Neuroscience, Cell Biology and Physiology

Wright State departments create powerful collaboration researching threats to expectant mothers, babies

A collaboration between Wright State’s departments of Neuroscience, Cell Biology and Physiology and Obstetrics and Gynecology connects scientific research and clinical practice with patients. Continue reading

Wright State launches institute, endowment to fuel cutting-edge cardiovascular and kidney research

The Kidney PathoPhysiology Research Endowment and the Cardio-Renal Institute are inspired by the work of Nancy Bigley, professor emeritus of neuroscience, cell biology and physiology at Wright State. Continue reading

Wright State renal physiologist Clintoria Williams pioneers groundbreaking research as visiting scholar at Vanderbilt

Clintoria Williams, associate professor of neuroscience, cell biology and physiology at Wright State, is expanding her research on chronic kidney disease as a visiting scholar at Vanderbilt. Continue reading

Wright State, Air Force Research Laboratory collaborate on novel cognitive performance research project

Wright State researcher Sherif Elbasiouny and Justin Estepp, a Ph.D. in engineering student, are collaborating on a novel cognitive performance research project for the Air Force Research Laboratory. Continue reading

Wright State Libraries honor graduating students as 2024 Top Scholars

Seven Top Scholars were awarded a book in their subject area that is now a permanent part of the Wright State University Libraries’ collection. Continue reading

Nearly 1,500 students to graduate at Wright State’s spring commencement ceremonies

Wright State will hold its spring 2024 graduate ceremony on Friday, April 26, at 7 p.m. and its undergraduate ceremony on Saturday, April 27, at 10 a.m. in the Wright State University Nutter Center. Continue reading

Wright State neuroengineer Sherif Elbasiouny expands ALS research with new NIH award

Researchers in Sherif Elbasiouny’s Neuro Engineering, Rehabilitation and Degeneration Laboratory are examining how the neurons that control muscles degenerate in ALS patients. Continue reading

Wright State honors outstanding faculty at inaugural research awards event

Wright State faculty were honored with the Outstanding Scholarly and Creative Activities Awards and the Public Impact Recognition Awards. Continue reading

Making a difference

Wright State researcher Clintoria Williams receives an American Physiological Society mentorship award for impacting trainees at Wright State and beyond

Clintoria Williams, associate professor of neuroscience, cell biology, and physiology at Wright State, was honored for her efforts to mentor students from underrepresented groups in the physiological sciences. Continue reading

Latest ‘gem’ of a team takes gold

Students on Wright State's iGEM research team earn top honors at international competition

A team of 11 Wright State students won a gold medal at the iGEM Grand Jamboree for their research detecting dangerous manganese in drinking water and soil. Continue reading