Every minute in Africa, a child dies of malaria — but a global breakthrough led by Dr. Matthew Laurens, MD, MPH, at the University of Maryland School of Medicine could change that and protect Americans from an outbreak.With support from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Laurens and University of Maryland, Baltimore researchers are studying the science behind malaria prevention, the promise of new vaccine technologies, and the potential to save thousands of lives across the globe.Learn how this vital research is shaping the future of global health — and why breakthroughs can’t wait.#BreakthroughsCantWaitUMB#MalariaResearch #GlobalHealth #ChildHealth #VaccineDevelopment #MedicalBreakthrough #DrMatthewLaurens #UMBSOM #BreakthroughsCantWaitUMB

Crews have started the process of installing geothermal wells for the new University of Maryland School of Social Work building. All 42 geo-exchange wells have been drilled, piped, and grouted. The wells required 5 miles of boring and 10 miles of piping.These wells will provide energy efficient heating and cooling for the building, which is designed to meet LEED Platinum certification and net-zero emissions. The building is expected to open in late summer 2027.Sign up for updates and learn more about the project: https://www.umaryland.edu/designandconstruction/capital-projects/projects/school-of-social-work-building-project/#SocialWork #Construction #HigherEd #Baltimore

On June 26, 2025 University of Maryland, Baltimore President Bruce Jarrell and University of Maryland, College Park President Darryll Pines discussed the challenges facing higher education today and how they are working together to overcome them. In this Virtual Face to Face program a live audience was able to pose questions about university-based research, international students, student finance, and more.

Could a new class of drugs rebalance the body and prevent excessive inflammation?Paul Shapiro, PhD, professor at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy and partner Jeffrey Hasday, MD, professor at the University of Maryland School of Medicine are developing a class of drugs that may be able to reset the natural balance of inflammation and prevent a number of serious diseases. The secret is protein kinases, enzymes that regulate how various proteins interact and alter how they function.🧪 Breakthroughs Can’t Wait: UMB research drives innovation, improves lives, and tackles global challenges. But we can’t do it without continued support.🔗 Learn more and support research that saves lives: https://www.umaryland.edu/breakthroughs#BreakthroughsCantWaitUMB #InflammationResearch #DrugDiscovery #ProteinKinase, #MedicalBreakthrough #ChronicInflammation #BiomedicalResearch #PharmaceuticalScience #TranslationalMedicine #UMBresearch #EnzymeTherapy #InflammationTreatment, #FutureOfMedicine #LifeSavingResearch, #HealthInnovation

Protein kinases help regulate inflammation — but what happens when their activity goes unchecked?At the University of Maryland, Baltimore, researchers Paul Shapiro, PhD, and Jeffrey Hasday, MD, are exploring how adjusting kinase activity may help reduce the severity of inflammation-related diseases.Watch how this breakthrough could lead to new strategies for improving long-term health. #ProteinKinases #HealthResearch #PharmacyInnovation #InflammationScience #MedicalBreakthrough #BreakthroughsCantWaitUMB