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University of Maryland School of Medicine professor and genetic epidemiologist Dr. Braxton Mitchell has spent nearly three decades studying health and disease in the Amish population, a unique community that has yielded transformative insights into the genetic and environmental determinants of conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and aging. Dr. Mitchell’s work has broad relevance

Human movement control is extremely complex, yet we normally take it for granted, only becoming aware of the challenges that face the nervous system when something goes wrong. Dr. Amy Bastian is the chief science officer at Kennedy Krieger Institute, where her research focuses on understanding how complex movements are normally learned and controlled, and

Jay Sherman delights us once again with his beautiful photography and interesting stories. Sit back and immerse yourself in images of ancient monasteries surrounded by dramatic snow-covered peaks; welcoming, warm people who are not jaded by mass tourism; and gorgeous wine country tended by the descendants of the oldest winemakers in the world.

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As the executive director and a Roman Catholic scholar at the Institute for Islamic, Christian and Jewish Studies, Heather Miller Rubens, Ph.D., is a prominent figure in interreligious theological thinking. She introduces us to the ideas of an important theologian named Dr. Eva Fleischner, who passed away in 2020 at the age of 95. Dr.

Renee Wilson, owner of Bijoux in Roland Park, offers us a history of jewelry curated from her collection. Stunning photographs highlight glittering jewels that represent their times. Enjoy a fun visual tour of Renee's treasures and learn the history behind them.

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All aboard! Join us for a ride down memory lane and into the future with Matt Nawn, the new executive director of the Baltimore Streetcar Museum. A lifelong streetcar enthusiast, Matt is working to establish the museum as a cultural institution. He shares with us the story of Baltimore’s public transit past and describes the

Chesapeake Mental Health Collaborative Clinical Director Dr. Heidi Schreiber-Pan has dedicated her life to improving people's mental health. In her book, Taming the Anxious Mind: A Guide Book to Relieve Stress and Anxiety, she explores how nature-informed practices can help calm the nervous system, quiet overthinking, and build greater resilience in the face of stress

Katie Caljean, president & CEO of the Maryland Center for History and Culture (MCHC), formerly called the Maryland Historical Society, will discuss the history of the organization and how the museum and library have adapted to meet the needs of today’s audiences. Katie will offer an overview of collection highlights and preview exhibitions and initiatives

The history of Baltimore is one of individual and collective actions that enhanced and improved the city. The names Pratt, Hopkins and Patterson are well known; but these men were not alone in acts of boldness, of courage, of humanity. There were dozens of Baltimore women, little known, even unknown, who made a difference with