The “fleximer” compounds Katherine Seley-Radtke developed work similarly to the antiviral Remdesivir, but come with distinct advantages. Continue Reading UMBC researchers receive a Fast Grant to study antivirals’ effectiveness against COVID-19
The FDA approved Remdesivir as an emergency use treatment for the most acute cases of COVID-19. Continue Reading Remdesivir Explained – What Makes This Drug Work Against Viruses?
The new U-RISE program will build on the outstanding 23-year legacy of the MARC U*STAR Scholars at UMBC. “If I was not a part of the MARC program, I would not be where I am today,” says Robin Bailey ’20. Continue Reading UMBC to receive $7.7 M for U-RISE, a research training program focused on STEM leadership
“For decades, the scientific community has known that two different structural forms of HIV RNA exist—they just didn’t know what controls that balance. So our discovery that a single nucleotide is having a huge effect is a paradigm shift in understanding how HIV works,” says Joshua Brown, Ph.D. ’18, biochemistry. Continue Reading UMBC team makes breakthrough discovery in HIV research, opening path to new, better therapies
“As soon as the [mantis shrimp] notice you, they’ll turn around and zip straight to some sort of shelter,” Patel said, based on his field experience. “That got me wondering how they go about finding their way home.” Continue Reading UMBC’s Rickesh Patel determines how mantis shrimp find their way home
Two anti-malarial drugs approved for use by the FDA in treatment of COVID-19 may have dangerous side effects, as well as give people false hope. Continue Reading A small trial finds that hydroxychloroquine is not effective for treating coronavirus
“We are so proud of UMBC’s Goldwater Scholars,” says April Householder. “Their research—in neuroscience, genetics, and machine learning bias—is timely and important.” Continue Reading Three UMBC student researchers receive prestigious Goldwater Scholarships
At a time when information and misinformation are coming at us from all directions, and everyone is looking for answers, UMBC researchers are stepping up. They’re working hard to answer pressing questions about COVID-19 and sharing their expertise to help the public stay healthy and make informed decisions. Continue Reading UMBC researchers offer knowledge, innovation during the time of COVID-19
Biologist Jeffrey Gardner explains why alcohol is a key ingredient in hand sanitizer, and why he doesn’t recommend making your own supply at home. Continue Reading Vodka won’t protect you from coronavirus, and 4 other things to know about hand sanitizer
“Even in this well-studied group of birds, that’s been a textbook example since 1942, we did not really know what the units of biodiversity were,” says Kevin Omland. He and postdoc Anna Kearns have now contributed significant new research to help answer that question, and their findings have major conservation implications. Continue Reading International team led by UMBC identifies new bird species in the South Pacific
After three months of studies, the vaccine her team developed is about to enter a phase I clinical trial, a crucial hurdle on the way to FDA approval. Continue Reading UMBC Alumnae Racing to Develop Coronavirus Vaccine
The Higher Education Research and Development (HERD) survey aggregates federal research and development expenditures for fiscal year 2018. The survey data combines total funding from all federal agencies and also provides information on research funding from non-federal and non-governmental sources. Continue Reading UMBC once again ranks among the top 150 universities in federal research funding
