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06/22/2026

Researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health reported encouraging results from an early clinical trial that tested a new dual vaccine against Lassa fever and rabies.

The study, published in the journal Nature Medicine, found that the vaccine was safe and induced immune responses against both viruses. There are currently no vaccines against Lassa fever on the market.

Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health research reports encouraging results from an early clinical trial that tested a new dual vaccine against Lassa fever and rabies.

06/22/2026

When Debbie Sahlin, DNP, was a University of Maryland School of Nursing student, she took part in the University of Maryland, Baltimore - School of Graduate Studies Grid Pitch program for three years, leading to the creation of Ryan's Place Health Services, a specialized primary care practice in Gaithersburg, designed to serve individuals with physical disabilities. https://ow.ly/54Gg50Z8NqH

06/19/2026

This month marks the sixth year that the University of Maryland, Baltimore will be celebrating and honoring Juneteenth as an observed holiday.

Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, and Major Gen. Gordon Granger issued General Order No. 3 announcing that enslaved people in Texas were free, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation took effect Jan. 1, 1863.

Also known as Freedom Day or Black Independence Day, Juneteenth marks a pivotal moment in the long struggle from emancipation to full citizenship during Reconstruction and preceded the ratification of the 13th Amendment, which formally abolished slavery across the United States on Dec. 6, 1865.

This holiday is important in American history because it highlights and represents the struggle for freedom and recognition for African Americans who were not truly emancipated or integrated into the American dream of freedom. Its observance is a reminder of the importance of the ongoing struggles toward a truly free and democratic society and the urgency of promoting and protecting human rights and justice now and for the future.

At UMB, we value equity, justice, respect, and integrity and continue to strive to live out these core values to foster greater inclusion. Let us continue to work toward a more just and inclusive UMB community and society at large.

06/17/2026

The Grid Pitch's largest student cohort in the program’s history showcased students' opportunity to develop and present entrepreneurial ideas after weeks of mentorship and coaching from business leaders and innovators.

The annual showcase brought together entrepreneurs from across the University to develop, refine, and present ideas addressing health, education,...

06/11/2026

"These couples have to work harder to make things work in our society, but they also can provide a way for us all to move forward." As America approaches 250 years old, a new book by University of Maryland School of Social Work researchers takes a look at how in*******al marriages thrived in a divided nation during the last five years. https://ow.ly/rvA050ZarAb

06/10/2026

What does teamwork really look like in healthcare?

At the University of Maryland, Baltimore’s 14th Annual Interprofessional Education (IPE) Day, more than 500 students from across UMB came together to learn one core lesson: Patients get better care when professionals from different disciplines work as a team.

06/08/2026

Can you spoil a baby?

On this month’s “The UMB Pulse” podcast, University of Maryland School of Social Work researcher Lisa Berlin, PhD, MS, discusses how early infant-caregiver relationships shape children’s emotional, behavioral, and physical health development.

Berlin, the Alison L. Richmond Professor of Children and Families and an MPower Professor, is an expert in attachment security who explains why responsive caregiving helps infants build trust, regulate stress, and develop healthier long-term expectations about relationships and support.

Listen or watch now: umaryland.edu/pulse

06/05/2026

Positive staff–resident interactions are linked to better experiences in dementia care for everyone involved.

Researchers at the University of Maryland School of Nursing are testing a four-step approach to help assisted living staff change how they interact with residents living with dementia.

By increasing positive interactions, the intervention aims to improve resident well-being and reduce behavioral symptoms, while also supporting caregiver job satisfaction and helping reduce burnout.

Breakthroughs can’t wait.

At UMB, we’re changing the future today.

06/03/2026

Residents living with dementia are at higher risk of negative staff interactions—often because staff have limited training and support.
Researchers at the University of Maryland School of Nursing are testing the Fostering Positive Care Interactions in Assisted Living intervention to help staff strengthen communication with residents living with dementia.
Improving these interactions can benefit everyone involved—enhancing resident well-being while helping staff manage stress and reduce burnout.

06/03/2026

Can you measure the power of prayer? A randomized controlled trial at University of Maryland School of Medicine showed that 5 minutes of prayer alleviated pain and anxiety.

A UMSOM randomized trial found that five minutes of intercessory prayer reduced pain and anxiety, offering a potential complement to conventional...