UMB’s First Public Art Inspires Leaders, Onlookers
UMB dedicated a sculpture by Eric Peltzer on the site of the new Health Sciences Research Facility III, in cooperation with the Maryland State Arts Council.
Scalea Recalls the Journey to MARS in Entrepreneurs of the Year Presentation
Thomas Scalea, physician-in-chief at the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, delivers a lecture about “Supporting Failing Organs” at the UMB Entrepreneurs of the Year Presentation.
UMB Researcher of the Year Kotloff’s Talk Turns Into Celebration
More than 100 come to celebrate the work of Karen L. Kotloff, a leading authority in human controlled infection models for shigellosis, a major cause of diarrhea morbidity and mortality in children.
UMB States Its Case at Founders Week Gala
“Taking Care of Maryland” was the theme of UMB’s 23rd annual Founders Week Gala on Oct. 13 at the Hyatt Regency Baltimore Inner Harbor.
Nov. 16 M-CERSI Workshop: Advancing Drug Development in Pediatric IBD
The aim of this M-CERSI workshop will be to discuss current barriers to expeditious pediatric IBD drug development and steps to overcome them.
Balassone Lecture Examines Pharmacist’s Role in Population Health Management
Dr. Meghan D. Swarthout breaks down the buzzwords surrounding population health and encourages pharmacists to think “outside the box” to address the field’s most fundamental challenges.
Oct. 23 Free Lunch & Learn Seminar on Breast Cancer Prevention and Screening
On Oct. 23, Drs. Emily Bellavance and Nikki Tirada will present a free Lunch & Learn seminar titled “What to Do if You’re High Risk for Breast Cancer: And How You Know” at the HS/HSL.
New COAST Program Ramps Up UMB Police Community Engagement Efforts
UMB Police Chief Alice Cary, MS, has put together a Campus Outreach and Support Team (COAST) in a program designed to promote safety and boost the force’s community engagement efforts.
USGA Halloween Social & Costume Contest: Oct. 26
The University Student Government Association is hosting its annual Halloween Social & Costume Contest on Oct. 26 at Pickles Pub.
Volunteer Event: Promoting Personal Finance at Patterson High
Come and join the Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science as it volunteers to promote personal finance with Patterson High School students.
Scholarly Publishing Workshop Series at HS/HSL: Oct. 23-25
As part of Open Access Week, the HS/HSL will be hosting a Scholarly Publishing Workshop Series on Oct. 23-25.
Cybersecurity Awareness Month: The Internet of Things
The Internet of Things (IoT) is all about connecting everyday devices to the internet, devices from doorbells to thermostats. These connected devices can make our lives much simpler, but, like mobile devices, IoT devices also come with security issues.
New Exhibit at HS/HSL: ‘Pick Your Poison’
From the National Library of Medicine, produced in cooperation with the National Museum of American History, “Pick Your Poison: Intoxicating Pleasures & Medical Prescriptions” will be on display at the HS/HSL through Nov. 24.
A Conversation with Former U.S. Senator Barbara Mikulski
Former U.S. Senator Barbara A. Mikulski will be the featured speaker at the next President’s Panel on Politics and Policy on Nov. 27 at the SMC Campus Center.
Check Out Local Vendors at Food Fair on Nov. 2 at UM BioPark
UMB’s Local Food Connection program is hosting a food fair on Nov. 2 at the UM BioPark.