University of Maryland School of Medicine

Research

The University of Maryland School of Medicine is one of the country’s fastest growing research institutions, with $344 million in total grants and contracts in FY07.  According to the Association of American Medical Colleges (2006), the School of Medicine ranks 19th out of all 126 medical schools in the country in direct grants and contract expenditures. We rank 7th among all 75 public medical schools.

The School of Medicine conducts basic science research and clinical research targeting worldwide health problems, such as cancer, HIV/AIDS, neurological diseases, heart disease, kidney disease, high blood pressure, trauma, and psychiatric problems. The School of Medicine also has active research and development programs in vaccines, complementary medicine, and in medical devices and technology.

Clinical Trials

The University of Maryland School of Medicine is dedicated to protecting the safety and privacy of all study volunteers. All clinical trials are monitored by the Institutional Review Board to assure informed consent and to protect the rights and welfare of all research participants.

For more information about clinical trials at the School of Medicine, please review the websites below:

• Thinking About Enrolling in a Clinical Trial? (PDF)
• NIH FAQ on Clinical Trials

Learn More

• Research Roadmap
• Core Facilities
• Human Research Protections Office (HRPO)
• Center for Clinical Trials (CCT)
• General Clinical Research Center (GCRC)
• Graduate Program in Life Sciences (GPILS)
• Office of Research (ORAGS)
• Center for Celiac Research 
• Center for Health Disparities
• University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Cancer Center