Rodney Tweten Named OU’s SEC Faculty Achievement Award Recipient Rodney Tweten Named OU’s SEC Faculty Achievement Award Recipient

Rodney Tweten Named OU’s SEC Faculty Achievement Award Recipient

Thursday, February 26, 2026
Rodney Tweten, Ph.D., a professor in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at the OU College of Medicine, has been selected as the University of Oklahoma’s recipient of the Faculty Achievement...
Federal Grant Funds OU Training Program Focused on Care of People Experiencing Homelessness Federal Grant Funds OU Training Program Focused on Care of People Experiencing Homelessness

Federal Grant Funds OU Training Program Focused on Care of People Experiencing Homelessness

Thursday, February 26, 2026
People experiencing homelessness often live with chronic illness, mental health conditions and substance use disorders, while facing significant barriers to accessing and managing health care. With a new five-year,...
University of Oklahoma’s Research Excellence Propels It to Top 100 National Ranking Among U.S. Medical Institutions University of Oklahoma’s Research Excellence Propels It to Top 100 National Ranking Among U.S. Medical Institutions

University of Oklahoma’s Research Excellence Propels It to Top 100 National Ranking Among U.S. Medical Institutions

Monday, February 23, 2026
Research Conducted at OU Addresses Oklahoma’s Most Pressing Health Challenges, Lifting the Health of the State and Beyond The University of Oklahoma Health Campus was recently recognized for its increased momentum in advancing discoveries that change lives, achieving the state’s first Top 100 national ranking based on funding from...
From Family Loss to Brain Research: A Scientist’s Mission to Prevent Cognitive Decline From Family Loss to Brain Research: A Scientist’s Mission to Prevent Cognitive Decline

From Family Loss to Brain Research: A Scientist’s Mission to Prevent Cognitive Decline

Thursday, February 19, 2026
Growing up, Stefano Tarantini, Ph.D., watched his grandmother lose her independence to cognitive decline. At the same time, he became fascinated with the medical language surrounding her care – terms like...
Cancer Cell Publication Details Development of Cancer-Induced Cachexia and Anorexia Cancer Cell Publication Details Development of Cancer-Induced Cachexia and Anorexia

Cancer Cell Publication Details Development of Cancer-Induced Cachexia and Anorexia

Thursday, February 12, 2026
New research from the University of Oklahoma, published today in Cancer Cell, describes for the first time a “triangle regulation theory” of cancer-induced cachexia and anorexia.
OU’s Academic Excellence and Global Perspective Recognized by Fulbright Program OU’s Academic Excellence and Global Perspective Recognized by Fulbright Program

OU’s Academic Excellence and Global Perspective Recognized by Fulbright Program

Monday, February 9, 2026
The University of Oklahoma has been recognized by the Fulbright Program for its academic excellence and impactful contributions to international education and research, with its Health Campus earning the university...
OU Researchers Develop New Way to Deliver Cancer Therapies OU Researchers Develop New Way to Deliver Cancer Therapies

OU Researchers Develop New Way to Deliver Cancer Therapies

Wednesday, February 4, 2026
University of Oklahoma researchers have created a new drug delivery system that helps cancer cells take in much more of a treatment, improving its ability to kill tumors. The findings are published in Science...
OU College of Medicine Names T.R. Lewis as Associate Dean for Student Affairs OU College of Medicine Names T.R. Lewis as Associate Dean for Student Affairs

OU College of Medicine Names T.R. Lewis as Associate Dean for Student Affairs

Monday, February 2, 2026

The University of Oklahoma College of Medicine has announced the appointment of T.R. Lewis, M.D., as associate dean for student affairs, effective Jan. 25, 2026, pending approval by the OU Board of Regents.
OU College of Medicine Announces New Associate Dean for Veterans Affairs OU College of Medicine Announces New Associate Dean for Veterans Affairs

OU College of Medicine Announces New Associate Dean for Veterans Affairs

Thursday, January 29, 2026

The University of Oklahoma College of Medicine has named Kelly Stratton, M.D., FACS, as associate dean for veterans affairs, pending approval by the OU Board of Regents.
OU Helps Lead Clinical Trial Seeking Improved Survival for Head and Neck Cancer Patients OU Helps Lead Clinical Trial Seeking Improved Survival for Head and Neck Cancer Patients

OU Helps Lead Clinical Trial Seeking Improved Survival for Head and Neck Cancer Patients

Tuesday, January 27, 2026
A newly approved National Cancer Institute-funded clinical trial aims to improve survival for head and neck cancer patients whose disease returns after radiation therapy – a setback that affects up to 40% of...
RAND Study Shows U.S. Poison Centers Save Nation Billions Each Year RAND Study Shows U.S. Poison Centers Save Nation Billions Each Year

RAND Study Shows U.S. Poison Centers Save Nation Billions Each Year

Wednesday, January 21, 2026
U.S. Poison Centers save $3.1 billion every year in medical costs and lost productivity, according to a new independent study released by America’s Poison Centers®. Conducted by RAND, the report...
Naqash Honored by American Society for Clinical Investigation Naqash Honored by American Society for Clinical Investigation

Naqash Honored by American Society for Clinical Investigation

Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Abdul Rafeh Naqash, M.D., associate professor of medicine at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine and senior associate director of AI and Data Science at OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center, has been awarded...
Maternal Microbiome Compound May Hold Key to Preventing Liver Disease Maternal Microbiome Compound May Hold Key to Preventing Liver Disease

Maternal Microbiome Compound May Hold Key to Preventing Liver Disease

Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Children born to mothers who consume a high-fat, high-sugar diet during pregnancy and breastfeeding face a higher risk of developing fatty liver disease later in life. New research from the University of Oklahoma...
Clinical Trial Shows Survival Benefit With Proton Therapy Clinical Trial Shows Survival Benefit With Proton Therapy

Clinical Trial Shows Survival Benefit With Proton Therapy

Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Results of a Phase III clinical trial published recently in The Lancet show that oropharyngeal cancer patients receiving proton therapy kept their cancer under control just as well as patients receiving traditional...
University of Oklahoma, West Virginia University Researchers Earn NIH Grant to Study ‘Concept’ Flavored Cigarillos University of Oklahoma, West Virginia University Researchers Earn NIH Grant to Study ‘Concept’ Flavored Cigarillos

University of Oklahoma, West Virginia University Researchers Earn NIH Grant to Study ‘Concept’ Flavored Cigarillos

Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Cigarillos, a small type of cigar, have dramatically risen in popularity, particularly those that come in flavors, such as cherry or chocolate. Some state and local laws have banned all flavored cigars, and the Food...
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