Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics Professor Kan Cao’s newly funded research builds on her progeria research to tackle another devastating pediatric disease.
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Twenty-one tenured/tenure-track faculty members, 11 instructional faculty members and 12 research faculty members were promoted. An additional faculty member was named Distinguished University Professor.
The program awarded nearly $15 million in grants, building on the success of its inaugural round.
Congratulations to the over 3,600 Spring 2026 semester Dean's List awardees from the University of Maryland's College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences.
Seven faculty members share their book recommendations for summer break.
Dela Cruz was recognized for her ongoing commitment to ensuring UMD bioscience laboratories receive all the materials they need, one delivery at a time.
These high-achieving students will lead their classmates into the university's Commencement Ceremony.
The Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Science and the Biological Sciences Graduate Program received the awards.
College discoveries won the physical sciences and quantum technology categories. In addition, Anne Simon, a professor of cell biology and molecular genetics, received a special recognition award for her significant contributions to UMD's innovation ecosystem.
