance health worker well-being. The program helps organizations measure progress.

UMSOM has been selected for the NAM's Change Maker Accelerators program, joining 25 orgs working to advance clinician well‑being nationwide.

Proud to have Dr. Irina Burd and Dr. Ada Offorum representing UMSOM in this yearlong initiative.

🔗 bit.ly/3NBwulX

#Medsky #MedEd #NationalAcademyofMedicine

🌍🌟 Big news: Dr. Andreea Creanga has been reappointed to the WHO’s global advisory group on maternal mortality.

She joins 14 international experts helping countries strengthen data, improve reporting systems, and prevent maternal deaths worldwide.

#Medsky #WHO #PublicHealth

Maryland just ranked Top 10 in the U.S. for #WomensHealth! 🎉

A strong safety ranking + accessible reproductive care helped lift the state.

UMSOM’s Dr. Jessica Lee highlights why access to contraception, comprehensive care, and strong review systems matter.

🔗 shorturl.at/Exioz

#Maryland #Medsky

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Flyer with presenter headshots and presentation information

Flyer with presenter headshots and presentation information

#ICYMI Join us at noon on March 4 as we host a round of Seminar Series presentations.

For more information, visit our Seminar Series webpage: kahlertinstitute.umaryland.edu/news--events....

#AddictionMedicine #AddictionResearch #Seminar

🚨Exciting news: UMSOM is recruiting a new endowed professor to drive next‑generation bioengineering innovation! 🚀

Thanks to a $1M Maryland E‑Nnovation Fund grant, matched by @umaryland.edu for a total $3M endowment.

🔗 Learn more: shorturl.at/qfHMM

#MedEd #Medsky #News

We are thrilled that Cecilia Bergeria, PhD, associate professor and Matthew Osborne Lead Addiction Researcher, has been awarded the 2026 Lewis Alan Opler Prize by the International Society for CNS Clinical Trials and Methodology.

Join us in congratulating Dr. Bergeria!

#OUD

Woman shares unlikely survival journey after migraines led to glioblastoma diagnosis: "I am truly an outlier" Becca Valle, then 37, enrolled in a cutting-edge clinical trial after surgery removed an aggressive tumor from her brain.

University of Maryland Medical Center clinical trial led by Dr. Graeme Woodworth used focused ultrasound to temporarily open the blood‑brain barrier — improving chemo delivery.

Courageous patients like Becca are changing what’s possible! 👏🧠🌟

🔗 cbsn.ws/4qmTimL

#Neurology #MedEd #Medsky #Science

Our researchers are launching a Phase 2 clinical trial of an investigational nasal spray designed to boost the body’s early immune defenses against respiratory illness.

🔬 Learn more: bit.ly/4qRaLov

#ClinicalTrials #MedSky #PublicHealth

Together, these achievements reflect the strength of our #research enterprise and the people behind it. We remain focused on advancing discovery and improving #health and #science for generations to come.

🎥 Watch the Town Hall and learn more here: bit.ly/3OkV8qY

In 2025 the School of Medicine has:

🌍Launched global partnerships
🏅Earned top rankings
🏥Secured a $50M gift, turning our children's hospital
@ummc
into the University of Maryland Golisano Children's Hospital
📚Published in leading journals

Yesterday, Dean Gladwin shared a School of Medicine research update with our community.

Despite federal funding challenges, we continue to invest in solving generational health challenges. 🧵

#Research #MedSky #HealthCare #MedEd

Diabetes care is getting a major update for 2026. 🩺 ✨

Here's what you need to know: bit.ly/3M2aPCO

#Diabetes #Endocrinology #Medsky #HealthEquity #MedED

What a time for research at @umaryland.edu! 🔬👏🌟

With the School of Medicine contributing $586.9M in R&D to a record $1.54B research enterprise, we are driving innovation & better health nationwide.

🔗Learn more: bit.ly/4bsgOeD

#MedEd #Medsky #Research #Science #Healthcare

Opioid prescription in hospital increases chances for dangerous infection Opioids affect both the gut and the immune system, said Summer Thompson, an assistant professor studying gut-brain interactions at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. She said these effe…

#ICYMI Assistant Professor @neuro-summer.bsky.social discusses the link b/w being prescribed opioids in the hospital and contracting infection, explaining that these medications can affect the gut and the immune system.

🔗 www.baltimoresun.com/2025/12/18/o...

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Mark your calendars for the next installment of our Seminar Series! On 1/14, we're hosting a presentation by Malik Burnett, MD, MBA, MPH. He'll present on "Maryland's Opioid Ecosystem: System Interactions and Opportunities to Improve Opioid Related Outcomes."

#AddictionMedicine

Study finds Black patients with acute myeloid leukemia have 31% higher risk of death vs. white patients—even with similar genetic profiles.

These disparities highlight the need for greater equity in cancer care and clinical trial access.

🔗 shorturl.at/EfnOU

#Research #Cancer #MedSky #HealthEquity

New study shows how states can improve care for adults with autism & neurodevelopmental disorders. 🧬🧠

5-year data proves a state-funded, multidisciplinary model boosts health outcomes & quality of life.

🔗More in @aanmember.bsky.social: bit.ly/3Kts0fV

#Autism #Neurology #MedEd #Medsky #Research

Fall Leaves YouTube video by 40Hz Oscillator

Some new 40HzOscillator stuff I’ve been working on. This went over pretty well at the Halloween gig.

Fall Leaves
youtu.be/aE7WIriAdAw

🚨 NEWS: @genomescience.bsky.social awarded $14.5M by
the NIH to lead Human Virome Program data center!

The team will build tools to explore how viruses living in and on our bodies shape health. 🦠💻

🔗 bit.ly/43Z3l9f

#NIH #Research #Genomics #Science #News #MedEd #STEM

🚨 Leadership News: Dr. Stuart Martin has been named our new Chair of Pharmacology & Physiology!

His discovery of microtentacles on cancer cells is revolutionizing cancer research. Congrats to a true innovator!👏

🔗 bit.ly/3WGeO9U

#CancerResearch #Leadership #MedEd #MedSky #Oncology

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Congratulations 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

🚨 New study from links chronic skin condition prurigo nodularis to hidden kidney damage.

Researchers found elevated biomarkers in patients—suggesting systemic inflammation may harm kidneys even without diagnosed disease.

🧬 More: bit.ly/4nDTVHw

#Dermatology #Research #MedEd #Medsky

🎥 Dean Gladwin on Tom Golisano’s $50M gift:
“This will allow us to improve the lives of our children.” 💬

📍Welcome to the University of Maryland Golisano Children’s Hospital

#Philanthropy #ChildrensHealth #Healthcare #MedEd #Medsky

🚨 Breakthrough in #VaccineResearch!

UMSOM scientists successfully tested a vaccine that protects against both typhoid & invasive Salmonella.

✅ 100% immune response
✅ Safe & well-tolerated
🌍 Huge potential for global pediatric health

🔗 bit.ly/4heMBjV

#MedEd #MedSky #Science #PublicHealth #Vax

New Faculty Orientation is underway today at the School of Medicine! 🩺🌟

Excited to welcome brilliant minds joining our mission to educate, innovate, and heal.

#NewFaculty #MedEd #MedSky #Maryland

Peripheral Gating of Nociception Investigated with a Decerebrate, Arterially Perfused Preparation of the Rat There is growing evidence that sensory neurons within the dorsal root ganglia (DRGs) are equipped with mechanisms for “gating” nociceptive information before it enters the central nervous system. Howe...

Very convincing findings from the Gamper lab: www.jneurosci.org/content/45/3... somebody needs to figure out the source of this GABAergic tone within the DRG! As far as I can tell the origin of this remains speculative and needs molecular identification.