And it’s a great place to work too!

University of Maryland Named Top 10 Research Institution - News Annual Survey Puts University Research at No. 14 Overall, No. 9 Among Public Institutions.

Maryland research is rising 📈
Now No. 14 overall and No. 9 among public institutions in the NSF’s HERD survey! @umaryland.edu & @univofmaryland.bsky.social, ranked as one enterprise, topped $1.5B in R&D—up $154M+ YoY.

Opinion | Trump Unmasked

Excellent use of scientific research in humans and animal models - Trump Unmasked www.nytimes.com/2026/01/13/o...

Big news in brain research! 🧠

Dr. Marc Simard receives the Javits Neuroscience Investigator Award—a 7-year, $4.34M grant from NIH for his pioneering work on brain swelling and injury.

🔗 bit.ly/43WkVLm

#Neuroscience #MedEd #MedSky #Research

Big Congratulations to Dr. Marco Venniro! 🎉

This prestigious award recognizes early-career scientists making groundbreaking strides in addiction research.

Thank you Dr. Venniro for all your hard work! 🏆👏

#Research #Award #MedEd #MedSky

So excited to see Esa recognized for her amazing work to date and her tremendous potential, she will have an impact

Congratulations to Dr. Esa Davis on being elected to the National Academy of Medicine! 🎉👏

Her work in maternal health & health equity is shaping guidelines and improving lives nationwide.

🔗 Learn more about Dr. Davis's accomplishments: bit.ly/3WdlBaV

#NAM #HealthEquity #MedEd #MedSky #Leadership

A fantastic event for young and wild alike!

Has a Mentor Impacted Your Journey in Behavioral Neuroendocrinology?

The Larry Young Mentorship Award was established by SBN to honor Larry's exceptional dedication to mentoring graduate students, postdocs, and junior faculty.

Nomination Deadline: Monday October 13
That's TODAY!

We are reaping the benefits of your training of Lucy as we speak! Applying SLEAP and sDANNCE to adolescent play

Autism and Tylenol: Exploring the Evidence on Acetaminophen in Pregnancy - NAM Margaret McCarthy discusses the genetics of autism, how to interpret associations with Tylenol (acetaminophen) use in health studies, and why medical guidance matters.

nam.edu/news-and-ins...

Don’t worry…..

Incredibly grateful to be one of the 2025 BBRF Young Investigator Grant awardees!
Thank you to @bbrfoundation.bsky.social and to my mentors for their support along the way!

Abstinence from cocaine self-administration promotes microglial pruning of astrocytes, which drives cocaine-seeking behavior Rodent drug self-administration leads to a compromised ability of nucleus accumbens astrocytes to maintain glutamate homeostasis as well as to reducti…

I am SO EXCITED to share this one! The latest paper from the lab is online in @cp-cellreports.bsky.social. We show microglia prune NAc astrocyte processes during abstinence from cocaine-self ad which drives later drug seeking behavior.

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Abstract submission for the Fall 2025 cycle of the Baltimore Brain Series award is now open! Nominees will give an in-person talk at the awarding institution. Apply here by September 5th: redcap.link/baltimorebra...

@jhu.edu @um-mind.bsky.social @umaryland.edu @umsomneurosci.bsky.social

Assistant Professor - Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Neuroscience - Department of Neuroscience University of California, Berkeley is hiring. Apply now!

Come join our new Department of Neuroscience @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social as an Assistant Professor! aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05041

Nature: Cancelling mRNA studies is the highest irresponsibility

go.nature.com/3HDx4wD

cc Jay Bhattacharya

announcement page showing a headshot of Leonardo Parra-Rivas and the UM-MIND logo

We are so excited to announce that Leonardo Parra-Rivas, PhD, will be joining us in December as an Assistant Professor in UM-MIND and the Department of Neurology!

Leo's work focuses on the molecular pathways underlying synucleinopathies, including Parkinson's disease and LB dementia. Welcome, Leo!

🚨 Deadline for nominations extended! 🚨

You have one week to nominate someone doing exceptional neuroscience work! 🧠

Whether they’re in the lab, behind the scenes, or amplifying science through communication—nominate them now before the window closes 👩‍🔬 👨‍🔬

📍Recently, we joined #Baltimore leaders at a community health summit led by engAGE With Heart.

💬 “Not just a program, but a ministry.”

🏥 Drs. Esa Davis & Chuck Callahan called for trust-based hubs—churches, barbershops, libraries—to bridge gaps in care.

🔗 bit.ly/456ADob

#PublicHealth #MedED

Dr. Graeme Woodworth & Dr. Moran Roni Levin received the University System of Maryland Board of Regents Faculty Awards for research & teaching! 🏅🩺

👏 Congrats to these inspiring leaders!

🔗 Learn more about these awards here: bit.ly/41s2Lj1

#Award #MedEd #Maryland #HigherEd

‘Congress has your back’: US senators tell scientists they want to protect NIH budget Senate budget bill includes small increase for the health-research agency — but faces a long road before being signed into law. Senate budget bill includes small increase for the health-research agency — but faces a long road before being signed into law.

“To the scientists wondering if there will even be an NIH by the end of this administration, this committee’s resounding message is: ‘Yes, Congress has your back’,” said @murray.senate.gov

We’re not near the finish line yet - but this is a strong step in the right direction.

zurl.co/AzSK7

Teen suicide is on the decline, new federal data shows The 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health report found that in recent years, depression and suicidal thoughts and behaviors in teens have declined.

The 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health report found that in recent years, depression and suicidal thoughts and behaviors in teens have declined.

A reminder about the importance of healthcare to every single state

www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

@umneurosurgery.bsky.social @medschool.umaryland.edu

You won’t want to miss the 2025 annual PIN retreat on August 22 - this is a fantastic opportunity to connect with your colleagues and enjoy Patapsco Park! Register by August 5 here: umaryland.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

Opinion | Doctors Have Lost Their Mount Olympus of Medicine

Doctors Have Lost Their Mount Olympus of Medicine www.nytimes.com/2025/07/28/o...

Get vaccinated y'all!

💡 Discover how Dr. @fertiglab.bsky.social is pioneering the use of mathematical models for medicine: bit.ly/4f6b1La

#MedEd #Research #Genomics #Science🧪 #WomenInStem #Biology #ClinicalTrials