University of Maryland School of Medicine

@UMmedschool

Founded in 1807, we are the 1st public med school in the US & a leader in medical education, research & healthcare.

Baltimore, MD

Joined April 2009

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University of Maryland School of Medicine@UMmedschool · Feb 21

The NIH invests nearly $48B annually in medical research, supporting universities in developing cures and providing high-quality care. The University of Maryland School of Medicine receives over $530M in research funding, with NIH as our largest sponsor.🧵 #Research #NIHFunding

UMmedschool's tweet image. The NIH invests nearly $48B annually in medical research, supporting universities in developing cures and providing high-quality care. The University of Maryland School of Medicine receives over $530M in research funding, with NIH as our largest sponsor.🧵
#Research #NIHFunding

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University of Maryland School of Medicine@UMmedschool · 20 h

🧬 New from @GenomeScience: Researchers created software that predicts cancer cell behavior using genomics + modeling. This “digital twin” tech could revolutionize oncology. 📄 Published in @CellPressNews: shorturl.at/I5GON #CancerResearch #DigitalTwins #Genomics

UMmedschool's tweet image. 🧬 New from @GenomeScience: Researchers created software that predicts cancer cell behavior using genomics + modeling.

This “digital twin” tech could revolutionize oncology.

📄 Published in @CellPressNews: shorturl.at/I5GON

#CancerResearch #DigitalTwins #Genomics

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University of Maryland School of Medicine@UMmedschool · Jul 25

👏 Huge congratulations to Dr. Kirsten Lyke, named a 2025 #InfluentialMarylander by the @MDDailyRecord! A global leader in vaccine research, Dr. Lyke’s work in malaria, Ebola & more is transforming public health. #UMSOM #GlobalHealth #WomenInSTEM #VaccineScience #MarylandLeader

UMmedschool's tweet image. 👏 Huge congratulations to Dr. Kirsten Lyke, named a 2025 #InfluentialMarylander by the @MDDailyRecord!

A global leader in vaccine research, Dr. Lyke’s work in malaria, Ebola &amp; more is transforming public health.

#UMSOM #GlobalHealth #WomenInSTEM #VaccineScience #MarylandLeader

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Shock Trauma@shocktrauma · Jul 22

We are proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Gary Schwartzbauer (@neurotraumadoc) as the new Director of the Neurotrauma Center here at the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at UMMC.

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University of Maryland School of Medicine@UMmedschool · Jul 22

🧠 It’s #WorldBrainDay! Neurological health is essential to everything we do. At @UMmedschool, we’re advancing research and care for conditions like stroke, Alzheimer’s, and epilepsy. Let’s raise awareness and support brain health for all. #BrainHealth #Neuroscience #NeuroCare

UMmedschool's tweet image. 🧠 It’s #WorldBrainDay!

Neurological health is essential to everything we do. At @UMmedschool, we’re advancing research and care for conditions like stroke, Alzheimer’s, and epilepsy.

Let’s raise awareness and support brain health for all.

#BrainHealth #Neuroscience #NeuroCare

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University of Maryland School of Medicine@UMmedschool · Jul 22

🩸 “Artificial blood” has long been a dream. Dr. Allan Doctor is making it real. Hear his story on @NPR's All Things Considered and learn how this breakthrough could save lives in trauma zones and beyond. 🎧n.pr/4eYasDg #ArtificialBlood #Innovation #NPR #News

UMmedschool's tweet image. 🩸 “Artificial blood” has long been a dream. Dr. Allan Doctor is making it real.

Hear his story on @NPR's All Things Considered and learn how this breakthrough could save lives in trauma zones and beyond.

🎧n.pr/4eYasDg

#ArtificialBlood #Innovation #NPR #News

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University of Maryland School of Medicine@UMmedschool · Jul 21

We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Roberto Machado as Chair of the Department of Medicine! 👏🎉 A renowned pulmonologist and physician-scientist, his leadership marks an exciting new chapter in clinical care, research & education. 🔗shorturl.at/Wbndp #Maryland #HealthCare

UMmedschool's tweet image. We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Roberto Machado as Chair of the Department of Medicine! 👏🎉

A renowned pulmonologist and physician-scientist, his leadership marks an exciting new chapter in clinical care, research &amp; education.

🔗shorturl.at/Wbndp

#Maryland #HealthCare

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University of Maryland School of Medicine@UMmedschool · Jul 19

📢 CDC now recommends the RSV vaccine for adults 50+ with risk factors—but uptake is low. Dr. Justin Ortiz spoke with @Verywell on how one dose can protect you and your community.💉 🔗Learn more: bit.ly/4lVYM6g #RSV #Vaccine #PublicHealth #UMSOM #PreventRSV

UMmedschool's tweet image. 📢 CDC now recommends the RSV vaccine for adults 50+ with risk factors—but uptake is low.

Dr. Justin Ortiz spoke with @Verywell on how one dose can protect you and your community.💉

🔗Learn more: bit.ly/4lVYM6g

#RSV #Vaccine #PublicHealth #UMSOM #PreventRSV

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University of Maryland School of Medicine@UMmedschool · Jul 18

Honored to see Prof. Nicaise Ndembi of @IHVmaryland named one of the 100 Most Notable Peace Icons in Africa at the 2025 Notable Africans Summit in Kigali. His work in global health continues to drive peace and progress across the continent. 🌍👏 #PeaceIconsAfrica #GlobalHealth

UMmedschool's tweet image. Honored to see Prof. Nicaise Ndembi of @IHVmaryland named one of the 100 Most Notable Peace Icons in Africa at the 2025 Notable Africans Summit in Kigali.

His work in global health continues to drive peace and progress across the continent. 🌍👏

#PeaceIconsAfrica #GlobalHealth

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University of Maryland, Baltimore@UMBaltimore · Jul 18

Protecting kids is a public health priority. @UMmedschool researcher Dr. Matthew Laurens is leading global studies supported by NIAID to improve childhood outcomes worldwide. #BreakthroughsCantWaitUMB #PediatricHealth #NIAID #PublicHealth #MedicalResearch #GlobalCare

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University of Maryland School of Medicine@UMmedschool · Jul 17

New @UMmedschool trial tests cannabis-based drug to ease agitation in hospice-eligible dementia patients. Led by Dr. Raya Kheirbek, the study could offer a safer, more effective alternative to current meds. 🔗 bit.ly/4ffHL57 #DementiaCare #Cannabis #Research

UMmedschool's tweet image. New @UMmedschool trial tests cannabis-based drug to ease agitation in hospice-eligible dementia patients.

Led by Dr. Raya Kheirbek, the study could offer a safer, more effective alternative to current meds.

🔗 bit.ly/4ffHL57

#DementiaCare #Cannabis #Research

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University of Maryland School of Medicine@UMmedschool · Jul 16

🖼️ A historic find in a Baltimore closet: An 1844 portrait of Dr. John Davidge, founder of @UMmedschool, was discovered at the former Bertha’s Mussels. It’s the oldest known portrait of Davidge—and it’s headed back to Davidge Hall. 🔗Read more: bit.ly/4lIYzn6

UMmedschool's tweet image. 🖼️ A historic find in a Baltimore closet: An 1844 portrait of Dr. John Davidge, founder of @UMmedschool, was discovered at the former Bertha’s Mussels.

It’s the oldest known portrait of Davidge—and it’s headed back to Davidge Hall.

🔗Read more: bit.ly/4lIYzn6

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Minhaj Siddiqui@MMSiddiquiMD · Jul 15

Excited and grateful to take on the roll of Chief of Urology @MarylandUrology @UMmedschool @UMMC Appreciative of all the support of family, colleagues and mentors that have put me in this opportunity and looking forward to some exciting work in the coming months!

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University of Maryland School of Medicine@UMmedschool · Jul 15

🚨 BREAKTHROUGH: UMSOM researchers win $250K @NIH prize for tech that delivers #CRISPR across the blood-brain barrier. 🧠🧬 The Crisaptics Trans-BBB Team’s work could transform treatment for Huntington’s & glioblastoma. 🔗 bit.ly/44NGUDP #Neuroscience #BrainHealth

UMmedschool's tweet image. 🚨 BREAKTHROUGH: UMSOM researchers win $250K @NIH prize for tech that delivers #CRISPR across the blood-brain barrier. 🧠🧬

The Crisaptics Trans-BBB Team’s work could transform treatment for Huntington’s &amp; glioblastoma.

🔗 bit.ly/44NGUDP

#Neuroscience #BrainHealth

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University of Maryland School of Medicine@UMmedschool · Jul 11

The #CortisolCocktail cocktail is trending—but does it work? Dr. Jessica R. Lee says: “There’s not great studies out about any of this.” Hydration helps, but real #StressRelief = sleep, movement, therapy, and connection. 😴🧘‍♀️❤️ 🔗@CNBCMakeIt: bit.ly/4nKWcBS

UMmedschool's tweet image. The #CortisolCocktail cocktail is trending—but does it work?

Dr. Jessica R. Lee says: “There’s not great studies out about any of this.”

Hydration helps, but real #StressRelief = sleep, movement, therapy, and connection. 😴🧘‍♀️❤️

🔗@CNBCMakeIt: bit.ly/4nKWcBS

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UMGCCC@UMGCCC · Jul 3

This week we celebrated the career and dedication of Dr. Kevin Cullen, former director of UMGCCC. His vision shaped UMGCCC into one of the nation's top cancer centers for care and research. Congratulations Dr. Cullen! UMGCCC is thankful for your leadership!

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