Medicine

Wright State professor Dawn Wooley helping CDC write policy on containing the deadly poliovirus

Dawn Wooley, professor of neuroscience, cell biology and physiology, is co-chair of a CDC working group charged with formulating a policy on bio-containment, safety and security. Continue reading

Wright State research effort into engineering a better bra expands to include medical element

A research project designed to engineer a better bra to ease discomfort has expanded to include medical students investigating breast disease. Continue reading

Medical-Spirituality Conference to explore addiction with experts from Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation

The Medical-Spirituality Conference is for practicing physicians, nurses, health care providers and others in the religious community. Continue reading

Tending the Flame workshop addresses resiliency training for physicians, nurses and medical residents

The training workshop, hosted by the Remen Institute for the Study of Health and Illness at the Boonshoft School of Medicine, takes place April 26–28. Continue reading

Pregnancy-related research by Wright State professor Thomas Brown and team published in major journal

Thomas Brown, vice chair for research in the Department of Neuroscience, Cell Biology and Physiology, published his latest research on preeclampsia in Scientific Reports. Continue reading

Medical students represent Boonshoft School of Medicine at Choosing Wisely Conference

The Choosing Wisely Conference was for rising medical students interested in serving in leadership roles in medicine. Continue reading

Marietta Orlowski named interim chair of Department of Population and Public Health Sciences

Marietta Orlowski’s research involves health behavior measurement and risk reduction in children and adolescents. Continue reading

Wright State University exploring partnership opportunities with Verily Life Sciences to combat opioid crisis

Wright State is exploring opportunities to join community organizations to collaborate with Verily Life Sciences in the launch of a full-service treatment ecosystem based on the critical need in local communities. Continue reading

Public Health Careers 101 event to showcase opportunities in field’s growth

Bonnshoft School of Medicine White Hall

Public Health Careers 101 is designed to encourage attendees to explore the numerous careers and employment opportunities that exist within the growing field. Continue reading

Award supports health care provider training on addiction screening in 14 western Ohio counties

The funds will support expanded training for health care professionals in the region who treat those suffering from opioid use disorder and other ailments stemming from substance misuse. Continue reading