Wright State Headlines
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May 17
Amy Salazar named vice president for student success at Wright State
Before joining Wright State University, Amy Salazar served as associate vice provost for student success at Sam Houston State University. Continue reading
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May 16
Fortune ranks Wright State’s online MBA program among the best
The Wright State Raj Soin College of Business has been selected by Fortune magazine as one of its Best Online MBA Programs for 2024. Continue reading
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May 15
Wright State to host job and resources fair for veterans and their families
Veterans, military-connected individuals and their family members can connect with local employers and resource organizations at Vets Moving Forward on May 22 at Wright State. Continue reading
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May 14
Studying abroad gives Wright State students impactful learning, growth opportunities
About 140 Wright State University students are traveling to eight foreign countries for 10 to 30 days of learning and personal growth during faculty-led study abroad programs this summer. Continue reading
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May 14
Wright State introduces seven new or restructured undergraduate degrees
Wright State University introduces seven new or restructured undergraduate degrees in engineering technology, environmental studies, health sciences, exercise science, agriculture and interdisciplinary studies. Continue reading
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Medical Research
Researchers to study role of genes in new treatments for deadly pediatric brain tumor
The researchers are trying to understand how tumors caused by an incurable brain cancer in children resist all current treatments through changes in gene expression. Continue reading
Researchers may have found way to treat weakness in patients following critical illness
The research may provide the first-ever therapy for weakness acquired by patients in intensive care units. Continue reading
Childhood interest in science leads medical student to pursue M.D./Ph.D. degree
During her M.D./Ph.D. studies with the Boonshoft School of Medicine and the College of Science and Mathematics, Jessica Myers will research mental illness and functional magnetic resonance imaging. Continue reading
Boonshoft School of Medicine researchers find PTSD correlates with suicide attempts
The study found that suicide attempts in trauma survivors are linked to PTSD symptom severity, childhood maltreatment and substance-related problems. Continue reading
Wright State researchers are attacking breast cancer
Julian Gomez-Cambronero works with members of his laboratory to find the molecular mechanisms that lead to breast cancer cell growth and invasiveness. Continue reading
Medical student conducts research on pediatric immunotherapy
Maryam Shahin is taking a year off from medical school to conduct research at Stanford University School of Medicine and the University of California San Francisco. Continue reading
Wright State research team finds increase in deaths from fentanyl and fentanyl analogs
Evidence from the study indicates the increasing and substantial role of illicitly manufactured fentanyl and the declining presence of heroin and pharmaceutical opioids in overdose fatalities. Continue reading
Boonshoft School of Medicine approved for a $25,000 funding award by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute
The funding will support a research project focused on understanding the health needs of Ohio’s refugee population. Continue reading
Medical students learn about treating refugee populations
Boonshoft School of Medicine students presented research about refugee patient communities and their health concerns at the North American Refugee Health Conference in Toronto. Continue reading
Medical student selected for Minority Medical Student Award Program for second consecutive year
Ramanjot Kang was one of 22 medical students nationwide selected to participate in the American Society of Hematology 2017 Minority Medical Student Award Program. Continue reading
