Wright State Headlines
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Jul 26
Wright State psychology team studies ways to identify fatigue in pilots, drivers
Researchers in Wright State’s Department of Psychology received a $200,000 grant to identify eye movement and physiological indicators of fatigue and drowsiness in pilots and motorists. Continue reading
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Jul 25
Wright State videographer Kris Sproles wins Regional Emmy and Ohio journalism award
Kris Sproles, video content producer at Wright State, won a Regional Emmy Award and a state journalism award for stories he produced for the Wright State Newsroom. Continue reading
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Jul 25
Wright State Boonshoft School of Medicine ranked among the nation’s best for 2024 by U.S. News
Wright State University’s Boonshoft School of Medicine was recognized in the 2024 Best Graduate Schools rankings by U.S. News and World Report. Continue reading
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Jul 24
Exposing biotechnology
Local high school students learned about biotechnology research and careers at the Dayton bioManufacturing Awareness and Discovery Experience (DaytonMADE) camp at Wright State this summer. Continue reading
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Jul 24
Wright State faculty member Dan Noel uses unique background to inspire new leaders
Dan Noel, program director of organizational leadership at Wright State, helps students learn how to be effective, productive, caring leaders in their organizations. Continue reading
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Medical-Spirituality Conference to explore life’s meaning in the face of difficult diagnosis
This year’s 10th anniversary Medical-Spirituality Conference will feature acclaimed authors and speakers Lucy Kalanithi and Steven Z. Pantilat. Continue reading
Researchers to study role of genes in new treatments for deadly pediatric brain tumor
The researchers are trying to understand how tumors caused by an incurable brain cancer in children resist all current treatments through changes in gene expression. Continue reading
Boonshoft School of Medicine hosts opioid use disorder waiver training for health care providers
Boonshoft School of Medicine will host a live training session for physicians, residents, nurse practitioners and physician assistants to obtain the waiver to prescribe buprenorphine to treat opioid use disorder. Continue reading
Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine names Brenda Roman associate dean for medical education
Brenda Roman, who had served as assistant dean for medical education and educational research, was instrumental in the development of the WrightCurriculum. Continue reading
Boonshoft Scholars scholarship recipient committed to serving others
Julia Hitchcock, who graduated with a degree in biology from Wright State in 2017, is the recipient of the four-year Boonshoft Scholars scholarship. Continue reading
Wright State physicians and faculty named 2017-2018 Best Doctors in America
Five of the 43 physicians are Boonshoft School of Medicine alumni, and nine are alumni of the medical school’s residency programs. Continue reading
Clinical assistant professor committed to fighting blindness in developing nations
Boonshoft School of Medicine’s Zaiba Malik has traveled to India, Fiji and Ecuador on medical mission trips, performing cataract surgeries and teaching local eye care providers. Continue reading
Medical students present research at primary care international conference
Boonshoft School of Medicine students participated in the North American Primary Care Research Group 45th annual meeting in Montreal. Continue reading
Researchers may have found way to treat weakness in patients following critical illness
The research may provide the first-ever therapy for weakness acquired by patients in intensive care units. Continue reading
Boonshoft School of Medicine students train with local physicians in West Central Ohio
The Wright Rural Health Initiative strives to bolster the health care workforce in rural areas, particularly in West Central Ohio. Continue reading
