Research

Groundbreaking launches pioneering neuroscience-engineering building at Wright State University

Timothy Cope, Kenneth Gaines, Sudaram Narayanan, Lang Hong, Margaret Dunn, Amol Soin, Eloise Broner, David R. Hopkins, Michael Adams, Yi Li, Jim Pancoast, Joseph Slater and Robert Fyffe.

Wright State University broke ground on a new state-of-the-art laboratory building expected to become a beacon for translational neuroscience and engineering research. Continue reading

Celebration of Research returns to Wright State

Janos Roper (right) shares his poster "Compassion Fatigue-A Global Concern" with Wright State Director of Accounting John Mbagwo.

Last Friday, students from a wide array of disciplines were given the opportunity to showcase their academic endeavors at the Celebration of Research, Scholarship and Creative Activities. Continue reading

Wright State’s Fels Longitudinal Study featured in special anniversary issue of national American Journal of Physical Anthropology

Boonshoft School of Medicine

Researchers at the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine are leading the charge in understanding what makes people different. Continue reading

Wright State lands $4.6 million neuroscience research grant

Wright State lands $4.6 million neuroscience research grant

Wright State University has won a $4.6 million National Institutes of Health grant aimed at improving the movement of badly injured limbs. Continue reading

Research focuses on the psychology of trust

Photo of Wright State psychology professor Tamera Schneider

Coming soon to a bookstore near you—a handbook on the science of reliance. Trust me. Continue reading

New species of wasp named after Wright State entomologist

Photo of biology professor John Stireman flanked by students in his lab: (left to right) Zach Burington, Dan Davis, Stireman, Karen Pedersen and Tiffany Brown.

A strip of masking tape under his name on the office door identifies him as “Lord of the Flies.” Continue reading

New journal spotlights undergraduate research

Explorations: Undergraduate Research, Scholarship and Creativity at Wright State University is a new publication featuring research by Wright State undergraduate researchers.

How to win in the stock market, how to cope with domestic violence, and how to integrate premature babies into family life. Continue reading

Wright State researcher part of first human gene therapy approved in West

Photo of Wright State professor and researcher Kate Excoffon in a laboratory

The first human gene therapy approved for use in Europe owes its development in part to a Wright State University faculty member. Continue reading

First annual WSU and PHP Neuroscience Institute Symposium slated for Nov. 14

Wright State University and Premier Health Partners symposium to focus on translational neuroscience
Photo of a brain scan

Presentations will explore epilepsy, acute stroke management and neurological involvement in critical illness. Continue reading

Wright State Research Institute moves to new headquarters in Beavercreek

Wright State Research Institute Logo

The Wright State Research Institute has moved to its new headquarters at 4035 Colonel Glenn Highway in Beavercreek, in the Signal Hill Technecenter complex, effective November 1. Continue reading