UMBC faculty awarded NSF grant to shrink tumors with heat and nanoparticles

Oct 18, 2017 / 2 minutes of reading

“This strategy, if successful, will not only ensure delivering high payloads of anticancer drugs directly to tumors where they are needed the most, but also result in an overall reduction of drug dosage, and thereby reducing systemic toxicity in other body organs,” explains Liang Zhu, professor of mechanical engineering and PI of the grant. Continue Reading UMBC faculty awarded NSF grant to shrink tumors with heat and nanoparticles

2017 Alumni Awards celebrate impressive contributions across disciplines from UMBC alumni and faculty

Oct 12, 2017 / 8 minutes of reading

“You see this great cadre of people who represent the best of our university, the best of our country and the best of humankind. They are solving the problems of humankind,” said President Hrabowski. “This is by far the best of UMBC.” Continue Reading 2017 Alumni Awards celebrate impressive contributions across disciplines from UMBC alumni and faculty

UMBC undergrads conduct pharmaceutical research at UMB through new partnership

Sep 7, 2017 / 3 minutes of reading

Ken Baron is committed to helping students “get grounded in their career areas early,” and focuses on connecting students at all levels with opportunities. In the end, programs like this one represent “the best of what a university can do for its students.” Continue Reading UMBC undergrads conduct pharmaceutical research at UMB through new partnership

UMBC’s 20th Summer Undergraduate Research Fest spotlights emerging science talent from across the nation

Sep 7, 2017 / 4 minutes of reading

“It is a privilege to have so many students coming from far and near to participate in the authentic research experience UMBC provides,” shared Dean Bill LaCourse. “I assure you that your discoveries have added to scientific knowledge, which in the end benefits society through empowerment.” Continue Reading UMBC’s 20th Summer Undergraduate Research Fest spotlights emerging science talent from across the nation

UMBC alumnus Jerome Adams confirmed as U.S. surgeon general

Aug 9, 2017 / 3 minutes of reading

The U.S. Senate has confirmed Jerome Adams ’97, M4, biochemistry and molecular biology, for the position of U.S. surgeon general. He replaces Rear Admiral Sylvia Trent-Adams Ph.D. ’06, public policy, who was serving as acting U.S. surgeon general. Both alumni have prioritized connections with local communities and vulnerable populations. Continue Reading UMBC alumnus Jerome Adams confirmed as U.S. surgeon general

UMBC alumnus Jerome Adams nominated for U.S. surgeon general, to replace alumna serving as acting S.G.

Jul 20, 2017 / 3 minutes of reading

“He has his hands on the pulse of what’s going on in communities,” a former colleague says of Jerome Adams. “He gets right out there at the grass roots level and really identifies with the folks he needs to serve.” Continue Reading UMBC alumnus Jerome Adams nominated for U.S. surgeon general, to replace alumna serving as acting S.G.

Seven new UMBC grads to pursue Fulbright fellowships around the globe

Jun 12, 2017 / 5 minutes of reading

Their experiences will range from teaching English in Colombia to using animation to recreate Viking Age artifacts in Norway. Continue Reading Seven new UMBC grads to pursue Fulbright fellowships around the globe

Legends of Excellence Awards celebrate UMBC faculty and staff who inspire black and Latino students

Jun 7, 2017 / 4 minutes of reading

The work these legends did to support minority students “made a positive difference, and our students not only survived, but thrived,” shared Cynthia Hill, and President Hrabowski pointed out that UMBC now serves as a national model for elevating people from all backgrounds. Continue Reading Legends of Excellence Awards celebrate UMBC faculty and staff who inspire black and Latino students

Mike Summers honored as “Best Academic” by Baltimore Sun

May 24, 2017 / 2 minutes of reading

Summers reflects, “The satisfaction that goes with helping our students achieve their dreams, and showing colleagues elsewhere new ways that they can approach and support their own students, is a reward without measure.” Continue Reading Mike Summers honored as “Best Academic” by Baltimore Sun

Heather Frank to pursue Ph.D. at Harvard after Summers Lab nurtured her passion for HIV research

May 13, 2017 / 2 minutes of reading

“The amazing mentorship I have received at UMBC has brought me the courage and confidence I needed to apply to competitive graduate programs and pursue my Ph.D.,” says Frank. Continue Reading Heather Frank to pursue Ph.D. at Harvard after Summers Lab nurtured her passion for HIV research

Austin Maduka, dedicated mentor, to pursue M.D./Ph.D. at Duke University

May 13, 2017 / 2 minutes of reading

“UMBC has provided the best environment for me to challenge myself, discover new passions, and grow both personally and academically,” says Maduka. Continue Reading Austin Maduka, dedicated mentor, to pursue M.D./Ph.D. at Duke University

Da’Kuawn Johnson, future M.D./Ph.D., combines commitments to research and peer mentorship

May 12, 2017 / 2 minutes of reading

“UMBC embodies students giving back to their peers,” says Johnson. “I spent my college career in a give and take relationship where older students provided guidance, and my classmates and I worked as a team to achieve success.” Continue Reading Da’Kuawn Johnson, future M.D./Ph.D., combines commitments to research and peer mentorship

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