The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is home to numerous institutes and centers that focus on interdisciplinary research, innovation, and public service in fields such as health, law, social work, and biomedical sciences. These centers enhance UMB’s mission of advancing knowledge, improving public health, and addressing social challenges. Below are some key institutes and centers at UMB:

1. Institute of Human Virology (IHV)

• Focus: Research and treatment of chronic viral diseases, particularly HIV/AIDS and hepatitis. The institute is a global leader in virology research and healthcare delivery, especially in Africa and other regions heavily affected by HIV/AIDS.

2. Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health (CVD)

• Focus: Developing and testing vaccines to combat infectious diseases, including malaria, cholera, typhoid fever, and COVID-19. The center is involved in both local and international clinical trials and public health efforts.

3. Center for Integrative Medicine (CIM)

• Focus: Promotes integrative healthcare approaches by combining conventional medicine with complementary therapies. CIM conducts research, offers clinical care, and educates professionals about integrative health practices.

4. Thurgood Marshall Law Library

• Focus: Provides comprehensive legal research resources for UMB’s law students and faculty. It houses collections on civil rights, constitutional law, and public service law.

5. R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center

• Focus: A renowned trauma care center affiliated with UMB’s School of Medicine. It is a leader in trauma research and clinical care, offering cutting-edge treatments for critical injuries.

6. Center for Health and Homeland Security (CHHS)

• Focus: Works on legal, policy, and security issues related to public health and homeland security. CHHS provides training and advisory services to local, state, and national organizations.

7. Institute for Genome Sciences (IGS)

• Focus: Research in genomics, bioinformatics, and personalized medicine. IGS conducts groundbreaking research on the human microbiome, cancer genomics, and infectious diseases.

8. Center for Drug Safety (CDS)

• Focus: Conducts research on drug safety and regulatory science. The center partners with government agencies, including the FDA, to improve the safety and efficacy of pharmaceuticals.

9. Law and Health Care Program

• Focus: An interdisciplinary program that combines legal and healthcare expertise to address issues at the intersection of law and public health. It prepares students to work in health policy, bioethics, and healthcare regulation.

10. Social Work Community Outreach Service (SWCOS)

• Focus: Provides community-based services through partnerships with local organizations. The center offers practical social work training for students while delivering services to underserved populations.

These institutes and centers at UMB offer students and faculty opportunities for cutting-edge research, practical training, and global collaboration, furthering UMB’s impact on health, law, and social justice issues. For more information, visit UMB’s Institutes and Centers.