Neuroscience, Cell Biology and Physiology

Nerve center: New neuroscience researcher brings unique talents, perspective

Debra Ann Mayes

A stroke gave Wright State neuroscientist Debra Ann Mayes a unique perspective on rehabilitation, neurological therapy and regeneration. Continue reading

Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine presents annual faculty awards to outstanding teachers, mentors

The Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine recognized several faculty members on Nov. 19 at its annual Faculty Awards event… Continue reading

Second annual Wright State University & Premier Health Neuroscience Institute Symposium slated for Nov. 5

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The Wright State University and Premier Health Neuroscience Institute will present its second annual neuroscience symposium… Continue reading

Ahead of the curve

Master of human anatomy instruction program poised to meet growing need

The pending implementation of the controversial healthcare reform law may have shut down federal government, but it stirred Larry Ream to action. Continue reading

Wright State scientist Brown named to prestigious NIH pregnancy study section

The National Institutes of Health has named Thomas L. Brown, Ph.D., a Wright State University researcher investigating… Continue reading

Groundbreaking launches pioneering neuroscience-engineering building at Wright State University

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

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

Wright State hosts Ohio Physiological Society convention

Wright State University’s Boonshoft School of Medicine hosted the 27th annual meeting of the Ohio Physiological Society in October, bringing in more than 120 attendees from 14 Ohio universities. 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
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Presentations will explore epilepsy, acute stroke management and neurological involvement in critical illness. Continue reading

Spinal cord circuit that controls body movement focus of Wright State neuroscience research

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Ahmed Obeidat – who obtained his M.D. at The Jordan University of Science and Technology – is pursuing his Ph.D. at Wright State University in neurophysiology and is among the research stars… Continue reading