In the News

November 2006

A Taste of Home
WBFF-TV, Ch. 45, 7:15 a.m. - Nov. 27

Robert Strahl, DDS, MS, a volunteer adjunct professor in the Dental School, discussed his "A Taste of Home" program to aid Maryland National Guard troops in Iraq during a live interview.

A Trial for High Court's Webcast
WJZ-TV, Ch. 13, 5:30 p.m. - Nov. 27

The Court of Appeals, Marylandýs highest court, begins Webcasting its oral arguments today, making the proceedings available for the first time to people outside its Annapolis courtroom. Karen H. Rothenberg, JD, MPA, dean of the School of Law, said she is thrilled that students can watch the proceedings and "then be able to talk about it, and critique it, the arguments, the judges' questions, and then have the ability to watch things unfold before their eyes, thatýs a lot different than being able to read about a case after the fact."

At 200, School of Medicine Looks to the Future
The Washington Post - Nov. 30
The (Baltimore) Sun - Nov. 30
The (Baltimore) Examiner - Nov. 30
The Daily Record - Nov. 30
The Associated Press - Nov. 30

Yesterday marked the symbolic launch of a year of celebration for the School of Medicine, the nation's oldest public medical school, which turns 200 next year.
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Counsel Sought at Post-Arrest Hearing
The Washington Post - Nov. 30
"The Marc Steiner Show," WYPR, 88.1 FM, 1 p.m. - Nov. 27

A class-action lawsuit filed recently challenges Marylandýs long-standing practice of denying defendants the right to counsel when they first appear before a District Court commissioner in which bail, if any, is initially set. "You have a judicial hearing where no one knows what has taken place," said Douglas Colbert, JD, professor at the School of Law, whose clinic students are working on the case.
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Online or on Foot, Tour Tells of Cityýs Legal History
The Daily Record - Nov. 30

Bill Sleeman, AMLS, MA, assistant director for Technical Services at the Thurgood Marshall Law Library at the School of Law, and David Bogen, LLM, LLB, professor emeritus at the School of Law, have created a tour of Baltimoreýs legal history that can be taken online or on foot. "We wanted enough sites that it would cover the span of legal history in Maryland," said Sleeman. "We wanted some from the federal period. We wanted some that would cover the civil rights movement-something that would run the gamut of things that took place in Baltimore."

Oregon Man Gets $2M Settlement for False Bombing Arrest
The Associated Press - Nov. 29
ABCNews.com - Nov. 29

The federal government has agreed to pay Oregon lawyer Brandon Mayfield $2 million to settle part of the lawsuit he filed because of his mistaken arrest by FBI agents after the 2004 Madrid terrorist bombings. "This award doesn't fully compensate him for the disruption to his life because of the mistaken arrest," said Michael Greenberger, JD, professor at the School of Law and director of the Center for Health and Homeland Security.
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Preservation Beyond Poe
The Daily Record - Nov. 30

The Westminster Preservation Trust has completed a new $200,000 historic exhibit at the Westminster Hall and Burying Ground, explaining the links between it and the School of Law, as well as the background of other prominent Baltimoreans buried there. "We preserved the burying ground," said Garrett Power, LLM, LLB, professor at the School, and president of the trust. "We wanted to preserve the history." The exhibit will be officially recognized at a reception next month, said Mary Jo Rodney, director of special events at the School.

Rare Plea by Judge for More Jail Space
The Washington Post - Nov. 30

U.S. District Judge T.S. Ellis summoned top elected officials to a public meeting in his courtroom yesterday, seeking to drum up support for building two facilities he said are urgently needed in Northern Virginia: a jail for federal prisoners and a halfway house for offenders nearing release. Michael Greenberger, JD, professor at the School of Law and director of the Center for Health and Homeland Security, expressed sympathy for "the policy direction" but said the meeting raised "serious conflict-of-interest problems."
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Strain on AIDS Facilities Expected
The (Baltimore) Sun - Nov. 30

William Blattner, MD, professor at the School of Medicine and associate director at the Institute of Human Virology, said he is concerned that Baltimore would be unable to treat a new wave of patients without an increase in funding from the federal Ryan White program. The Ryan White CARE Act provides about $2 billion nationally, including $20 million to Baltimore.
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What Happens When Parents Can No Longer Care for Their Children
"The Marc Steiner Show," WYPR, 88.1 FM, 12 p.m. - Nov. 28

Frederick Strieder, PhD, MSSA, clinical associate professor at the School of Social Work, participated on a panel about how more grandparents are raising their grandchildren and discussed the Schoolýs Healthy Grandparents program.
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9/11 Commission Report
Belo Broadcasting - Nov. 21

Experts say it will be difficult for Democrats to push controversial 9/11 Commission reforms and get the administration to move quickly. Michael Greenberger, JD, professor at the School of Law and director of the Center for Health and Homeland Security, says many of the Fýs and Dýs on the 9/11 Commission report card were aimed at what the president hasn't done-and not at Congress.

A Trial for High Court's Webcast
The Washington Times - Nov. 29

The Court of Appeals, Maryland's highest court, will begin live Webcasting of its oral arguments Thursday, making the proceedings widely and immediately available for the first time to people outside its Annapolis courtroom. [C]ases involving issues such as gay marriage and the death penalty might attract an audience, although it's doubtful few people would want to watch arguments about whether a state agency followed its own regulations, said William Reynolds, JD, professor at the School of Law.
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AIDS Deaths Like A Tsunami Every Month
Glasgow (Scotland) Daily Record - Nov. 29

Robert Gallo, MD, professor at the School of Medicine, founder and director of the Institute of Human Virology, and a co-discoverer of HIV, said the Asian tsunami killed an estimated 230,000 people but AIDS kills 250,000 every month. With a virological cure unlikely, Gallo remains hopeful that science will one day come up with the ultimate answer-a preventive vaccine.
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Amaranth Fallout Could Hold Surprises
Investment Dealers' Digest - Nov. 27

JPMorgan's announcement last month that its third-quarter earnings got a boost from the misfortune of Amaranth Advisors, LLC, and the sudden departure of David Puth, who oversaw JPMorgan's commodities business (among several others), has raised more than a few eyebrows. "JPMorgan may have drawn attention to itself by announcing that it profited from Amaranth's woes," says Michael Greenberger, JD, professor at the School of Law and a former division chief at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

House Leader Post
WUSA-TV, Ch. 9, 9 a.m. - Nov. 29

Michael Greenberger, JD, professor at the School of Law and director of the Center for Health and Homeland Security, discussed the announcement that neither Rep. Alcee Hastings nor Rep. Jane Harman will be chosen as chair of the House Intelligence Committee.

Journal Editors Are Urged to Demand More Evidence
The Washington Post - Nov. 29

Editors of scientific journals should beef up their level of skepticism about high-profile papers submitted to them and demand solid evidence that the work was completed as described, according to a review of the editorial procedures that led to the publication of fraudulent scientific papers by a now-disgraced South Korean stem cell scientist. "These are good points and we should go forward with them, but they will have very little effect on the integrity of science," said Adil Shamoo, PhD, professor at the School of Medicine and editor-in-chief of the journal Accountability in Research.
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Laws Prohibit Smoking Around Foster Children
Indianapolis Star - Nov. 29

Anti-tobacco forces are opening a new front in the war against smoking by banning it in private places such as homes and cars when children are present. At least six states and some counties prohibit foster parents from smoking when foster children are present, said Kathleen Dachille, JD, assistant professor at the School of Law and director of the Legal Resource Center for Tobacco Regulation, Litigation and Advocacy. "There are times when itýs appropriate to regulate what people can do in their home," she said. 'The state is responsible for that child."
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Looking Forward in Montgomery
The Gazette - Nov. 29

Outgoing Montgomery County Council member Thomas Perez, JD, MA, assistant professor at the School of Law, reflected on his tenure, as he prepares to leave office in a few days. Perez, who was disqualified from the attorney general's race this year, continues to teach classes at School and plans to remain involved in state politics.
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Nearly Two Months After Panic, E. coli Still a Threat
WJZ-TV, Ch. 13, 6:30 p.m. - Nov. 28

A deadly outbreak of E. coli linked to tainted spinach brought to light a new strain of the bacteria so potent that as few as five to 10 organisms can sicken, even kill. J. Glenn Morris, MD, MPH&TM, professor at the School of Medicine and interim dean of the School of Public Health, said, "Once the organism which carries the toxin sets up housekeeping, there is not much we can do medically. So the focus has to be on prevention." Michael Taylor, JD, professor at the School of Medicine and a former deputy FDA commissioner for policy, said no one agency regulates the food industry.
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A Trial for High Courtýs Webcast
The (Baltimore) Sun - Nov. 27
The Associated Press - Nov. 28

The Court of Appeals, Marylandýs highest court, is poised to begin live Webcasting of its oral arguments, making the proceedings widely and immediately available for the first time to people outside its Annapolis courtroom. "The gay marriage case, that might be watched, maybe a death penalty case might be watched," said William Reynolds, JD, professor at the School of Law. Arcane legal questions, such as whether a state agency followed its own regulations, probably would not, he said.
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Alba Therapeutics Raises $10 Million
The (Baltimore) Examiner - Nov. 28
The Daily Record - Nov. 28
Baltimore Business Journal - Nov. 27

Alba Therapeutics, Corp., a UMB BioPark company, raised $10 million in a new round of financing, money the company plans to use to accelerate the development of its lead drug candidate. Alba Therapeutics commercializes the discoveries of Alessio Fasano, MD, professor at the School of Medicine. Fasano is founder of the University of Maryland Center for Celiac Research and director of the Mucosal Biology Research Center.
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Dilbert Isn't Alone with Shy Bladder
North Jersey News - Nov. 28

Evil comic-strip boss Catbert commands the hapless employee Dilbert to provide a urine sample for random drug testing. ýI have a shy bladder. I can't produce under pressure!ý Dilbert protests. ýIt's a medical condition that 7 percent of men have.ý Turns out this is a medical condition and not just fodder for the funny papers. This story mentions a book titled The Shy Bladder Syndrome: Your Step-by-Step Guide to Overcoming Paruresis by Steven Soifer, PhD, associate professor at the School of Social Work and president of the International Paruresis Association.
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Four-dollar Prescriptions Start Today in Wisconsin Wal-Marts
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Nov. 28

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. will begin selling about 140 generic drugs for $4 in Wisconsin today as it rolls out the discount program to 11 additional states. Bruce Stuart, PhD, professor at the School of Pharmacy and director of the Peter Lamy Center for Drug Therapy and Aging, said that he did not expect many people to head to Wal-Mart to save a few dollars on a generic medication. But he added, "It is significant because it has shaken up the market."
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Injecting Humor in Healing
The Orlando Sentinel - Nov. 28

Though research into humor is in its infancy, it indicates that laughter has myriad benefits. For instance, having a good laugh increases heart rate and respiration-similar to a mild aerobic workout. And a 2005 study at the School of Medicine suggests that laughing also increases blood flow, while mental stress decreases it. Laughter may be part of having a positive outlook on life, said Michael Miller, MD, professor at the School of Medicine, who led the research. "We should try to look at life a little less seriously and to get a good laugh on a daily basis."
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Laws Prohibit Smoking Around Foster Children
USA Today - Nov. 28

Anti-tobacco forces are opening a new front in the war against smoking by banning it in private places such as homes and cars when children are present. At least six states and some counties prohibit foster parents from smoking when foster children are present, said Kathleen Dachille, JD, assistant professor at the School of Law and director of the Legal Resource Center for Tobacco Regulation, Litigation and Advocacy.
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Local Health Schools Examine Disparity in Minority Health Care
The (Baltimore) Examiner - Nov. 28

Both Johns Hopkins' and the University of Maryland, Baltimore's health schools are looking at the barriers facing minorities seeking health care. The School of Medicine recently dedicated an institute to studying the disparity in minority health care and directing research towards reducing these differences.
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Nearly Two Months After Panic, E. coli Still a Threat
WJZ-TV, Ch. 13, 6 a.m. - Nov. 28 and 11 p.m. - Nov. 27
The (Baltimore) Examiner - Nov. 28

A deadly outbreak of E. coli linked to tainted spinach brought to light a new strain of the bacteria so potent that as few as five to 10 organisms can sicken, even kill. J. Glenn Morris, MD, MPH&TM, professor at the School of Medicine and interim dean of the School of Public Health, said, ýOnce the organism which carries the toxin sets up housekeeping, there is not much we can do medically. So the focus has to be on prevention." Michael Taylor, JD, professor at the School of Medicine and a former deputy FDA commissioner for policy, said no one agency regulates the food industry.
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RN Work Hours: Too Much Too Long
Nursing Spectrum E-zine - Nov '06

For many nurses, the traditional eight-hour day and 40-hour week are a thing of the past. This is particularly true for nurses whose work days stretch to 12 hours and who are regularly asked to work on-call or overtime. Alison Trinkoff, ScD, RN, a professor at the School of Nursing, has long been interested in nursesý work schedules and has studied the relationship between work schedules and work-related injuries and has become familiar with research that links long hours to an increased risk of making errors.
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The Ongoing Battle
The (Baltimore) Sun - Nov. 28

Simultaneous cancers in one family are unusual, oncologists say. But having three forms of the diseaseýall of them very rareýafflicting one family is almost unheard of and has ravaged the health of a father and his toddler in Harford County. Kevin Cullen, MD, professor at the School of Medicine and who is not involved in their care, said the family might be a classic example of Li-Fraumeni syndrome, a genetic anomaly that results in a mutation in the cancer tumor-suppressing gene.
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Welfare Reform A Continuing Success in Allegany County
Cumberland Times-News - Nov. 28

This past August marked the tenth anniversary of the signing of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act. It was this act that changed public welfare from an entitlement program, then known as Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC), to a work-focused, state-guided, package of support systems . A longitudinal study conducted by Catherine Born, PhD, MSW, research associate professor at the School of Social Work, suggests that the vast majority of the adults left welfare for work and have not reapplied for public cash assistance.
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BioPark Construction
The (Baltimore) Examiner - Nov. 22

The 240,000-square-foot second building of the UMB BioPark is expected to be completed in summer 2007.

Department of Defense Confirmation
WUSA-TV, Ch.9, 9 a.m. - Nov. 22

Michael Greenberger, JD, professor in the School of Law and director of the Center for Health and Homeland Security, discussed Robert Gates's Department of Defense confirmation hearing prospects and whether Jane Harmon will chair the House Intelligence Committee.

Faculty and Students Serve 17th Annual Project Feast
WMAR-TV, Ch. 2, 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. - Nov. 23
WJZ-TV, Ch. 13, 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. - Nov. 23

Students and faculty from the School of Medicine, as well as volunteers from elsewhere on campus, served the 17th annual "Project Feast" Thanksgiving dinner for several hundred homeless people at Booker T. Washington Middle School in west Baltimore.

Former Dean Follows His Dream of Minority Health Care
The Daily Record - Nov. 24

Donald E. Wilson, MD, MACP, former dean of the School of Medicine plans to pursue his dream of equal minority health care access now that he has retired. "I'm not going to stay here forever, but this was something I want to see going-firmly going-before I step out of the picture," Wilson said. The new initiative, formally known as the Program in Minority Health and Health Disparities Education and Research, begins with a budget of about $2 million, Wilson estimated, and will include the two-year-old Center for Health Disparities.

Malaria Drug Regained Effectiveness
The Indianapolis Star - Nov. 26

A crucial malaria drug that lost its punch in most countries because of germ resistance now appears to be highly effective again in one African nationýa startling shift with implications for other tough bugs. It appears to be the first time a drug widely used against a killer disease has regained effectiveness after a break in use. ýWe didnýt expect to see this,ý said researcher Christopher Plowe, MD, MPH, associate professor of medicine at the School of Medicine. "I'm not aware of any case where a drug wasn't working clinically and was withdrawn and now is 100 percent effective again."
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No Easy Test to Detect Source of Ex-Spy's Poisoning
"Morning Edition," National Public Radio - Nov. 23

Suzanne Doyon, MD, FACMT, medical director of the School of Pharmacy's Maryland Poison Center, discussed the difficulties doctors have in determining how former KGB spy Alexander Litvinenko was poisoned. She discussed what his symptoms indicated. Litvinenko died the following day.
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Shock Trauma Program Tries to Break Violent Cycle
The (Baltimore) Sun - Nov. 21

Dawn Eslinger, MS, Violence Intervention Project (VIP) director at the School of Medicine, directs a unique program at the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center that tries to break the cycle of street violence, from perpetrating crime to becoming a victim of it, and back again. Carnell Cooper, MD, FACS, associate professor at the School of Medicine and a Shock Trauma surgeon, was frustrated with operating on victims of crime only to see them return, often repeatedly.
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The Right Answer to The Wrong Question
The Daily Record - Nov. 24

"The Maryland Court of Appeals last week issued a pair of decisions that should be both widely lauded and universally reviled," wrote Steven Schwinn, JD, associate professor at the School of Law. Schwinn penned an Op-Ed about the cases that overturned the convictions of two homeless sex offenders for failing to register their addresses with local authorities under Maryland's sex offender registration act.

UM Doctors Investigate Medical Warbots
WBFF-TV, Ch. 45, 10 p.m. - Nov. 18
Fox Television station - Nov. 18

Researchers at the University of Maryland Medical Center, led by Adrian Park, MD, FRACS, FACS, chief of general surgery and a professor in the School of Medicine, are investigating the use of robotic devices to treat soldiers injured in a war zone.

University's New Building to Clear Path for Hospital Facility
Baltimore Business Journal - Nov. 24

The University of Maryland, Baltimore is planning a new $27 million headquarters for administrators as it makes way for another medical building on downtown Baltimoreýs west side. Angela Fowler-Young, the university's director of capital budget and planning, said the new office building will house several administrators. The university's former administrative offices on the 500 block of W. Lombard St. are being demolished to permit construction of a new $328 million University of Maryland Medical Center outpatient care building.

Ban Lifted on Silicone Implants
The (Baltimore) Sun - Nov. 18

Federal regulators lifted their 14-year ban on breast implants made from silicone gel, but urged women who get the implants to undergo regular screenings to detect ruptures. Most doctors and scientists, meantime, concluded there wasnýt evidence to support the safety concerns, and they, too, had been waiting for the FDA to allow resumption of sales. "We've been wondering what's been taking them so long," said Sheri Slezak, MD, associate professor at the School of Medicine.
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Dental Students Pack 'Smile Kits'
The (Baltimore) Examiner - Nov. 20

Dental School students and other volunteers packed hundreds of "smile kits" Thursday for Maryland National Guard troops in Iraq to distribute to Iraqi children. The event was sponsored by A Taste of Home, a program founded by Robert Strahl, DDS, MS, a volunteer adjunct professor in the Dental School.

Futures of Dentistry, Medicine Starting to Blur
The Daily Record - Nov. 17

A collaboration between the Dental School and the School of Medicine ýis working very well,ý said E. Albert Reece, MD, PhD, MBA, dean of the School of Medicine, "because it is being viewed as a graduate program as opposed to a dental program or a medical program. We're trying to strip away some of the false identity and really have it focus on the science or biology."

Oregon's Mental Care a Tarnished Model
The Sunday Oregonian - Nov. 19

Once a national beacon, mental health officials say Oregon has taken an about-face, turning a system once praised as a national model for preventive care into one of triage, with police, crisis workers, and emergency rooms feeling the brunt. "Most of us saw Oregon as a shining example in the country for community mental health," said John Talbott, MD, clinical professor at the School of Medicine.
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Suit Says State Failing Poor With Lack of Counsel at Bail Hearings
The Annapolis Capital - Nov. 17

Maryland is violating the rights of the poor by failing to provide them with taxpayer-funded lawyers at bail hearings, according to a class action lawsuit filed this week. ýWhen we have a system like the one in Baltimore City, it calls out for immediate change,ý said Douglas Colbert, JD, professor at the School of Law, whose clinic students are working on the case. One of those students, Alex Thompson, shared his story of being arrested last Halloween in Fells Point.
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Teen Sex Parties
WBAL-TV, Ch. 11, 9 a.m. - Nov. 18-

Carroll County health officials have noted that an increasing number of teenagers are participating in sex parties. During a live interview, Gisele Ferretto, MSW, LCSW-C, clinical instructor in the School of Social Work, gave parents tips about how to talk with their teens about sex.

The Political Manipulation of Fundamental Rights
The Daily Record - Nov. 10

The U.S. Supreme Court has once again delved into the morally and legally contentious issue of abortion rights, writes Steven Schwinn, JD, associate professor at the School of Law. "While these cases putatively deal with a woman's right to seek an abortion, another, equally significant issue is at stake: Congress's power to define fundamental rights. The court should seize this opportunity and overturn Congress's sloppy and short-sighted attempt to politically manipulate fundamental rights."

Trial Results For Insomnia Treatment Sends Stock Soaring
The Daily Record - Nov. 16

Positive results from late-stage trials of an insomnia treatment developed by Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. sent its share price soaring as company officials looked toward possible commercialization of the drug in 2009. There are plenty of sleep aids and other treatments for insomnia on the market, said Steven Scharf, MD, PhD, professor at the School of Medicine and director of the Sleep Disorders Center, but more always are useful. "There is a fair amount of need. Nothing's 100 percent, nothingýs perfect. We're always looking for new ways to treat it."

Airport Security Uniforms and Badges Lost
WTTG-TV, Ch. 5, 10 p.m. - Nov. 16

It was discovered that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has lost nationwide more than 2,000 of its uniforms and badges. Local airports have lost 18 uniforms and badges. TSA says this is not a problem because other airport security measures would counter any attempt to use the uniforms. Michael Greenberger, JD, a professor in the School of Law and director of the University of Maryland Center for Health and Homeland Security disagrees, saying that if these uniforms ended up in the wrong hands, it could create havoc at an airport similar to the problems experienced in Iraq.

City's Bail Hearings and Reviews Violate Indigents' Fundamental Rights
The Daily Record - Nov. 17

"Initial bail hearings violate some of the most fundamental principles of transparency, equality and fairness in our justice system," writes Steven Schwinn, JD, associate professor at the School of Law. "Anyone would find this process intolerable. While a right to counsel at bail hearings will not solve all these problems, it will mark an important step in the direction of some of those fundamental principles of our justice system: transparency, equality and fairness."

Dental School Supports Maryland Soldiers
WBAL-TV, Ch. 11, 5 p.m. - Nov. 16
WJZ-TV, Ch. 13, 5 p.m. - Nov. 16
UMTV, Ch. 8, 7:30 p.m. - Nov. 16.
WJZ.com - Nov. 16

Dental School students are making dental care kits for Iraqi children, to be delivered by Maryland National Guard troops stationed overseas. The program, "A Taste From Home," was started by Bob Strahl, DDS, MS, a volunteer adjunct professor at the Dental School who, in conjunction with the Maryland State Dental Association, has been shipping dozens of care packages.
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Flaw Found in Maryland Sex Offender Law
The (Baltimore) Sun - Nov. 16

Maryland's top judges Wednesday found a gap in the stateýs sex offender registry law: Criminals who are supposed to report every change of address to officials can't do it if they become homeless. It is impossible for homeless people to comply with the registryýs provisions, the Maryland Court of Appeals said in a pair of unanimous rulings. The cases go to the heart of concerns about the criminalization of poverty, said professor Steven Schwinn, who specializes in poverty law at the School of Law and has worked with area advocacy groups for homeless persons.
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For Some Men, ER Can Wait If Game's On
Macleans.ca - Nov. 17

David Jerrard, MD, an associate professor at the School of Medicine who conducted a three-year study on men delaying emergency room trips until after a sporting event ends, is quoted in the Perspectives section, saying, ýIt could be the last game they ever see.ý Menýs visits to the emergency room increase significantly in the hours following televised sporting events, according to Jerrad's new study. "Men should not risk their health by putting off going to the emergency room because they want to see the final results of a football game," said Jerrard.

Futures of Dentistry, Medicine Starting to Blur
The Daily Record - Nov. 17

Christian S. Stohler, DMD, DrMedDent, imagines a world where the tooth implant in your mouth is your own tooth, where your dentist is the first to detect your cancer, and where dentistry and medicine are intertwined. Stohler, dean of the Dental School, has a new vision to go with the dental schoolýs new building. It is driven by a desire to examine the dental implications of new technologies-regenerative medicines such as stem cell research-and explore the connections between diseases of the face and mouth and the rest of the body.

Just Fun on a Bun?
The (Baltimore) Sun - Nov. 16

The specialty at the Heart Attack Grill in Tempe, Ariz., is burgers served by waitresses dressed in skimpy nurse uniforms. Karen Kauffman, PhD, RN, CRNP, BC, interim assistant dean for masterýs studies at the School of Nursing, said degrading nurse imagery could contribute to a public health crisis. She said the U.S. Department of Labor has estimated that an additional 1.1 million nurses are needed by 2012 to care for the country's aging population. "With negative stereotyping like this, I can't understand why anyone would want to come into nursing," Kauffman said.
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Malaria Drug Regained Effectiveness
Houston Chronicle - Nov. 16
VOANews.com - Nov. 15

A crucial malaria drug that lost its punch in most countries because of germ resistance now appears to be highly effective again in one African nation-a startling shift with implications for other tough bugs. It appears to be the first time a drug widely used against a killer disease has regained effectiveness after a break in use. ýWe didn't expect to see this,ý said researcher Christopher Plowe, MD, MPH, associate professor of medicine at the School of Medicine. "I'm not aware of any case where a drug wasn't working clinically and was withdrawn and now is 100 percent effective again."
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Project Targets Population at Increased Risk for Glaucoma
SpiritIndia.com - Nov. 16

"African-Americans are three to four times more likely to develop glaucoma, and they are nearly twice as likely to have diabetes, which also puts them at risk for vision loss," said Nancy Ellish, Dr PH, MSPH, assistant professor at the School of Medicine.
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Stem Cell Commissioners Tread Softly on Ethics
The Gazette - Nov. 17

Conflicts of interest have halted California's $3 billion, 10-year stem cell research initiative. Maryland officials are trying to avoid a similar fate for their stateýs new $15 million program. The Maryland State Stem Cell Commission spent more than half of its three-hour meeting Monday massaging ethics guidelines, but ultimately failed to vote on them. One point of contention centered on members appointed from the University System of Maryland and Johns Hopkins medical institutions.
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Stem Cells Could End Cancer
The (Baltimore) Examiner - Nov. 17

"It's becoming very clear cancer stem cells do exist, fuel the growth of cancer and escape conventional treatments," said Kevin Cullen, MD, director of the Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Cancer Center. Angelika Burger, PhD, associate professor at the School of Medicine, likened groundbreaking cancer stem cell therapies to killing the root of a dandelion, rather than "mowing along to get surface problems."
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The Good News of Baltimore
The (Baltimore) Sun - Nov. 13

The annual fall symposium of the Baltimore Albert Schweitzer Fellowship Program will focus on "The Good News of Baltimore," from noon to 3:30 p.m. at the School of Nursing auditorium. The symposium, designed to highlight progress in the city, will include a panel discussion, entertainment, and an art display.
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The Mummy Returns
diamondbackonline - Nov. 16

After the mummified remains of a child were confiscated from the basement of a Michigan home last week after the owner tried to sell it on eBay, a Michigan graduate student realized the mummy belonged in Maryland. The mummy is part of the School of Medicine's famed collection of 18th-century anatomist Allen Burns. The mummy was discovered on eBay after the auction was found to be in violation of the site's rules against selling human remains.
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University Looking for Partner in Hotel Plan
Baltimore Business Journal - Nov. 17

The University of Maryland, Baltimore is looking for a developer for a $30 million to $50 million hotel and parking garage. University officials want a developer to build an extended-stay hotel and 400-space parking garage on the property, saying it would appeal to families of patients staying at the nearby University of Maryland Medical Center, theatergoers, and people visiting the campus for academic conferences. "It's an important corner," said Robert Tennenbaum, MS, the Universityýs director of real estate development.

9/11 Commission Recommendations
WUSA-TV, Ch. 9, 9 a.m. - Nov. 15

In this live interview, Michael Greenberger, JD, professor at the School of Law and director of the Center for Health and Homeland Security, discussed the issues facing Congress and the unpassed recommendations from the 9/11 commission.

Election Analysis
"2 the Point," WMAR-TV, Ch. 2, - Nov. 12

In this 30-minute interview, Larry Gibson, LLB, professor at the School of Law, analyzed the outcome of the major races in Maryland's general election.

MRSA Hospital Infections
WBFF-TV, Ch. 45, 10 p.m. - Nov. 14

Mary-Claire Roghmann, MD, MS, an associate professor at the School of Medicine, was interviewed about her studies of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). She warned that this bacterial infection can have a danger outside of the hospital to people who have open wounds.

Preparing Talk on Husband's Death Saves Sandra Unitasý Life
The (Baltimore) Sun - Nov. 15

After football legend Johnny Unitas died of a heart attack in 2002, his wife was swept up in a whirlwind of interviews and speaking engagements and ignored worsening fatigue and feelings of depression. But after agreeing this summer to work with a group focused on preventing heart disease in women, she decided to visit the doctor. Mandeep Mehra, MD, professor at the School of Medicine, urged her to have surgery immediately after finding a coronary artery responsible for feeding blood and oxygen to her heart was almost completely blocked by plaque. Her prognosis is good, Mehra said.
www.baltimoresun.com

Spherix, Dental School Test New Toothpaste
Baltimore Business Journal-Nov. 14

Beltsville-based Spherix has called on the Center for Clinical Trials, based at the School of Medicine, to have the Dental School conduct a six-month clinical trial with 80 people to test the effectiveness of its product Naturlose in fighting gingivitis and plaque. About half of adults age 35 to 44 have gingivitis, and 22 percent have destructive gum disease.

Stem Cell Panel Struggles With Ethics Guidelines
The Daily Record - Nov. 15

The statute that created the Maryland Stem Cell Commission urges its members to draft ethics guidelines for themselves regarding how they will discuss the projects competing for funding. This week, the group confronted that question: If committee members must recuse themselves from decisions involving their institutions, who will provide scientific expertise about the projects in question? "In the discussion, you would lose all the academic [input], which I think you would value," noted commission member Karen H. Rothenberg, JD, MPA, dean of the School of Law.

Suit Says State Failing Poor With Lack of Counsel at Bail Hearings
The Daily Record - Nov. 15
The Baltimore Examiner - Nov. 15
Capital News Service - Nov. 15
Southern Maryland Online - Nov. 15
TheWBALChannel.com - Nov. 14
WBAL-TV, Ch. 11, 5 and 6 a.m. - Nov. 15 and 5 p.m. - Nov. 14
WMAR-TV, Ch. 2, 5 and 6 a.m. - Nov. 15 and 6 p.m. - Nov. 14

Maryland is violating the rights of the poor by failing to provide them with taxpayer-funded lawyers at bail hearings, according to a class action suit filed this week. "When we have a system like the one in Baltimore City, it calls out for immediate change," said Douglas Colbert, JD, professor at the School of Law, whose clinic students are working on the case. One of those students, Alex Thompson, shared his story of being arrested last Halloween in Fells Point. "My counsel while I was in jail came from my co-prisoners, and their counsel came from their own past experiences," said Thompson.
somd.com
www.examiner.com
www.thewbalchannel.com
media.umaryland.edu:8080

Study Suggests Painkiller Naproxen Safe for Heart
Health Day News - Nov. 13
Pharmaceutical Business Review - Nov. 13

Naproxen, a common, over-the-counter pain reliever used for arthritis and other aches and pains, appears to be safe for the heart, despite warnings, researchers reported. Marc Hochberg, MD, MPH, professor at the School of Medicine, studied the blood of the 41 volunteers when they took Aleve once or twice a day for a week, compared to a placebo and then compared to 81 mg low-dose aspirin. "These data, confirming that the over-the-counter dose of naproxen sodium has a measurable antiplatelet effect, add to the body of evidence about the safety of this compound," he said.
www.pharmaceutical-business-review.com
www.forbes.com

Suit Says State Failing Poor With Lack of Counsel at Bail Hearings
The (Baltimore) Sun - Nov. 14
The Baltimore Examiner - Nov. 14
The Associated Press - Nov. 14

Maryland is violating the rights of the poor by failing to provide them with taxpayer-funded lawyers at bail hearings, according to a class action suit filed Monday that challenges a decades-old state practice to the contrary. "This lawsuit breaks new ground because it's the first time a lawyer has argued that the right to counsel extends to the initial appearance," said Douglas Colbert, JD, professor at the School of Law, whose clinic students are working on the case.

Beyond Salary: Choosing a Supportive Environment
Future Nurse Magazine - Fall 2006

Competitive salaries, benefits, and job security have never been better, giving nursing school grads breathing room to focus on career goals. "Entry-level nurse salaries are usually set and non negotiable," said Patricia Morton, PhD, RN, CRNP, FAAN, interim associate dean for academic affairs and director of the Doctor of Nursing Practice program at the School of Nursing. "The priority isn't salary, it's to find a career challenge, a job that matches your interests either inside or outside the hospital setting."

Democrats Still Face Hurdles In Enacting 9/11 Panelýs Ideas
The Washington Post - Nov. 11

Democratic leaders preparing to take control of Congress have vowed to push through a host of reforms recommended two years ago by the 9/11 commission, such as better port security and improved radio communications for first responders. "It's easy to say they'll implement the 9/11 recommendations. But some of the recommendations have not been implemented because they've been so hard to swallow," said Michael Greenberger, JD, professor at the School of Law and director of the Center for Health and Homeland Security. "It remains to be seen if the Democrats have an answer to that."
www.washingtonpost.com

Heart-Stopping Finishes Shouldn't Be Life Enders
Chattanooga Times Free Press - Nov. 11

According to a study by David Jerrard, MD, associate professor at the School of Medicine, many men delay a trip to the emergency room until after a televised sporting event ends. "Men should not risk their health by putting off going to the emergency room because they want to see the final results of a football game. It could be the last game they ever see," he said.

Knapp To Step Down as Dean
The Daily Record - Nov. 13
Baltimore Business Journal - Nov. 10

The dean of the School of Pharmacy will retire effective next summer after 18 years leading the school. David A. Knapp, PhD, who was hired in 1971 as an associate professor, will take a one-year sabbatical and plans to return to the faculty. "Under his dedicated leadership, and despite the challenges of inadequate space and budget, our School of Pharmacy has become widely recognized as one of the very best in the United States," said David J. Ramsay, DM, DPhil, president of the University of Maryland, Baltimore.
www.bizjournals.com

Names in the News
The (Baltimore) Sun - Nov. 10

Richard Eckert, PhD, MS, professor at the School of Medicine, has been appointed chair of the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Alessio Fasano, MD, professor at the School of Medicine and founder of the Center for Celiac Research, has received the first Entrepreneur of the Year Award from the University of Maryland, Baltimore. Angela Brodie, PhD, professor at the School of Medicine, has been named 2006 Research Lecturer of the Year by UMB.
www.baltimoresun.com

Silent Films and Music
The (Baltimore) Sun - Nov. 13 and Nov. 11

Those who missed James Harpýs performance at the St. Mark Lutheran Church have another chance this week to hear live music while watching silent films. The School of Law will show silent movies-including Laurel and Hardyýs Two Tars-accompanied by organist Michael Britt beginning at noon Thursday at Westminster Hall, Fayette and Greene streets. Admission to the event is free, part of the school's Lunch Under the Pipes series.
www.baltimoresun.com

Study Suggests Painkiller Naproxen Safe For Heart
Reuters - Nov. 11

Naproxen, a common, over-the-counter pain reliever used for arthritis and other aches and pains, appears to be safe for the heart, despite warnings, researchers reported. Marc Hochberg, MD, professor at the School of Medicine, studied the blood of the 41 volunteers when they took Aleve once or twice a day for a week, compared to a placebo and then compared to 81 mg low-dose aspirin. "These data, confirming that the over-the-counter dose of naproxen sodium has a measurable antiplatelet effect, add to the body of evidence about the safety of this compound," he said.
today.reuters.com

Acetaminophen Recall
WBAL-TV, Ch. 11, 5 p.m. - Nov. 9

Generic drugmaker Perrigo Co. is recalling 11 million bottles of over-the-counter pain killer acetaminophen caplets after finding metal fragments in some batches. "I think this is unusual because of the large number of bottles that could potentially be affected, so it is a rather large recall," said Bruce Anderson, PharmD, associate professor at the School of Pharmacy and director of the Maryland Poison Center.

New Governor Must Fill Big Shoes in the Courts
The Daily Record - Nov. 9

In Gov.-elect Martin O'Malley's first year and a half as governor, he will appoint three new Court of Appeals judges, giving him almost unprecedented power to shape the stateýs court of last resort. "Had (Robert) Ehrlich won, the court that he put together might not look too different from the court O'Malley puts together," said Christopher Brown, JD, associate professor at the School of Law.

UMB Team's Trial by Fire Ends With A Win
The (Baltimore) Sun - Nov. 10

The National Trial Team at the School of Law won the National Institute for Trial Advocacy's 17th annual Tournament of Champions late last month. "I just have a lot of practical, hands-on experience that most people don't get until they graduate," said Jessica Butkera, third-year student. "I think it's in the performance. It's about connecting with the audience," said Sig Libowitz, third-year student. "You just don't walk into court without a lot of preparation," said third-year student Jason Downs.
www.baltimoresun.com

Constitutional Amendments Trump Top Court
The Daily Record - Nov. 9

During the recent elections, Maryland voters said ýyesý to an amendment of Section 22 of Article IV of the Maryland Constitution. The amendment provides a direct appeal to the Court of Special Appeals following in banc review of a circuit court decisionýas long as the appellant was not the one who sought in banc review in the first place. Dan Friedman, JD, an adjunct professor at the School of Law, notes that the amendment reverses the Court of Appeals 2005 decision in which the top court determined that the only appeal route from an en banc decision is to the state's highest court.

Drug Expiration Dates May Not Be Accurate
WBAL-TV, Ch.11, 11 p.m. - Nov. 8

Expiration dates on prescription drugs may not be throw-away dates. In Maryland, like many other states, the law for pharmacists says that if you buy your medicine today, the pharmacist has to list its expiration date as one year from today. "There are some drugs that people might be discarding that might be perfectly fine, the problem is we donýt know," said Francis Palumbo, JD, PhD, professor at the School of Pharmacy and director of the School's Center on Drugs and Public Policy.
www.thewbalchannel.com

Emergent BioSolutions Inc., Awaits Word of its Proposal to Go Public
The Daily Record - Nov. 8

Gaithersburg-based Emergent BioSolutions Inc., the maker of the only anthrax vaccine approved by the Food and Drug Administration, is waiting on the decision from federal regulators on its proposal to go public. The company has sold more than eight million doses of the vaccine, called BioThrax, to the U.S. Department of Defense. BioThrax has been the only anthrax vaccine for decades, and "is an old vaccine made by an old technology," said James Campbell, MD, a researcher at the Center for Vaccine Development and an assistant professor in the School of Medicine.

Old Malaria Drug Proves Effective Once Again
The Associated Press - Nov. 9 (published in 35 newspapers and 23 Web sites)
Reuters - Nov. 9 (published in 11 newspapers)

A crucial malaria drug that lost its punch in most countries because of germ resistance now appears to be highly effective again in one African nation. "We didn't expect to see this," said Christopher Plowe, MD, MPH, associate professor at the School of Medicine. ýIým not aware of any case where a drug wasnýt working clinically and was withdrawn and now is 100 percent effective again.ý Researchers tested chloroquine in 105 malaria-infected children at a clinic in central Malawi. An astounding 99 percent of them were cured.
seattlepi.nwsource.com
www.alertnet.org

Election Analysis
WMAR-TV, Ch. 2, 5, 5:30, 6, 6:30, and 6:50 a.m - Nov. 8
WMAR-TV, Ch. 2, 6 p.m. - Nov. 7
WJZ-TV, Ch. 13, 4, 4:30, 5, 5:30, 6, 6:30, and 11 p.m. - Nov. 7

In a series of live interviews, Larry Gibson, LLB, professor at the School of Law and Sherrilyn Ifill, JD, associate professor at the School of Law, analyzed the major races in Marylandýs general election.

Explosive Happenings In Disaster Preparedness
Nursing Spectrum - Oct. 25

A blast echoed through the courtyard at the School of Nursing in Baltimore at 9:15 a.m. leaving bodies sprawled in every direction. Five minutes later, a second blast left more victims in its wake. The "blast victims" were nursing students and the blasts-simulated- touched off a drill that involved city and state agencies, the emergency room and shock trauma facility at the University of Maryland Medical Center and the School.

Nursing Practice Doctoral Program Launched
Nursing Spectrum - Nov. 6

The School of Nursing has begun the first Doctor of Nursing Practice program in Maryland with 19 students enrolled this fall. This is a practice-focusedýrather than a research-focused doctorateýfor nurses who want to lead at the highest educational, clinical and executive ranks, applying scientific evidence in practice environments. A photo of the first class and instructors Jane Kapustin, PhD, RN, CRNP, and Michele Michael, PhD, RN, CRNP, both associate professors at the School of Nursing, is included.

Talks on 'Superblock' Fail
The (Baltimore) Sun - Nov. 8

Talks between the city and The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, Inc., to resolve a standoff over the long-stalled ýsuperblocký project have ended, and Baltimore will move to condemn foundation-owned property in the six-block area critical to redevelopment of the west side of Baltimore, city officials said yesterday.
www.baltimoresun.com

CDC's Katrina Critique is Secret
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Nov. 7

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is keeping secret the report analyzing its response to Hurricane Katrina and is talking only generally about the problems it identified. Michael Greenberger, JD, professor at the School of Law and director of the Center for Health and Homeland Security, said the CDC has largely escaped scrutiny of its Katrina response because it played a small role and because problems at other agencies-notably the Federal Emergency Management Agency-dwarfed anything that may have gone wrong at the CDC.
www.ajc.com

Leading Health Scientist to Speak
San Antonio Express-News - Nov. 6

Angela Brodie, PhD, professor at the School of Medicine, visits the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio today to speak to medical students, faculty, and guests at the Presidential Distinguished Lecture Series. Brodie's work over the past three decades helped show that women with breast cancer had fewer recurrences if they took drugs to block the effects of estrogen once their tumors were treated.
www.mysanantonio.com

Three Firms Fill UMB BioPark I
Baltimore Business Journal - Nov. 3

Three small companies are moving into office space at the UMB BioPark, filling the projectýs first building. Of these firms, FASgen, Inc., is the best known in biotech circles. The company is developing drugs that target cancer, tuberculosis, obesity, and diabetes and moved in last month to 9,000 square feet on two floors of the building, said James Hughes, MBA, vice president of research and development for the University of Maryland, Baltimore.
www.bizjournals.com

Election Preview
WBAL-TV, 9 a.m. - Nov. 5
WMAR-TV, 6 p.m. - Nov. 3

Larry Gibson, LLB, professor at the School of Law, discussed issues surrounding the upcoming election for Maryland's Senate and Governor. "We're at this juncture where Democrats are advancing all over the country, and the possibility exists that Maryland could be the state that is responsible for the Republicans staying in control of the Senate," said Gibson. He also predicted a long night for poll watchers.

Police Close Case on Mummified Remains
The Associated Press - Nov. 5

Mummified human skeletal remains confiscated from the home of a woman who police say was trying to sell them on eBay likely came from an early 19th century Scottish collection, authorities said. Michigan State University anthropologist Norman Sauer determined that the remains likely originated from a collection created by Scottish anatomist Allen Burns. Sauer said that the collection, housed at the School of Medicine, has seen numerous other portions disappear as well.
www.forbes.com

Retired Judges May Have to Choose
The Daily Record - Nov. 6

The Court of Appeals is considering whether the entire Code of Judicial Conduct should apply to retired judges who are recalled to the bench. Currently, recalled judges are exempt from several of the rules, most notably the prohibition on working as private arbitrators or mediators. William Reynolds, JD, professor at the School of Law, said it is a "serious conflict of interest" for recalled judges to serve as arbitrators and mediators.

The Test of Black Power in Maryland
The (Baltimore) Sun - Nov. 5

In this Op-Ed, Sherrilyn Ifill, JD, associate professor at the School of Law, analyzes "the impact the black vote will have on the outcome of key national and statewide races." She notes "[t]he significance of the black vote to the outcome of races in Maryland this week will also reflect the effectiveness of black political power in a state where nearly one-third of the voters are black."
www.baltimoresun.com

Ambulatory Care Center Grant Approved
The Daily Record - Nov. 2

The state Board of Public Works approved a $10.7 million grant to assist with the design of an eight-story ambulatory care center adjacent to the University of Maryland Medical Center. The facility is expected to open in early 2010 at a cost of $328 million. It will consolidate outpatient services scattered through 30 locations in 13 buildings. Perkins & Will Architects, of New York, N.Y., is designing the facility; the design fee itself is more than $13.7 million.
www.bizjournals.com

Celiac Disease: It's Common, and Commonly Misdiagnosed
USA Today - Nov. 2

It's estimated as many as one in every 133 Americans-approximately 2 million people-may have celiac disease and canýt digest gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley. "Don't let the appearance of good health fool you. You may have unseen damage going on inside your body that can catch up with you later," said Alessio Fasano, MD, professor at the School of Medicine and founder of the Center for Celiac Research.
www.usatoday.com

Health Talk: Possible Colon Diseases
The Gazette - Nov. 1

In this column written by Terrence Fullum, MD, FACS, assistant professor at the School of Medicine, the signs and symptoms of colon cancer are listed, and a new surgical techniqueýlaparoscopic colonýis explained.

Trial Team Wins Courtroom Championship
The Daily Record - Nov. 2
The Baltimore Examiner - Nov. 2
WBAL-TV, Ch. 11, 6 p.m. - Nov. 1
WBFF-TV, Ch. 45, 10 p.m. - Nov. 1

The National Trial Team at the School of Law won the National Institute for Trial Advocacyýs 17th annual Tournament of Champions. "This is the crowning-glory achievement of our advocacy program," said Jerome Diese, JD, professor at the School of Law and the team's coach. "We all hugged each other and danced and jumped," said Jason Downs, third-year student, of their win. "The thing about trial team is you're picking up real-life, practical, hands-on skills that you donýt get by being in a classroom," said Jessica Butkera, third-year student.

Challenge to Gansler Candidacy Continued
The (Baltimore) Sun - Nov. 1

The state's highest court will hear the legal challenge to the candidacy qualifications of Democrat Douglas F. Gansler for Maryland attorney general. The same issue ended the candidacy of a Gansler opponent in the Democratic primary, Thomas Perez, JD, an assistant professor at the School of Law.
www.baltimoresun.com

Law Student Nervously Awaits Word from Bar
The Daily Record - Nov. 1

"I've been trying very hard not to think about it; it's like a gremlin hiding behind every corner," said Lee Carpenter. But pass or fail, Lee is already the Dean's Fellow at the School of Law-a new position that provides support to the deans, including speechwriting and research.

Tour of Westminster Burying Ground
WBFF-TV, Ch. 45, 5:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. - Oct. 31
WITH-FM, 99.5, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. - Oct. 31

A series of live radio and television broadcasts showcased the Halloween tour of the Westminster Burying Ground and catacombs at Westminster Hall. Mary Jo Rodney, director of special events at the School of Law, was interviewed.