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Growing global health and social care collaborations

In October 2025, early-career researchers and doctoral students from U21 member institutions and a policy leader convened in Dublin for the biannual Universitas 21 Health Research Exchange (U21HREx) symposium. Chaired by Dr. Negin Fouladi of the University of Maryland (UMD), the U21HREx network brings together participants from UMD, the University of Birmingham and University College Dublin as a growing global community of practice.

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UMD team finds E. coli, MRSA in Potomac River after sewage spill

Following one of the largest sewage spills in U.S. history, University of Maryland researchers have detected high levels of fecal-related bacteria and disease-causing pathogens in the Potomac River, raising urgent public health concerns and underscoring the risks posed by aging sewer infrastructure.

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We are looking to recruit new graduate and undergraduate students who are passionate about our research.  Contact Dr. Prior at sprior@umd.edu.

Featured/Recent Publications:

Springer-Sapp, C.B., O. Ogbara, O. Addison, S. Kuzmiak-Glancy, S.J. Prior. Impacts of sarcopenia and resistance training on skeletal muscle expression of mitochondrial quality control proteins. Journal of Frailty & Aging. 14:100090, 2025. View full publication. 

Healthy aging is the main focus of the research in the Cardiometabolic Mechanisms Laboratory. We use both acute exercise and chronic exercise interventions in translational research studies to determine mechanisms by which the risk for aging-associated may be reduced in older adults. Our lab employs state of the art techniques with both in vivo and ex vivo assessments to connect outcomes and mechanisms at the molecular, cellular, organ, and whole-body level in older adults.

  

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April 10 - to April 11
Xfinity Center

2026 Gymkana Home Show

Come celebrate Gymkana's 80 year history at this year's annual Home Show! Prepare to be dazzled and captivated as we invite you to experience the epitome of athleticism, grace, and sheer excitement. Established in 1946, The University of Maryland Gymkana Troupe has proudly showcased the unparalleled...

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