Research

Wright State Research Institute hires nationally recognized neuroscientist

The Wright State Research Institute has hired renowned neuroscientist Michael Weisend, Ph.D., as a senior research scientist… Continue reading

Catching the Bug

Wright State researchers developing virus-detection technology

Technology under development by Wright State researchers and field-deployable at public sites has the potential to detect viruses within minutes, giving early warning and reducing the possibility of an outbreak.
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Wright State University hires new director for National Center for Medical Readiness

Rufus Smith, a retired Brigadier General from the Ohio National Guard, takes the helm this week of the university’s medical preparedness and disaster training program. Continue reading

Video—NASA Glenn director visits region, Wright State

Jason Parker, director of Wright States Research Institute says having NASA on a resume would also go along way to landing the promising STEM student of tomorrow. Continue reading

WSRI joins Ohio team promoting UAS Center and Test Complex at Unmanned Systems 2013

As part of a statewide effort to promote Ohio’s capabilities in unmanned aerial systems, the Wright State Research Institute joined… Continue reading

High-tech projects to highlight Summer-at-the-Edge open house

Humanoid robots, virtual reality, 3D printed unmanned aerial systems, cybersecurity, surgical simulations, plus sensors and smartphones… Continue reading

Wright State psychologist to help teachers in Bolivia better understand disabilities

In Bolivia, they are called “second patio children”—kids with disabilities who are kept out of sight by their families, away from the main patio… Continue reading

Wright State scientist Brown named to prestigious NIH pregnancy study section

The National Institutes of Health has named Thomas L. Brown, Ph.D., a Wright State University researcher investigating… Continue reading

Students in focus at the Center for Sensor Exploitation

Photo of Brian Rigling, associate professor at Wright State’s College of Engineering and Computer Science.

Through creative collaborations with defense and industrial partners, Wright State University’s Center for Sensor Exploitation… Continue reading

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