UMMC Experts in the News
December 14, 2021
Dr. Callahan discusses rising COVID-19 case numbers. (WJZ-TV)
- Charles Callahan, DO, Vice President of Population Health at University of Maryland Medical Center
December 13, 2021
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Greg Schrank, MD, MPH, Assistant Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine and Associate Hospital Epidemiologist at the University of Maryland Medical Center
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Kirsten Lyke, MD, Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine
December 10, 2021
Dr. Forbess talks about a life-saving surgery on an infant born with a severe heart defect. (WJZ-TV)
- Joseph Forbess, MD, Surgical Director of the Children's Heart Program at University of Maryland Children's Hospital and Professor of Surgery at the UM School of Medicine
Dr. Campbell discusses the approval of COVID-19 boosters for teens 16 and 17 years old. (WBAL-TV)
- James Campbell, MD, Professor of Pediatrics at the UM School of Medicine and a pediatric infectious disease physician at University of Maryland Medical Center
December 9, 2021
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Greg Schrank, MD, MPH, Assistant Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine and Associate Hospital Epidemiologist at the University of Maryland Medical Center
Dr. Lyke discusses the approval of COVID-19 boosters for 16- and 17-year-olds. (NPR)
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Kirsten Lyke, MD, Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine
December 8, 2021
- Kathleen Neuzil, MD, MPH, Professor of Medicine and Director of the Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health at the UM School of Medicine
December 4, 2021
The University of Maryland Medical System held COVID-19 vaccine and testing clinics at Mondawmin Mall in partnership with the Maryland Department of Health. Media coverage includes WJZ-TV, WBAL-TV and WBAL-AM.
- Charles Callahan, DO, Vice President of Population Health at University of Maryland Medical Center
Dr. Frieman discusses early research into the omicron variant. (Washington Post)
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Matthew Frieman, PhD, Associate Professor of Microbiology and Immunology at the UM School of Medicine
December 3, 2021
- Charles Callahan, DO, Vice President of Population Health at University of Maryland Medical Center
December 2, 2021
Dr. Marcozzi talks about the potential holiday spike in COVID-19 cases. (Baltimore Sun)
- David Marcozzi, MD, COVID-19 Incident Commander for the University of Maryland Medical System, Senior Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer at University of Maryland Medical Center, and Professor of Emergency Medicine at the UM School of Medicine
Dr. Chen discusses the potential effectiveness of vaccines against the omicron variant of COVID-19. Media coverage includes Rolling Stone and Bloomberg.
- Wilbur Chen, MD, MS, Professor of Medicine and Chief of the Adult Clinical Studies section within the Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health at the UM School of Medicine and Director of the UMB Travel Medicine Practice
- Greg Schrank, MD, MPH, Assistant Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine and Associate Hospital Epidemiologist at the University of Maryland Medical Center
December 1, 2021
Dr. Frieman talks about whether a COVID-19 booster shot can defend against the omicron variant (WUSA), and whether the omicron variant can be detected through testing (WUSA).
- Matthew Frieman, PhD, Associate Professor of Microbiology and Immunology at the UM School of Medicine
November 30, 2021
Dr. Schrank talks about the omicron variant. Media coverage includes Baltimore Sun, Baltimore Sun Q&A and WBFF-TV.
- Greg Schrank, MD, MPH, Assistant Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine and Associate Hospital Epidemiologist at the University of Maryland Medical Center
Dr. Berry discusses Tromethamine, a preservative in Pfizer's COVID vaccine for children. (WUSA-TV)
- Andrea Berry, MD, Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the UM School of Medicine and an infectious disease pediatrician at the University of Maryland Children's Hospital
November 29, 2021
Dr. Carter talks about vaccinating children for COVID-19. (MPT's "Direct Connection")
- Rebecca Carter, MD, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the UM School of Medicine and a pediatrician at the University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus
Dr. Laurens discusses omicron and other COVID variants. (Politifact)
- Matthew Laurens, MD, MPH, Professor of Pediatrics at the UM School of Medicine
Dr. Regine was interviewed about proton therapy. (Strategies magazine)
- William Regine, MD, Executive Director of the Maryland Proton Treatment Center and the Isadore and Fannie Schneider Foxman Chairman and Professor of Radiation Oncology at the UM School of Medicine
Dr. Galvagno discusses implementation of Maryland's Critical Care Coordination Center. (EMS1.com)
- Sam Galvagno, DO, PhD, Professor of Anesthesiology at the UM School of Medicine and Medical Director of the Multi Trauma Critical Care Unit at the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center
November 23, 2021
Dr. Gandhi talks about one woman's stroke recovery. (WJZ-TV)
- Dheeraj Gandhi, MBBS, Professor of Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Director of Interventional Neuroradiology and Clinical Director, Center of Metabolic Imaging and Therapeutics at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and a neuroradiologist in the Comprehensive Stroke Center at the University of Maryland Medical Center
November 22, 2021
Drs. King and Seliger discuss how the University of Maryland Medical System ended use of race as a factor in evaluating kidney function. Media coverage includes WJZ-TV and WTOP.
- Roderick King, MD, MPH, Senior Vice President and Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer at the University of Maryland Medical System
- Stephen Seliger, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and a nephrologist at University of Maryland Medical Center
November 19, 2021
Dr. Weintraub discusses the record of drug overdose deaths in the U.S. (FOX45 Morning News)
- Eric Weintraub, MD, Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Maryland School of Medicine; Co-Director of Adult Psychiatry at University of Maryland Medical Center
November 18, 2021
Dr. Lane discusses vaccines for children. (FOX45 Morning News)
- Wendy Lane, MD, MPH, Clinical Associate Professor of Epidemiology & Public Health
November 17, 2021
Dr. Carter discusses tips for how to help children overcome their fear of shots. (USA Today)
- Rebecca Carter, MD, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the UM School of Medicine and a pediatrician at University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus
November 16, 2021
Drs. Marcozzi, Schrank and Berry dispense advice on how Marylanders can safely travel and gather for Thanksgiving. Media coverage includes WJZ-TV and FOX45.
- David Marcozzi, MD, COVID-19 Incident Commander for the University of Maryland Medical System, Professor of Emergency Medicine at the UM School of Medicine and Senior Vice President/Chief Clinical Officer for the University of Maryland Medical Center
- Greg Schrank, MD, MPH, Associate Hospital Epidemiologist at UMMC and an Assistant Professor of Medicine, Epidemiology and Public Health at the UM School of Medicine
- Andrea Berry, MD, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the UM School of Medicine and a pediatric infectious diseases specialist at UMMC
November 15, 2021
- Andrea Berry, MD, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Maryland School of Medicine
November 12, 2021
Dr. Berry speaks about the importance for children to get vaccinated for COVID-19. (WBFF)
- Andrea Berry, MD, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Maryland School of Medicine
November 11, 2021
Dr. Lyke explains the findings of a study on mixing and matching COVID-19 booster shots. (WRC)
- Kirsten Lyke, MD, Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine
November 9, 2021
- Lauren Williams, RN, a nursing assistant at University of Maryland Medical Center
November 8, 2021
Dr. Kheirbek discusses palliative care for the incarcerated. (WYPR's "Midday")
- Raya Kheirbek, MD, Professor of Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine; Chief of Palliative Medicine at University of Maryland Medical Center
Dr. Wickwire talks about adjusting to the end of Daylight Saving Time. (WBAL-TV)
- Emerson Wickwire, PhD, Professor of Medicine, Director of the Insomnia Program at the UM School of Medicine and a sleep disorder specialist at the University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus
November 7, 2021
- Rebecca Carter, MD, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the UM School of Medicine and a pediatrician at University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus
Dr. Callahan talks about the pediatric COVID-19 vaccine clinics hosted by the Baltimore Convention Center Field Hospital. Media coverage includes WBAL-TV and WJZ-TV.
- Charles Callahan, DO, Vice President of Population Health at University of Maryland Medical Center and Medical Director of BCCFH
November 5, 2021
- Greg Schrank, MD, MPH, Assistant Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine and an infectious diseases physician and epidemiologist at University of Maryland Medical Center
- Allison Lankford, MD, Assistant Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences at the UM School of Medicine and a Critical Care OB-GYN at University of Maryland Medical Center
November 2, 2021
Dr. Purekal and patient Constance Taylor discuss monoclonal antibody treatments. (WMAR)
- Sophia Purekal, MD, Medical Director of the COVID Infusion Center at the Baltimore Convention Center Field Hospital