Medical Research

Wright State researcher discovers mechanism to slow tumor growth and metastasis in breast cancer

Julian Gomez-Cambronero finds key protein critical to tumor growth

Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine professor Julian Gomez-Cambronero, Ph.D., and his research team have discovered a key protein… Continue reading →

Fulbright Award supports Boonshoft School of Medicine student’s research on autism

Wright State Boonshoft School of Medicine student T.J. Klein has been selected for a Fulbright U.S. Student Award to study autism in Oman. 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 →

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 →

Boonshoft School of Medicine M.D./Ph.D. student recognized internationally for research

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At an International Motoneuron Meeting in Australia, Adam Deardorff was recognized by leading scientists and clinicians from North America, Europe and Australasia with an award for the best oral presentation by a student. Continue reading →

Vietnamese refugee Caroline Cao boosts Wright State’s expertise in medical imaging and human-factors engineering

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It was post-war Saigon—deep in the night. Ten-year-old Caroline Cao and her family quietly slipped out of their home and made for the coast. Continue reading →

Robert Fyffe named Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies

Robert E. W. Fyffe, Ph.D., professor of neuroscience, cell biology, and physiology, has been named Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies effective February 6, 2012. Continue reading →

Wright State University and Premier Health Partners announce clinical research initiative

WSU & PHP Clinical Trials Research Alliance will increase clinical research access in Dayton region
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The alliance will increase medical research opportunities for physicians and clinicians and boost access to clinical trials in the Dayton region. Continue reading →

New transplant team joins faculty of Boonshoft School of Medicine

Three new transplant surgeons expand transplant services and research at Miami Valley Hospital

The new team will also focus on cutting-edge research in the transplant field. Continue reading →