Focusing on several counties hard-hit by the opioid use epidemic in Western Maryland and the Eastern Shore, researchers from University of Maryland, Baltimore and Univ. of Maryland will recruit Marylanders to join a patient advisory committee #MPowerMD #EndOverdose mpower.maryland.edu/2m-grant-to-he…

Whether it's a flu shot, COVID-19 vaccine or other immunizations, faculty and staff throughout the University of Maryland, Baltimore, are the forefront of global health ensuring vaccines are safe, effective and accessible. #NationalImmunizationAwarenessMonth

Dermatology Chair Dr. Shawn Kwatra led a compelling study that found lower levels of metabolite biomarkers in the blood plasma of patients with chronic pruritus of unknown origin. Could pave way for new targeted treatments for excruciating itch symptoms. ow.ly/tgXm50SXVib

My lab peeps have been on 🔥recently! A'kins Olusakin received the Matthew Osborne Postdoctoral Fellowship-via Kahlert Addiction Insitute, Cali Calarco received her K01 & promoted to Research Faculty & Jess McInerney received a 1% on her F31! 🧨🐦‍🔥😎

This Wednesday, the rising second year PIN students will give rapid-fire talks to share their rotation projects and experiences! Join us from 2-5 in HSF III room 1010 to celebrate their hard work!

Elana J. Fertig, PhD, FAIMBE, will lead the University of Maryland School of Medicine Institute for Institute for Genome Sciences as its new director. Dr. Fertig is currently a Professor of Oncology at the Johns Hopkins University. #HigherEd shha.re/Ruet1

Looking for a neuroscience faculty position within a culture of community? Apply here 👇

Every August 31, communities come together on #InternationalOverdoseAwarnessDay to honor those lost and reduce the stigma of drug-related deaths. By calling 1-855-337-MACS (6227), #TogetherWeCan find ways to help providers lessen the impacts of overdose. International Overdose Awareness Day

Middle Eastern & African Neuroscientists Social @ SfN: We are bringing back our social event whose goal is to promote neuroscience research, education, collaboration & open communication in the Middle East & Africa at this year’s SfN meeting (details in the attached). Please RT

#ICYMI In the new edition of Baltimore magazine, MACS Medical Director Dr. Eric Weintraub shared #addiction insights. By calling 1-855-337-MACS (6227), providers can consult with experts who can answer care questions and direct them to resources. Learn more: baltimoremagazine.com/section/health….

Adam Puche, UMB's Educator of the Year, is lauded for his effective teaching style, innovative learning technologies, and work heading the first anatomy lab renovation on campus in 50 years. elm.umaryland.edu/elm-stories/20… #FoundersUMB

UMSOM Department of Physiology and Department of Pharmacology merge to accelerate basic science research and the development of new drug therapies. ow.ly/uv3150TpAbW

Peg McCarthy, pharmacology professor, discusses new finding on pregnancy changing the brain, but says it likely shows refinement, not a loss: Animal research suggests "the hormonal milieu of pregnancy changes the brain to prepare it for motherhood.” ow.ly/fBg150TpBXC

UMB has been awarded $2M in matching funds from@MDBiz Maryland E-Nnovation Initiative Fund! Combined with UMB’s funding, this $4M total will establish 3 endowed research professorships at University of Maryland School of Medicine, advancing fields like xenotransplantation, Sickle C... shha.re/xNsGE

Dean Mark Gladwin, MD, was recently honored by the Baltimore Orioles with the “Heavy Hitter” Award for his leadership and impact on addressing the most critical health challenges of our time. #DeanGladwinOnTheMove

The annual Society for Neuroscience Meeting begins tomorrow! Don’t forget to add these UMB presenters to your schedules - you don’t want to miss out on their fantastic research! Society for Neuroscience (SfN) @um_mind

If you are at #sfn2024 check out our posters from Sun-Tues!

Exciting news! 🎉 We recently unveiled the new Maurice N. Reid, MD ’99 Anatomy Teaching Facility at UMSOM! This state-of-the-art lab was made possible by a generous $1M donation from Dr. Reid. Thank you for your incredible contribution! Read more here: bit.ly/40q65vs

Hi colleagues, with mixed emotions I am writing to share that I have officially transitioned out of the Maryland Opioid Research (MOR) team at Johns Hopkins University and have assumed the role of Director for the Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine University of Maryland, Baltimore . /1

Research from our department (@lujanpema @JoeyCheers et al): Exposure to marijuana in the womb may increase risk of addiction to opioids later in life @um_mind University of Maryland School of Medicine medschool.umaryland.edu/news/2024/expo…