John Brooks, DDS, is raising awareness about hidden dangers at the dentist office for patients with a certain tick-borne illness.

Patrick O’Shea is named vice president for research for the University of Maryland’s joint research enterprise between the Baltimore and College Park campuses.

The dual-degree initiative between the University of Maryland School of Medicine at UMB and the University of Maryland, College Park offers early clinical, research, and service experiences.

UMB President Bruce Jarrell and UMCP President Darryll Pines discuss the wide array of challenges facing higher education and their teamwork approach.