Current Students
Welcome to the Graduate Program in Life Sciences' Current Student Resources page!
From information about health and counseling to Graduate School policies and career development, this is your one-stop-shop for easy access to GPILS and campus-wide services. We have gathered some of the most helpful links and resources from our University's website for easy reference.
If you need further assistance, please reach out to your program's Academic Services Specialist and they'll be able to assist you or point you in the right direction.
Academics
Campus Resources
Career Development
Graduation Information
Title IX
Request More Information
How To Apply
Student Spotlight
Meet Da'Kuawn Johnson

Last year, Da'Kuawn was University of Maryland, Baltimore's first recipient of the prestigious Gilliam Fellowship Award through the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. As a part of the award, Fellows create a project that engages their communities in the process of science and scientific discovery.
Da'Kuawn is a student in the Molecular Microbiology and Immunology program. His research in Dr. Nicholas Carbonetti's lab investigates how type III interferon signaling protects young mice from lethal B. pertussis infection.
Dissertation Defenses
Cody Lis - Neuroscience - Tuesday, May 13

Assistant Dean for Graduate & Postdoctoral Scholars
Professor, Department of Pharmacology
jmong@som.umaryland.edu