
Silver Spring Woman Becomes First Adult Sickle Cell Disease Patient in Maryland to Receive FDA-Approved Gene Therapy
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Silver Spring Woman Becomes First Adult Sickle Cell Disease Patient in Maryland to Receive FDA-Approved Gene Therapy

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Jacob Wynes, DPM , FACFAS (Orthopaedics) was interviewed about wearing proper footwear during Preakness weekend festivities.
Raya E. Kheirbek, MD (Medicine), authored an op-ed on end of life planning in the Washington Post.
Nathaniel C. Robbins, MD (Pediatrics) was interviewed in this Fox 45 segment on children, teens, and caffeine-laden energy drinks.
Jennie Law, MD, (Medicine) is quoted in a story about the first patient in Maryland to receive gene therapy for sickle cell disease.
Kirsten E. Lyke, MD (Medicine) is quoted in multiple articles about Marylanders who were recently exposed to hantavirus.
Rozalina G. McCoy, MD, MS (Medicine) is quoted in two articles on preventing osteoporosis.
Saskia Popescu, PhD, MA, MPH, (Epidemiology & Public Health) was interviewed by NewsNation regarding a recent hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship.
Iqbal Hamza, PhD, (Pediatrics) and Dean Mark Gladwin, MD are quoted in coverage of Dr. Hamza's new study finding a new pathway allowing red blood cells to make hemoglobin under stress.
Jacob Wynes, DPM, MS, UMSOM Associate Professor and Chief of Podiatric Services, is quoted in this NBC Select story about toe separators.
Wilbur Chen, MD, UMSOM Professor of Medicine and Chief of the Adult Clinical Studies section within the Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health, is quoted in this DNYUZ story about drug-resistant shigella, which can cause diarrhea.








Dean Mark Gladwin spent time meeting with UMBC students, answering questions, exchanging ideas, and discussing what it takes to pursue meaningful careers in healthcare and research. #DeanGladwinOnTheMove
A first for Maryland! The University of Maryland Medical Center treated 41‑year‑old Jessica Ceja, a patient with Sickle Cell Disease, using her own genetically modified stem cells—a gene therapy with potential for a long‑term cure. A major milestone in precision medicine . 🧬💜
Smiles, surprises, and the start of something incredible. Today, we celebrate the dedication, perseverance, and excellence of our students as they learn where they will continue their training and begin shaping the future of patient care. Congratulations to all who matched!👏🩺
New research from @GenomeScience helps close that gap—showing how history lives in our DNA and why representation matters for medicine.
After 18 years of dedicated service, Dr. David Stewart is stepping down as Chair of Family & Community Medicine. As Interim Chair, Dr. Davis brings nationally recognized expertise in family medicine, population health, and women’s health. Let's welcome Dr. Davis to her new role!
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