Articles and Media Appearances

January 31, 2022

Dr. Frieman talks about a potential of an ongoing vaccine study involving animals at The Maryland Zoo. (The Baltimore Sun)

  • Matthew Frieman, PhD, Associate Professor of Microbiology and Immunology at the UM School of Medicine

January 28, 2022

Dr. Sajadi reacts to a study that suggests COVID-19 may have seasons for different temperature zones. (The Washington Post)

  • Mohammad Sajadi, MD, Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine and Infectious Diseases physician at University of Maryland Medical Center

Dr. Bork speaks about the impact of misuse and overuse of antibiotics on increased antibiotic resistance during the COVID-19 pandemic. (National Geographic)

  • 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 27, 2022

Dr. Schrank talks about the pairing of a downward trend in COVID-19 cases with an upward trend in deaths. (Baltimore Sun)

  • Gregory Schrank, MD, MPH, hospital epidemiologist at University of Maryland Medical Center and Assistant Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine

January 26, 2022

Dr. Doctor discusses research into artificial blood. (Scripps’ national bureau)

  • Allan Doctor, MD, Professor of Pediatrics at the UM School of Medicine and Critical Care Pediatrician at University of Maryland Medical Center

January 24, 2022

Dr. Knight discusses reasons people have not gotten vaccinated for COVID-19. (WYPR's podcast "The Daily Dose")

  • Stephanie Knight, MD, Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the UM School of Medicine and Chief of Psychiatry and Vice President of the Medical Staff at University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus

Dr. Huffner talks about hopes for relief to the COVID-19 surge in eastern and western Maryland. (Baltimore Sun)

  • William Huffner, MD, MBA, Chief Medical Officer and Senior Vice President, Medical Affairs for UM Shore Regional Health

January 21, 2022

Dr. Fontaine talks about a shortage of blood donations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Baltimore Sun)

  • 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

Dr. Mohiuddin discusses the techniques used to preserve the pig heart used in the xenotransplantation surgery, as well as his work to square the surgery with his devout Muslim faith. (Vice)

  • Muhammad Mohiuddin, MBBS, Director of the Cardiac Xenotransplantation Program at University of Maryland Medical Center and Professor of Surgery at the UM School of Medicine

January 19, 2022

Dr. Awan talks about scans of lung damage suffered by unvaccinated people who have contracted COVID-19. (WBAL-TV)

  • 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 

January 18, 2022

Dr. Scalea discusses his 25 years at Shock Trauma. (WYPR's "Midday")

  • Thomas Scalea, MD, Physician in Chief at the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center and Professor of Surgery at the UM School of Medicine

January 17, 2022

Dr. Griffith continues to speak about the milestone xenotransplantation surgery carried out earlier this month. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)

  • Bartley Griffith, MD, transplant surgeon at University of Maryland Medical Center and Professor of Surgery at the UM School of Medicine

January 14, 2022

Dr. Schrank discusses the new rules requiring insurers to cover rapid COVID-19 tests. (WBFF-TV)

  • Gregory Schrank, MD, MPH, hospital epidemiologist at University of Maryland Medical Center and Assistant Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine

Dr. Marcozzi discusses the proper use of N95 and KN95 masks. (WMAR-TV)

  • David Marcozzi, COVID-19 Incident Commander for the University of Maryland Medical System; Senior Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer for University of Maryland Medical Center; and Professor of Emergency Medicine at the UM School of Medicine

January 13, 2022

Dr. Marcozzi discusses potential new masking guidelines from federal officials. (WBFF-TV)

  • David Marcozzi, MD, COVID-19 Incident Commander for the University of Maryland Medical System, Senior Vice President/Chief Clinical Officer for University of Maryland Medical Center and Professor of Emergency Medicine at the UM School of Medicine

Dr. Schrank discusses the slow rollout of COVID-19 antivirals. (Associated Press)

  • Gregory Schrank, MD, MPH, hospital epidemiologist at University of Maryland Medical Center and Assistant Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine

January 12, 2022

Drs. Griffith and Mohiuddin discuss the milestone xenotransplantation surgery and the patient's condition. Media coverage includes USA Today and Science.

  • Bartley Griffith, MD, Professor of Surgery at the UM School of Medicine and transplant surgeon at University of Maryland Medical Center
  • Muhammad M. Mohiuddin, MBBS, Professor of Surgery and Director of the Cardiac Xenotransplantation Center at the UM School of Medicine

January 11, 2022

Dr. Custer answers common questions parents have asked about COVID-19. (WJLA-TV)

  • Jason Custer, MD, Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Medical Director of the Pediatric ICU at the UM School of Medicine

Dr. Huffner talks about the status of COVID-19 at UM SRH hospitals. (Spy Newspapers)

  • William Huffner, MD, Chief Medical Officer of University of Maryland Shore Regional Health

Drs. Griffith and Mohiuddin carried out the first-ever transplant of a pig heart into a living recipient. Media coverage includes The Washington Post, The New York Times, The Baltimore Sun, CNN, NBC News and the Associated Press.

  • Bartley Griffith, MD, Professor of Surgery at the UM School of Medicine and transplant surgeon at University of Maryland Medical Center
  • Muhammad M. Mohiuddin, MBBS, Professor of Surgery and Director of the Cardiac Xenotransplantation Center at the UM School of Medicine

January 7, 2022

Nicole Beeson discusses the nursing staffing challenges that hospitals are facing during the latest COVID surge. (Baltimore Sun)

  • Nicole Beeson, RN, Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer at UM St. Joseph Medical Center

Dr. Suntha urges the public to continue to keep their guard up in the face of a resurgent COVID-19 pandemic. (Baltimore Sun)

  • Mohan Suntha, MD, MBA, President and CEO of the University of Maryland Medical System

January 6, 2022

Dr. Cunningham talks about hospitals moving to crisis standards of care. (Catholic Review)

  • Gail Cunningham, MD, Chief Medical Officer at UM St. Joseph Medical Center

Dr. Suntha talks about Gov. Larry Hogan's announcement of COVID-19 testing sites opening up at hospitals statewide. Dr. Suntha appeared with Governor Hogan at a press conference outside UM Laurel Medical Center. Media coverage includes WJZ-TV and The Baltimore Sun.

  • Mohan Suntha, MD, MBA, President and CEO of the University of Maryland Medical System

January 5, 2022

Dr. Marcozzi discusses the executive actions by Gov. Larry Hogan to coordinate and bolster strained hospital resources. (WBFF-TV)

  • David Marcozzi, MD, COVID-19 Incident Commander for University of Maryland Medical System, Senior Vice President/Clinical Care Officer at the University of Maryland Medical Center and Professor of Emergency Medicine at the UM School of Medicine

Dr. Winters talks about the situation at emergency departments caused both by COVID-19 patients and those seeking to get tested. (WBAL-AM)

  • Michael Winters, MD, an emergency physician at University of Maryland Medical Center and Vice Chair of Clinical and Administrative Affairs and Professor of Medicine and Emergency Medicine at the UM School of Medicine

January 4, 2022

Dr. Scalea marked 25 years with Shock Trauma. Media coverage includes WBAL-TV, WJZ-TV, WBFF-TV and WMAR-TV.

  • Thomas Scalea, MD, Physician in Chief at R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, the System's Chief for Critical Care Services, and Professor of Surgery at the UM School of Medicine

Dr. Hines discusses the importance of high-quality masks like N95 and KN95 masks, where to buy them and how to avoid counterfeit products. (USA Today)

  • Stella Hines, MD, a pulmonary critical care physician at University of Maryland Medical Center and Assistant Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine

January 1, 2022

Dr. Marcozzi discusses conditions at the hospital and what he hopes changes in the medical system following the COVID-19 pandemic. (NPR's "All Things Considered")

  • David Marcozzi, MD, COVID-19 Incident Commander for University of Maryland Medical System, Senior Vice President/Clinical Care Officer at the University of Maryland Medical Center and Professor of Emergency Medicine at the UM School of Medicine

Dr. Hall and William Grimes discuss the hospitals each moving to crisis standards of care. (WRC)

  • Trudy Hall, MD, Vice President and Deputy Chief Medical Officer for UM Capital Region Health
  • William Grimes, Vice President of Ancillary Services for UM Charles Regional Medical Center