Welcome to the Baltimore campus of the University of Maryland, founded in 1807. Today, this 61-acre research and technology complex encompases 62 buildings in west Baltimore near the Inner Harbor. The University is Maryland's only public academic health, human services, and law center. Seven professional and graduate schools train the majority of the state's physicians, nurses, dentists, lawyers, social workers, and pharmacists. Under the leadership of University President David J. Ramsay, DM, DPhil, the University is a leading partner in the redevelopment of the west side of Baltimore. The UMB BioPark, which opened in October 2005, promotes collaborative research opportunities and bioscience innovation.