Could a pill designed for blood sugar control help rebuild the human jaw?That’s one of the questions driving Abraham Schneider, DDS, PhD, associate professor and chair of the Department of Oncology and Diagnostic Sciences at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry. With support from the National Institutes of Health, Schneider is studying how metformin, a widely used and affordable drug for type 2 diabetes, might also help regenerate craniofacial bone — offering a new, cost-effective strategy to treat damage caused by trauma or disease.“We are trying to regenerate a craniofacial bone that is affected by several conditions, including periodontal disease and trauma,” Schneider said. “So, we are trying to look for new ways of regenerating bone.”#OralCancer #DentalResearch #BreakthroughsCantWait #NIHResearch #HeadNeckCancer #CraniofacialBiology #CancerTreatment #UniversityOfMaryland #MedicalBreakthroughs

What if we could regenerate bone using a medication already on the market?At the University of Maryland, Baltimore, researchers are exploring how metformin — a drug commonly used to treat diabetes — could be repurposed to stimulate bone growth and healing.This is just one of many NIH-funded breakthroughs at UMB with the power to transform medicine and save lives.🧪 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#BreakthroughsCantWait #BoneRegeneration #MetforminResearch #DiabetesDrugInnovation #MedicalBreakthroughs #UMBResearch #NIHfunding #TissueEngineering

Congratulations to the University of Maryland, Baltimore Class of 2025. This year, we present Seven Students, One Conversations, speaking to graduates from each of UMB's seven schools.Provost and Executive Vice President Roger Ward, EdD, JD, MSL, MPA, asks these students about their experiences at UMB as they pause, reflect and look forward to their futures after graduation.

Could exercise be part of a mental health plan?This University of Maryland, Baltimore research funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is exploring how exercise affects the brain — helping improve mood, reduce anxiety, and build cognitive resilience.Ian Kleckner, PhD, MPH, is an associate professor and director of the Cancer Control Mind & Body Lab at the University of Maryland School of Nursing.This is part of Breakthroughs Can’t Wait: Changing the Future Today, a campaign highlighting the power of federally funded research to transform lives.🔗 Learn more: https://www.umaryland.edu/breakthroughs#BreakthroughsCantWait #MentalHealth #ExerciseForTheMind #NIHfunding #BrainHealth #ScienceForWellbeing

Could a simple workout before chemo help prevent painful nerve damage?Ian Kleckner, PhD, MPH, associate professor and director of the Cancer Control Mind & Body Lab at the University of Maryland School of Nursing is conducting NIH-funded research to see how exercise may reduce chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN), giving patients more control over their recovery.This is part of Breakthroughs Can’t Wait: Changing the Future Today, a campaign showcasing federally funded research improving lives across Maryland and beyond.🔗 Learn more: https://www.umaryland.edu/breakthroughs#BreakthroughsCantWait #CancerResearch #ChemotherapySupport #Neuropathy #NIHfunding #ExerciseForHealth #OncologyCare #CIPN