Artificial Blood That Could Save Lives at Crash Sites | Breakthroughs Can't Wait
What if medics could give life-saving blood to trauma victims—without needing a donor?
With U.S. Department of Defense support, researchers at the University of Maryland, Baltimore are developing artificial blood that could stabilize patients before they even reach a hospital.
💉 Faster care. More lives saved.
Learn more: umaryland.edu/breakthroughs
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- How Peer Coaches Help Recovery Stick | Breakthroughs Can't Wait
Peer recovery coaches are proving to be a game-changer in addiction treatment and recovery support. Jay Unick, PhD, MSW, is evaluating how peer-based approaches boost outcomes and reduce relapse — helping people stay connected to their goals. Learn how this NIH-funded research is advancing community-based care. #BreakthroughsCantWaitUMB #AddictionRecovery #PeerSupport #RecoveryCoaching #SocialWork #NIHResearch #SubstanceUseDisorder #MentalHealthSupport - UMB Graduate Reflections: Samantha Bingaman, JD '25
University of Maryland, Baltimore Samantha Bingaman, JD '25 is prepared to tackle uncertainty as she heads from the classrooms at Maryland Carey Law into practice, thanks to advice she received from UMB Provost and VP Dr. Roger J. Ward, EdD, JD, MSL, MPA.#classof2025 #collegegraduate #LawSchool #LawStudent #MarylandCareyLaw - Improving Addiction Recovery Through Public Stewardship | Breakthroughs Can't Wait
Discover how Jay Unick, PhD, MSW, is helping revolutionize addiction recovery services through data-informed public stewardship.Supported by the National Institutes of Health, his research focuses on evaluating and expanding access to high-quality, evidence-based treatment for substance use disorders — ensuring public investments lead to better lives. #AddictionRecovery #SubstanceUseDisorder #PublicHealth #SocialWork #RecoveryServices #HealthPolicy #BreakthroughsCantWaitUMB - UMB Graduate Reflections: Donald De Alwis, MD '25
University of Maryland, Baltimore graduate Donald De Alwis, MD '25 looks to the future after earning his MD from the University of Maryland School of Medicine in this conversation with UMB Provost and VP Dr. Roger J. Ward, EdD, JD, MSL, MPA.Watch the full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-qgnpiiJKc#classof2025 #collegegraduate #MedSchool - The Last Step in Recovery: How the IRIS Project Is Rebuilding Lives After Treatment
What happens after treatment ends?For many recovering from substance use disorders, the hardest part is reentering society — finding housing, employment, and belonging.At the University of Maryland School of Social Work, researchers and community leaders created the IRIS Project, a support and reintegration model helping people thrive long after detox. This is the final — and most forgotten — stage of recovery.Watch how research is driving recovery-forward communities.https://vist.ly/3n6mq63#BreakthroughsCantWait #RecoverySupport #SubstanceUseRecovery #IRISProject #CommunityHealth #HarmReduction #PublicHealth #FederalResearch #NIHresearch #NIDAresearch #SocialWork - UMB Graduate Reflections: Rebecca Romano, MSN '25
Rebecca Romano, MSN '25, shares her excitement about graduating from the University of Maryland, Baltimore, earning her master's degree from the University of Maryland School of Nursing. She received some words of wisdom from UMB Provost and VP Dr. Roger J. Ward, EdD, JD, MSL, MPA.Watch the full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-qgnpiiJKc#CollegeGrad #nursingstudent #nursingschool #classof2025
