Neuroscience, Cell Biology and Physiology

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Faculty members honored for excellent service at Wright State

The Faculty Awards for Excellence recognize faculty members for their excellent work in the areas of teaching, research, community engagement, professional service and early career achievement. Continue reading

Presidential Award for Outstanding NTE Faculty: Teaching

Bridgett R. Severt

Part of the series: Faculty Awards for Excellence 2020-21

Bridgett Severt, lecturer of anatomy, is a talented, dedicated, hardworking and outstanding educator. Continue reading

Wright State Professor Sherif Elbasiouny awarded a $3 million federal grant to study weakness in aging

Researchers at Wright State, Ohio State and Ohio University will examine the neural mechanisms underlying weakness in aging. Continue reading