Neuroscience, Cell Biology and Physiology

Neuroengineering research of Wright State faculty member Sherif Elbasiouny receives $2.72 million NIH grant to continue study of ALS

Posted on January 25, 2022 by Jim Hannah

The research project employs engineering and neuroscience techniques to study how neurons that control muscles degenerate in ALS. Continue reading →

Wright State researchers publish study identifying key mediator of neuronal disruption in neurological disease

Posted on November 22, 2021 by Jim Hannah

The researchers identified a molecule that disrupts neurons from the brain, a finding that could broaden the understanding of neurological complications in diseases. Continue reading →

Hongmei Ren receives $2.4 million in federal research awards to explore therapies for muscular dystrophy

Posted on September 20, 2021 by Jim Hannah

Hongmei Ren, assistant professor of biochemistry and molecular biology, received a grant from the National Institutes of Health and an Idea Development award from the Department of Defense. Continue reading →

Five undergraduate students receive Women in Science research awards

Posted on September 2, 2021 by Jim Hannah

The Women in Science Giving Circle enhances the educational and professional success of female students and faculty members in STEMM disciplines. Continue reading →

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Neuroscience and political science alumna Abagail Chumley is completing a fellowship with the Ohio Legislative Service Commission

Posted on September 1, 2021 by Jim Hannah

After completing her studies in neuroscience, Abagail Chumley decided to explore a completely different world — political science and government. Continue reading →

Five female students receive Considine Scholarships to fund undergraduate research in campus labs

Posted on August 31, 2021 by Jim Hannah

The Considine Scholars Program funds undergraduate STEM research positions for female Wright State students. Continue reading →

American Physiological Society awards prestigious fellowship to Boonshoft School of Medicine M.D./Ph.D. student

Posted on August 23, 2021 by Lisa Coffey

Adaku Ume, a student in the M.D./Ph.D. dual-degree program in biomedical science, received the Porter Physiology Development Fellowship. Continue reading →

Boonshoft School of Medicine student receives Wright State’s first National Institutes of Health predoctoral fellowship

Posted on August 23, 2021 by Lisa Coffey

Jennae Shelby, a student in the M.D./Ph.D. dual-degree program in biomedical sciences, received the Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award. Continue reading →

Wright State medical students organize surgical workshops for undergraduates

Posted on August 18, 2021 by Bob Mihalek

Boonshoft School of Medicine students conducted four surgical workshops over the summer focusing on neurosurgical, trauma and transplant. Continue reading →