Bruce Anderson

Executive Director Bruce Anderson Retires from Maryland Poison Center

August 8, 2023

Anderson led the MPC since 1993.

Maryland Poison Center Celebrates National Poison Prevention Week

March 10, 2022

Observed March 20-26, National Poison Prevention Week helps raise awareness about the dangers of poisonings and promotes steps that everyone can take to prevent them.

The Maryland Poison Center Celebrates 50 Years of Expert Care

January 18, 2022

State-wide service located at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2022.

Maryland Poison Center Celebrates National Poison Prevention Week 2017

March 15, 2017

Observed March 19-25, National Poison Prevention Week helps raise awareness about the dangers of poisonings and promotes steps that families can take to prevent them.

Mr. Yuk’s Best Friend

November 18, 2014

Director Bruce Anderson and his colleagues at the Maryland Poison Center (MPC) handle more than 55,000 calls a year, providing critical help to people suffering potential poisonings and toxic exposures.

Two SOP Faculty Members Honored with USM Board of Regents Awards

March 21, 2014

Awards represent the highest honor that the Board bestows to recognize exemplary faculty achievement.

Maryland Poison Center Celebrates National Poison Prevention Week 2014

March 17, 2014

Maryland Poison Center will join poison centers across the country in celebrating National Poison Prevention Week March 16-22.

MPC Celebrates 40 years of Lifesaving Service with Balassone Lecture

November 9, 2012

School of Pharmacy’s Bruce Anderson recalls MPC’s critical role from everyday household toxic exposures to nationwide crises.

AAPCC Report Finds Poison Centers Save More Than $1.8 Billion Every Year

October 16, 2012

New report quantifies the value of the American poison center system