Gregory B. Carey

Dr. Gregory B. Carey is an Associate Professor in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. He holds multiple administrative roles, including Executive Director of Student Research and Community Outreach, Assistant Dean for Student Research & Education, and Associate Dean for Biomedical and Health Profession Pathways and Workforce Development.

• College of the Bahamas, A.A. Biology with Chemistry Minor (1986)
• Virginia Commonwealth University, BSc Biology with Chemistry Minor (1990)
• Medical College of Virginia/Virginia Commonwealth University, PhD Biochemistry (1995)
• Guthrie Foundation, Postdoctoral Studies in Cancer Biology and Apoptosis (1995-1998)
• Jerome H. Holland Laboratory of the American Red Cross, Postdoctoral Studies in Lymphoma Biology (1998-2001)

His research focuses on:

• Identifying signals driving proliferation, growth, and survival in lymphoma and other cancers
• Elucidating the role of cytokines and B cell receptor signaling in lymphoma
• Investigating reactive oxygen species (ROS) and antioxidant pathways in cancer survival
• Understanding RedOx biology in lymphoma progression
• Exploring autophagy and resistance mechanisms in tumor cells

Publications highlight lymphoma pathogenesis, apoptosis regulation, and innovative research tools. His work spans immunology, oncology, molecular biology, and pharmacology.

• Martin Luther King Diversity Achievement Award (2013)
• ASBMB-sponsored ABRCMS travel award (2016)
• John C. Forbes Graduate Honors Award (1995)
• Commonwealth Bank Scholar (1984-1986)
• Recognition for mentoring by P.R.O.M.I.S.E. AGE Program (2015)

Dr. Carey mentors students through programs like PRISM and UM Scholars, which provide immersive research experiences. He leads grants focused on aging research, lymphoma bioenergetics, and workforce diversity, including NIH-funded projects like UH2CA158689 and R25GM113262. He also collaborates on international initiatives, such as interprofessional assessments in The Gambia.