University Of Maryland, Baltimore

The University of Maryland ranks 18th among U.S. research institutions, with combined research expenditures of $1.4 billion in FY2023, reflecting faculty and student dedication to innovation. UMB, a pre-eminent public research university, received over $638 million in awards in FY2024 and collaborates with over 300 bioscience firms.

Phase 3 Training presented free skilled-trades programs at UMB Community Engagement Center, offering apprenticeships in Electricians, Elevator Maintenance Technicians, HVAC Technicians, and Solar Panel Installers. The session highlighted nationally recognized credentials, employer connections, student support, and sustaining wages.

Jonathan Dinman, UMCP professor, named IBBR director effective Nov 1, 2024. IBBR, a research partnership between UMCP, UMB, and NIST, focuses on bioscience and biotechnology. Dinman, a virologist, studies programmed ribosomal frameshifting (PRF) in RNA viruses, aiming to develop potential vaccines.

UMB launches an interprofessional education series on psychedelic therapies from Oct 2024 to May 2025, addressing the evolving landscape of psychedelic medications and their therapeutic use. The series, funded by UMB’s Center for Interprofessional Education, aims to equip health care professionals with scientific, clinical, and ethical knowledge on psychedelic-assisted therapies, amidst growing legalization and research in the field.

Joga Gobburu, PhD, MBA, MSc, a University of Maryland School of Pharmacy professor, has been named the 2024 Founders Week David J. Ramsay Entrepreneur of the Year for co-founding PumasAI, Inc., and VivPro Corporation, which support pharmaceutical scientists and healthcare providers.

UM Institute for Health Computing launches Optum Labs Core to assist researchers using Optum Labs Data Warehouse, containing de-identified health data from over 200 million enrollees, facilitating new research opportunities.

UMB announces 2024 Founders Week Award winners: Dr. Adam Puche (Educator), Kathleen Hoke (Public Servant), Dr. Luana Colloca (Researcher), Dr. Joga Gobburu (Entrepreneur), and Nicol Tugarinov (Student) for their significant contributions and achievements.