COVID-19 Experts in the News 2022
Articles and Media Appearances
Throughout the course of this pandemic, the experts at University of Maryland Medical System have been the source for hundreds of news stories on topics ranging from prevention and treatment to research and vaccine.
October 13, 2022
Dr. Berry stresses the importance of COVID-19 boosters for children. (WYPR-FM)
- Andrea Berry, MD, Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the UM School of Medicine and Pediatric Infectious Disease Physician at the University of Maryland Children's Hospital
October 12, 2022
Dr. Campbell reacts to the approval of COVID-19 boosters for children. (The Washington Post)
- James Campbell, MD, MS, Professor of Pediatrics at the UM School of Medicine and Pediatric Infectious Disease Physician at the University of Maryland Children's Hospital
September 21, 2022
- Greg Schrank, MD, MPH, Assistant Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine and Hospital Epidemiologist at the University of Maryland Medical Center
September 19, 2022
Dr. Schrank talks about the current state of the COVID-19 pandemic. (The Baltimore Sun)
- Greg Schrank, MD, MPH, Assistant Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine and Hospital Epidemiologist at the University of Maryland Medical Center
September 7, 2022
Dr. Schrank talks about bivalent COVID-19 booster shots (Capital News Service)
- Greg Schrank, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine and Hospital Epidemiologist at the University of Maryland Medical Center
August 17, 2022
Dr. Postolache explains post-COVID "brain fog" symptoms. (STAT)
- Teodor Postolache, MD, Professor of Psychiatry at the UM School of Medicine and psychiatrist at the University of Maryland Medical Center
August 17, 2022
Dr. Fitzpatrick discusses COVID-19 policy changes at Baltimore-area schools. (The Baltimore Sun)
- Meagan Fitzpatrick, PhD, Assistant Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine,
July 25, 2022
Dr. Schrank talks about the BA.5 subvariant of COVID-19. (WYPR-FM)
- Gregory Schrank, MD, MPH, Assistant Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine and Hospital Epidemiologist at University of Maryland Medical Center
July 25, 2022
Dr. Schrank talks about the COVID-19 antiviral Paxlovid. (WBFF-TV)
- Gregory Schrank, MD, MPH, Assistant Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine and Hospital Epidemiologist at University of Maryland Medical Center
July 25, 2022
- Andrea Levine, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine and program director of the Critical Care Medicine Fellowship at the UM School of Medicine, and an Internal Medicine Physician at University of Maryland Medical Center; and David Marcozzi, MD, Professor of Emergency Medicine at the UM School of Medicine and Chief Clinical Officer and a Senior Vice President of University of Maryland Medical Center
July 21, 2022
Dr. Deming talks about the effectiveness of booster shots against new variants. (WTOP-FM)
- Meagan Deming, MD, PhD, Instructor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine
July 21, 2022
- Matthew Laurens, MD, Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the UM School of Medicine and Pediatric Emergency Physician at University of Maryland Medical Center
July 19, 2022
Dr. Kotloff reacts to federal approval of the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine. (The Baltimore Sun)
- Karen Kotloff, MD, Professor of Pediatrics at the UM School of Medicine and Pediatric Infectious Disease Physician at University of Maryland Children's Hospital
July 18, 2022
- Andrea Levine, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine and Program Director of the Critical Care Medicine Fellowship at the UM School of Medicine and Internal Medicine physician at the University of Maryland Medical Center
July 17, 2022
Dr. Chen talks about the development of seasonal COVID-19 shots. (The Atlantic)
- Wilbur Chen, MD, 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 Infectious Diseases Physician at the University of Maryland Medical Center
July 15, 2022
Dr. Kotloff talks about the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine, trials of which she led. (WBFF-TV)
- Karen Kotloff, MD, Professor of Pediatrics at the UM School of Medicine and Pediatric Infectious Disease Physician at University of Maryland Children's Hospital
July 13, 2022
Dr. Schrank explains the danger of the BA.5 subvariant. (The Baltimore Banner)
- Gregory Schrank, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine and Hospital Epidemiologist at University of Maryland Medical Center
July 11, 2022
Dr. Neuzil talks about the BA.5 subvariant of COVID-19. (The Baltimore Sun)
- Kathleen Neuzil, MD, Director of the Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health at the University of Maryland School of Medicine
July 3, 2022
Chang highlights elastomeric respirators as an alternative to N95 masks. (The New York Times)
- Jim Chang, Director of Safety and Environmental Health at University of Maryland Medical Center
July 2, 2022
- Charles Callahan, DO, Vice President of Population Health at University of Maryland Medical Center and Chief Medical Officer for the Baltimore Convention Center Field Hospital
June 23, 2022
- Gregory Mesa, PT, MSPT, COMPT, Rehabilitation Manager at University of Maryland Medical Center
June 22, 2022
Dr. Nitri talks about a pandemic-related drop in cancer screenings. (WBAL-TV)
- Shana Nitri, MD, Assistant Professor of Family Medicine at the UM School of Medicine and Director of the Baltimore City Cancer Program at the UM Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center
May 26, 2022
- Kathleen Neuzil, MD, Director of the Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health at the UM School of Medicine; and Wilbur Chen, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine
May 25, 2022
Dr. Getzoff talks about the use of telehealth in psychological treatments. (WBFF-TV)
- Elizabeth Getzoff, PhD, Senior Pediatric Psychologist at Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital
May 24, 2022
Dr. Moser writes about blood clotting abnormalities caused by COVID-19. (Southern Maryland News)
- Joe Moser, MD, Chief Medical Officer of UM Charles Regional Medical Center
May 24, 2022
- Kathleen Neuzil, MD, Director of the Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health at the UM School of Medicine; and Wilbur Chen, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine
May 4, 2022
Dr. Callahan talks about Test to Treat availability at the State Center testing clinic. (WMAR-TV)
- Charles Callahan, DO, Vice President of Population Health at University of Maryland Medical Center and Director of the Baltimore Convention Center Field Hospital COVID Task Force
May 4, 2022
- Charles Callahan, DO, Vice President of Population Health at University of Maryland Medical Center and Director of the Baltimore Convention Center Field Hospital COVID Task Force
April 23, 2022
- Andrea Berry, MD, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the UM School of Medicine and Infectious Diseases Pediatrician at the University of Maryland Medical Center
April 20, 2022
Dr. Amin talks about the end of the federal mask mandate. (WBFF-TV)
- Vinisha Amin, MD, Hospitalist at UM Upper Chesapeake Health
April 20, 2022
- Wilbur Chen, MD, MS, Professor of Medicine and Chief of the Adult Clinical Studies section in the Center for Vaccine Development at the UM School of Medicine and Infectious Diseases Physician at University of Maryland Medical Center
April 18, 2022
Dr. Neuzil speaks to a rise in COVID-19 cases. (Bloomberg)
- Kathleen Neuzil, MD, MPH, Professor of Medicine and Director of the Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health at the UM School of Medicine
April 8, 2022
Dr. Schrank talks about the emergent BA.2 strain of COVID-19. (Health)
- Greg Schrank, MD, MPH, Assistant Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine and Hospital Epidemiologist at University of Maryland Medical Center
April 1, 2022
- Gregory Schrank, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine and an infectious diseases physician and epidemiologist at University of Maryland Medical Center
March 23, 2022
- James Campbell, MD Professor of Pediatrics, UM School of Medicine and Infectious Diseases Pediatrician at University of Maryland Medical Center
March 22, 2022
Dr. Marcozzi explains the proper fit for N95 masks. (Popular Science)
- David Marcozzi, MD, Professor of Emergency Medicine at the UM School of Medicine and SVP/Clinical Care Officer at University of Maryland Medical Center
March 21, 2022
Dr. Lyke talks about who may need an additional COVID-19 booster shot. (WBFF-TV)
- Kirsten Lyke, MD, Professor of Medicine and Director of the Malaria Vaccine and Challenge Unit at the UM School of Medicine, and Infectious Diseases physician at University of Maryland Medical Center
March 16, 2022
- Scott Jerome, DO, Assistant Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine and Cardiologist at University of Maryland Medical Center
March 14, 2022
- Joe Moser, MD, Chief Medical Officer of UM Charles Regional Medical Center
March 14, 2022
Dr. Laurens talks about entering the next phase of the pandemic. (Montgomery Community Media)
- Matthew Laurens, MD, MPH, Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the UM School of Medicine and Infectious Diseases Pediatrician at University of Maryland Medical Center
March 14, 2022
Dr. Campbell says children who have had COVID-19 should still get the vaccine. (ArcaMax)
- James Campbell, MD, Professor of Pediatrics, UM School of Medicine and Infectious Diseases Pediatrician at University of Maryland Medical Center"
March 11, 2022
Dr. Custer says it's safe for children to return to school without masks. (WBFF-TV)
- Jason Wayne Custer, MD, Associate Professor and Director of Patient Safety at University of Maryland Medical Center
March 10, 2022
- James Daniel Campbell, MD, Professor of Pediatrics at the UM School of Medicine
March 6, 2022
- Meghan Fitzpatrick, PhD, Assistant Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine
March 1, 2022
- David Marcozzi, MD, COVID-19 Incident Commander, University of Maryland Medical System; Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and Senior Vice President/Chief Clinical Officer at the University of Maryland Medical Center
February 28, 2022
Dr. Custer talks about the latest science on COVID-19 and children. (MPT)
- Jason Wayne Custer, MD, Associate Professor at the UM School of Medicine and Director of Patient Safety at the University of Maryland Medical Center.
February 25, 2022
- Gregory M. Schrank, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine
February 22, 2022
- Richie Stever, MHA, CHFM, Vice President of Real Estate and Property Management for the University of Maryland Medical System
February 14, 2022
- Matthew Frieman, PhD, Associate Professor of Microbiology and Immunology at the UM School of Medicine
February 14, 2022
Dr. Englum says checkups missed during the pandemic will lead to a spike in cancer cases. (Vox)
- Brian Englum, MD, Assistant Professor of Surgery at the UM School of Medicine and Pediatric Surgeon at University of Maryland Medical Center
February 13, 2022
Dr. Levine and Wheeler talk about caring for post-COVID symptoms. (The Baltimore Sun)
- Andrea R. Levine, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine and Program Director of the Critical Care Medicine Fellowship at the UM School of Medicine and Pulmonary and Critical Care Specialist at University of Maryland Medical Center
- Kristy Wheeler, MSN, RN, CNOR, Senior Clinical Nurse at University of Maryland Medical Center
February 11, 2022
Dr. Fitzpatrick speaks about the continued need for masks. (WBFF-TV)
- Meagan Fitzpatrick, PhD, Assistant Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine
February 9, 2022
- Fermin Barrueto, Jr, Chief Medical Officer for University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health
February 9, 2022
Dr. Moser urges continued vigilance in the face of the pandemic. (Southern Maryland News)
- Joe Moser, MD, Chief Medical Officer for UM Charles Regional Health
February 9, 2022
Dr. Lyke talks about when after a COVID infection someone should get vaccinated. (Popular Science)
- Kirsten E. Lyke, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine
February 8, 2022
Dr. Onigbanjo talks about the downsides of social distancing for kids. (Healthline)
- Mutiat Onigbanjo, MD, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the UM School of Medicine, Pediatrician at University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus and Attending Physician in the Newborn Nursery at University of Maryland Children's Hospital
February 8, 2022
- Wilbur H. Chen, MD, Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine
February 5, 2022
- K.C. Coffey, MD, MPH, Assistant Professor of Epidemiology and Public Health at the UM School of Medicine and Epidemiologist at University of Maryland Medical Center
February 1, 2022
Dr. Schrank talks about the groups most vulnerable to COVID-19. (WTOP)
- Gregory M. Schrank, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine
January 31, 2022
- Matthew Frieman, PhD, Associate Professor of Microbiology and Immunology at the UM School of Medicine
January 28, 2022
- Mohammad Sajadi, MD, Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine and Infectious Diseases physician at University of Maryland Medical Center
- Jacqueline Bork, MD, Visiting Instructor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine and Infectious Diseases physician at the University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center
January 21, 2022
- Magali Fontaine, MD, PhD, Medical Director of Transfusion Services at University of Maryland Medical Center and Professor of Pathology at the UM School of Medicine
January 19, 2022
- Omer Awan, MD, MPH a musculoskeletal radiologist at University of Maryland Medical Center and Associate Professor of Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine and Associate Vice Chair of Education in the Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine at the UM School of Medicine
Dr. Marcozzi talks about proper use of N95 and KN95 masks. (WMAR-TV)
- David Marcozzi, MD, COVID-19 Incident Commander, University of Maryland Medical System; Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and Senior Vice President/Chief Clinical Officer at the University of Maryland Medical Center
January 14, 2022
Dr. Schrank reacts to the news that health insurers must cover at-home COVID-19 tests. (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