
Department of Neurobiology at UMSOM
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Department of Neurobiology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine
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https://neurobiology.umaryland.edu/ 28-04-2023 18:56:11
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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…


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! 🧨🐦🔥😎


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


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



#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….





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


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




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…