The UMB Pulse Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Discover the journey of Carmen Farmer, a standout University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law alumna and Team USA Rugby Olympian, who now champions land and water conservation in Colorado. In this episode of "The Pulse," recorded during the Podcast Movement Conference in Denver, Colorado, our co-hosts dive deep into Carmen's transition from the rugby fie...

Send us Fan Mail Celebrate National Breastfeeding Month with an eye-opening conversation featuring B'More For Healthy Babies Director Stacey B. Stephens and lactation counselor Shasha Satchell ! Discover how this collaborative program is revolutionizing the lives of new mothers, babies, and even fathers in Baltimore, transforming communities like the Upton/Druid Heights neighborhood, which wi...

Send us Fan Mail The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) has several programs and opportunities to help student entrepreneurs go from idea to invention. The Graduate Research Innovation District (The Grid) is a one-stop-shop for anything related to entrepreneurial and innovation education and is located in the Health Sciences and Human Services Library. Jenny Owens, ScD, MS, associate dean, Un...

Send us Fan Mail Commencement is a time for celebration and inspiration for new graduates ready to change the world. In this episode, co-hosts Dana Rampolla and Charles Schelle share their personal favorite speeches from this year's University of Maryland, Baltimore graduation ceremonies. First is Congressman Jamie Raskin (D-Md.), who spoke at the University of Maryland School of Social Work...

Send us Fan Mail A new wave of generative artificial intelligence (AI) is proving to be a disruptor across industries. How can artificial intelligence and tools like Chat GPT improve health care? What are the pitfalls? The University of Maryland Medical Intelligent Imaging (UM2ii) Center is an academic research hub for revolutionizing medical imaging AI housed in the University of Maryland School...

Send us Fan Mail As recreational marijuana is readied to be legalized in Maryland come July, there will still be a demand for medical cannabis. Catrena Almonte, MS ’21, is a graduate from the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy’s MS in Medical Cannabis Science and Therapeutics program housed at the Universities at Shady Grove, and she is preparing for the next steps in her cannabis career as...

Send us Fan Mail March 17 is World Sleep Day, and it might be a challenge for teens and pre-teens to get all the shuteye they need this month. Between the start of Daylight Saving Time and the arrival of spring and all of the activities that come with the warmer months, there are plenty of events that can disrupt a good night's rest. This month’s "Pulse" guest is talking all about s...

Send us Fan Mail Happy Valentine's Day! In this bonus episode, we continue our discussion about in-law relationships to focus on how Black fathers-in-law and sons-in-law can create healthy bonds. Ericka Lewis, PhD, MSW, assistant professor at the University of Maryland School of Social Work (UMSSW) , and Brianna Lemmons, PhD, MSW , assistant professor at the Baylor University Diana R. Garland...

Send us Fan Mail Whether you recently got engaged or might get a proposal on Valentine's Day or in the upcoming months, it may mean meeting your in-laws for the first time or building your relationship with them more fully. University of Maryland School of Social Work professors Geoff Greif, PhD, MSW, and Michael Woolley, PhD, MSW, provide tips and anecdotes of how married couples get along w...

Send us Fan Mail Each summer, University of Maryland School of Dentistry alumna Kathryn Pawlak, DDS '19, returns to the University of Maryland, Baltimore to inspire teenagers to become dentists through her Discovering Dentistry Camp she created through her non-profit Planet Smilez . Pawlak created Planet Smilez as an undergraduate at Hobart and William Smith Colleges in New York, and in this...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Karen Kotloff finds herself in remote areas of sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia to help children survive diarrheal illnesses that we take for granted in the United States thanks to our health care system. Kotloff discusses what her work in global health looks like, in part thanks to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation , and explains why some countries continue to battle t...

Send us Fan Mail Shows like "CSI" have made forensic evidence flashy, brought to TVs with cases wrapped in under an hour. Some types of forensic evidence, like pattern matching, aren't as reliable as what a TV show might make it appear to be, and it's a challenge to address the reliability of certain pattern matching evidence in courtrooms, according to Maneka Sinha, JD , assoc...

Send us Fan Mail When will you be able to grab a bite to eat in the new Lexington Market? What surprises will you find as you walk through the brightly lit new building? From highly crafted merchant stalls to Baltimore's Biggest Stoop,  Baltimore Public Markets Corp. President and CEO Paul Ruppert and Director of Marketing, Cherrie Woods, dish on all of the latest of Baltimore's flagship...

Send us Fan Mail You might know that Edgar Allan Poe is buried in Baltimore, but do you know the story behind the burial ground of his final resting place? And did you know there are catacombs in Baltimore? It's a perfect historic Halloween haunt! The Westminster Hall and Burying Ground is under the care of the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law , and October is a popular...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when you feel trapped or threatened in a relationship because of money? For National Domestic Abuse Awareness Month, we're talking about an often unseen form: financial and economic abuse. University of Maryland School of Social Work Dean Judy Postmus, PhD, ACSW, (4:12) will share what she's learned from survivors through her research, helping to identify wh...

Send us Fan Mail What is it like researching COVID-19 — the disease that has changed the world? And where do we go from here? University of Maryland School of Medicine Professor of Microbiology and Immunology Matthew Frieman, PhD, takes us on his journey in this supersized episode to researching coronaviruses (2:41), the future of therapeutic medications battling COVID-19 (20:38), and what we shou...

Send us Fan Mail In this bonus episode, we "Go the Distance" on the history and legacy of the real Archie "Moonlight" Graham, who many people know from the "Field of Dreams" movie portrayed by Burt Lancaster and Frank Whaley. Graham was a 1905 alumnus of the University of Maryland School of Medicine and made historic contributions in the field of medicine, specificall...

Send us Fan Mail  Discover the stories of just some of the 40,000-plus artifacts inside the Dr. Samuel D. Harris National Museum of Dentistry , located on the campus of the University of Maryland, Baltimore. The museum has reopened to the public with two new exhibits (13:38), and of course, fan favorites including George Washington's dentures (16:35).  Scott Swank, DDS, MS, MBA, FACD, clinica...

Send us Fan Mail The UMB Pulse is taking a look at campus and neighborhood landmarks for the summer with our first stop at Davidge Hall, which is the oldest building used for medical education in the Western Hemisphere. Larry Pitrof, executive director or the Medical Alumni Association of the University of Maryland, shares stories of the beginnings of the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) an...

Send us Fan Mail For 50 years, the Maryland Poison Center (MPC) has provided worried parents, families, and individuals with expert medical advice on treatment, prevention, and education. Housed at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy (UMSOP), MPC is certified by the American Association of Poison Control Centers as a regional poison center. Bruce Anderson, PharmD, DABAT , professor, Depa...

Send us Fan Mail Marlene Matarese, PhD, MSW, principal investigator, and Angela Weeks, DBA, MPA, director, both from National SOGIE Center . talk about their work with the center for the LGBTQ+ youth community. The National SOGIE Center offers resources and support primarily for providers — such as behavioral health, juvenile justice and child welfare systems — who serve youth with diverse sexual...

Send us Fan Mail Bridging research to the community, The PATIENTS Program at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy excels at giving communities ownership in visiting medical research through patient-centered outcomes. Executive Director and School of Pharmacy Professor C. Daniel Mullins, PhD, and Engagement Specialist Rodney Elliott are our guests. They discuss an exciting partnership betw...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Shantay McKinily, MS, talks about her personal journey as a Baltimore City educator and principal, experiences that led to her current position as director of the Positive Schools Center (PSC) , a program aligned with the University of Maryland School of Social Work’s (UMSSW) Social Work Community Outreach Service . McKinily and her team train and support principa...

Send us Fan Mail It's a new season for The UMB Pulse. This season is dedicated to "Change Makers" — tune in to learn more about how our own UMB Change Makers  are making a difference. Our first guest is Lisa Rawlings, MBA , director of workforce development and job readiness for the University of Maryland, Baltimore Office of Community Engagement (3:29). We will also talk to a workf...

Send us Fan Mail The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is filled with artistically talented people, as well as art patrons of our local venues. To share what the UMB Council for the Arts & Culture is up to, we chat with Jennifer Litchman, MA , senior vice president for external relations; Nancy Gordon , executive director of protocol and special events; and our very own Dana Rampolla , t...