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John Olson, MD, PhD, Is Newest Recipient of the Campbell and Jeanette Plugge Professorship in Surgery
An investiture ceremony was held on May 23, 2013, to formally recognize John A. Olson, Jr., MD, PhD, as the newest Campbell and Jeanette Plugge Professor in Surgery.
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Annual Gala Brings Out More Than 1,000 Supporters of the University of Maryland School of Medicine
Transforming Medicine Beyond Imagination was the theme of the 2013 University of Maryland School of Medicine Gala, held May 11 at the Baltimore Convention Center. It is also the name of the largest capital campaign in School of Medicine’s history, which was publically launched at the gala.
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Chris Eckhart: Serving as an Inspiration to Younger Donors
At the age of 32, Chris Eckhart had heart surgery at the University of Maryland. Find out how he is saying thank you to the doctor who saved his life.
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John Evans: Parkinson’s Patient Who Inspired Annual Fundraiser for Research Says He Delights in the Details
For many people afflicted with Parkinson’s disease, everyday activities can be difficult. Especially the little things. Find out how John Evans is moving forward and giving back.
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In Memoriam: Andrew "Andy" B. Dunsmore, PhD, Assistant Dean for Development
Andrew “Andy” B. Dunsmore, PhD, Assistant Dean for Development at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, passed away on December 24, 2012 at his parents’ home in Maryville, Tennessee.
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Aaron P. Rapoport, M.D., Is the Inaugural Gary Jobson Professor in Medical Oncology
A ceremony was held on September 12, 2012 to invest Aaron P. Rapoport, M.D., as the inaugural Gary Jobson Professor in Medical Oncology. The honor was bestowed in recognition of excellence in clinical research and scholarly pursuits in the area of medical oncology.
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Jian-Ying Wang, MD, PhD Is the Inaugural Joseph and Corinne Schwartz Endowed Professor in Surgery
A ceremony was held on June 13, 2012 to invest Jian-Ying Wang, MD, PhD as the inaugural Joseph and Corinne Schwartz Endowed Professor in Surgery.
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“Doctors & Dialogue” Reception Draws a Crowd in Florida
This event is the first in a series of receptions that provide guests with the opportunity to interact one-on-one with esteemed faculty members at the School of Medicine, whose innovative work is advancing the face of medicine.
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More Than 200 Guests Turned Out for the University of Maryland School of Medicine's Fifth Annual "Celebrating Diversity" Dinner
The University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM ) held its fifth annual Celebrating Diversity reception and dinner on Saturday, February 4, 2012. The event was attended by over 200 guests, who gathered to honor the strides made in diversity at the School of Medicine and to raise money for the Dean Emeritus Donald E. Wilson Endowed Scholarship fund and other UMSOM diversity scholarships that provide financial assistance to minority students.
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Dean Reece Delivers the 2011 State of the School Address
“Leading Innovation and Discovery: Changing Lives Worldwide" was the theme for the 2011 State of the School Address, delivered on September 27, 2011 by E. Albert Reece, MD, PhD, MBA, Vice President for Medical Affairs, University of Maryland and the John Z. and Akiko K. Bowers Distinguished Professor and Dean, University of Maryland School of Medicine.
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Stephen Reich, MD, Is First Recipient of the Frederick Henry Prince Distinguished Professorship in Neurology
An investiture ceremony was held on September 22, 2011 to award Stephen Reich, MD, the Frederick Henry Prince Distinguished Professorship in Neurology. This professorship was established through a generous gift from Diana Prince and her husband Frederick through the Frederick Henry Prince Memorial Fund.
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Donors Dine on Behalf of the University of Maryland School of Medicine's Center for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine
On Sunday, September 18, 2011, more than 130 guests gathered at the new Rooftop Olive Room restaurant at the Inn at the Black Olive in downtown Baltimore to enjoy a sold-out evening of fine food and networking. Proceeds from ticket sales and the silent & live auctions at the event will support stem cell research at the University of Maryland School of Medicine's Center for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine.
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Student Scholarship and Awards Dinner Honors Accomplished Members of the Class of 2012
Graduation celebrations kicked off on Wednesday, May 16, 2012, with the sixth annual Student Awards & Scholarships ceremony.
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Annual Fund for Medicine Gala Raises Nearly Half a Million Dollars to Fund Research at the School of Medicine
Building Beyond Tomorrow was the theme of the 2012 Fund for Medicine Gala, held Saturday, March 3 at the Hilton Baltimore.
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University of Maryland Establishes Center for Health Related Informatics and Bioimaging
University of Maryland, Baltimore campus President Jay A. Perman, M.D., and University of Maryland School of Medicine Dean E. Albert Reece, M.D., Ph.D., M.B.A., wish to announce the establishment of a new center to unite research scientists and physicians across disciplines. The center will employ these interdisciplinary connections to enhance the use of cutting edge medical science such as genomics and personalized medicine to accelerate research discoveries and improve health care outcomes.
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University of Maryland Study: Outcomes for Traumatic Injury in Patients with Organ Translplants No Worse Than Non-Transplant Patients
In the largest study of its kind, physicians from the Department of Surgery at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC) have determined that outcomes for traumatic injury in patients with organ transplants are not worse than for non-transplanted patients, despite common presumptions among physicians.
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Alan Faden, MD, Named the Inaugural David S. Brown Professor in Trauma
An investiture ceremony was held on June 5, 2013 to formally bestow Alan Faden, MD, with the David S. Brown Professorship in Trauma.
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Lessons Learned: Women in Medical Management
Although more and more women are going into medicine, the number of women in leadership roles in the field has not been keeping pace. University of Maryland School of Medicine alumnus Deborah Shlian, MD, Class of 1972, explores this issue in her latest book.
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University of Maryland School of Medicine Institute for Genome Sciences and Center for Vaccine Development Find that Gut Bacteria Play a Key Role in Vaccination
The bacteria that live in the human gut may play an important role in immune response to vaccines and infection by wild-type enteric organisms, according to two recent studies resulting from a collaborative effort between the University of Maryland School of Medicine Institute for Genome Sciences and the Center for Vaccine Development.
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