Research

New journal spotlights undergraduate research

How to win in the stock market, how to cope with domestic violence, and how to integrate premature babies into family life. Continue reading

Wright State researcher part of first human gene therapy approved in West

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The first human gene therapy approved for use in Europe owes its development in part to a Wright State University faculty member. Continue reading

First annual WSU and PHP Neuroscience Institute Symposium slated for Nov. 14

Wright State University and Premier Health Partners symposium to focus on translational neuroscience
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Presentations will explore epilepsy, acute stroke management and neurological involvement in critical illness. Continue reading

Wright State Research Institute moves to new headquarters in Beavercreek

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The Wright State Research Institute has moved to its new headquarters at 4035 Colonel Glenn Highway in Beavercreek, in the Signal Hill Technecenter complex, effective November 1. 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

Wright State University awarded Air Force funding for research at Calamityville

The U.S. Air Force has awarded a contract of $500,000 to the Wright State Research Institute and National Center for Medical Readiness… Continue reading

Wright State professor has role in next Mars mission

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The Department of Physics professor is a member of the science team for Mars MAVEN, next in line for a ride to the Red Planet. 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

Wright State leads $1 million air vehicle research project

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Wright State University will lead a $1 million project to develop computer aids for designing smart air vehicles that adapt to keep flying, even when damaged in flight. Continue reading

Wright State offers new master’s degree in cyber security

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Wright State University is responding to growing cyber threats with a new Master of Science degree in cyber security. Continue reading