Medicine

Bariatric symposium to explore comprehensive approach to weight loss and wellness

Posted on February 3, 2017 by Heather Maurer

The bariatric symposium will explore the latest updates in nutritional guidelines, operative procedures and patient management for the bariatric surgery patient. Continue reading →

Mary Pat Thomas named director of the Power of Nursing at Remen Institute for the Study of Health and Illness

Posted on February 2, 2017 by Heather Maurer

Mary Pat Thomas has extensive clinical experience in hospital nursing and transformational leadership. Continue reading →

Flight Test

Emmanuel Urquieta participates in a NASA mission simulating stresses of deep space exploration
Posted on February 1, 2017 by Bob Mihalek

The chance to participate in an official NASA mission at the Johnson Space Center in Houston was a “dream come true” for 2015 Wright State University graduate Emmanuel Urquieta. Urquieta, who earned a master’s degree in aerospace medicine from the Wright … Continue reading →

Wisconsin-Platteville chancellor to visit Wright State Feb. 2-4 for president’s job

Posted on February 1, 2017 by Bob Mihalek

Dennis Shields, the first of three finalists for Wright State University’s presidential position, will visit campus Thursday, Feb. 2, to Saturday, Feb. 4. Continue reading →

Thinking it through

Wright State helps form Dayton Think Tank to respond to emergencies, disasters
Posted on January 18, 2017 by Jim Hannah

The Dayton Think Tank includes terrorism, disaster and toxicology experts, emergency management specialists, military officials, political leaders, medical professionals, engineers, psychologists, computer scientists and law enforcement officials. Continue reading →

Breathtaking

Wright State graduate student Ryan Rakoczy’s neuroscience research takes on new meaning after premature birth of his son
Posted on January 12, 2017 by Jim Hannah

Physiology and neuroscience graduate student Ryan Rakoczy hopes to develop better treatments for prematurely born infants and others with breathing ailments. Continue reading →

Listening to patients is key to a good patient-physician partnership

Posted on January 11, 2017 by Heather Maurer

Karen Kirkham works with her patients at Wright State Physicians Geriatrics. She understands the needs of each individual patient and how she can best help. Continue reading →

Wright State University to celebrate 50th anniversary throughout 2017

Posted on January 9, 2017 by Bob Mihalek

The celebration culminates with a special Homecoming Oct. 1, featuring multiple affinity reunions, including one for the university’s founding classes. Continue reading →

Wright State’s Caroline Cao awarded prestigious Fulbright Scholar fellowship to work in Vietnam

Posted on January 4, 2017 by Jim Hannah

Wright State medical researcher Caroline Cao will spend the spring semester at the International University of Vietnam National Universities as a Fulbright Scholar fellow. Continue reading →

Gala of Hope Foundation donation will help shape future of pediatric cancer research

Posted on December 15, 2016 by Heather Maurer

Robert Lober, assistant professor of pediatrics at the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, researches brain tumors in children. Continue reading →