Study Identifies Why Nightmares Persist in Children and How to Break the Cycle

Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Recently published research from the University of Oklahoma and the University of Tulsa proposes a new model to explain why nightmares can persist over time in children and how therapy can be designed to break that...

Dunn Named to AAMC Council of Deans Administrative Board

Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Ian F. Dunn, M.D., executive dean of the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine and chief physician executive for OU Health, the university’s health care partner, has been named to a one-year term with the...

OU Public Health Fellowship Celebrates 10 Years with AI-Focused Lecture

Thursday, April 2, 2026
The Hudson Fellows in Public Health Program – a select group of doctoral students at the University of Oklahoma Hudson College of Public Health – will observe its 10th anniversary on April 9 with the...

Researchers Identify Mechanism for Body Weight-Reducing Hormone

Wednesday, April 1, 2026
A hormone that reverses obesity in mice appears to work by signaling to a brain region involved in metabolism and appetite regulation, the same area targeted by the popular GLP-1 drugs. The finding, from University...

OU Medical Students Learn Their Futures on Match Day

Monday, March 30, 2026
Cheers and happy tears filled campuses in Oklahoma City and Tulsa as 161 members of the OU College of Medicine Class of 2026 learned where they will be training for their residencies. The occasion was Match Day, a...

Hearing Yourself Speak Helps Fine-Tune Tongue Movements

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
When people cannot hear their own voices, their tongue movements become less precise when they speak, according to a study from the University of Oklahoma. This finding, the first direct evidence of its kind, could...

OU Expanding Precision Medicine Capabilities With New Cyclotron

Thursday, March 5, 2026
A powerful new $16 million cyclotron is arriving soon at the University of Oklahoma College of Pharmacy, marking a major expansion of advanced medical imaging, cancer treatment and research capabilities for patients...

New NIH Grant Advances Lupus Protein Research

Tuesday, March 3, 2026
For the millions of people living with lupus – a chronic autoimmune disease that can damage the kidneys, brain and other vital organs – treatment options remain limited and often come with serious side...

OU College of Dentistry Provides Free Dental Care During Kids’ Day

Monday, March 2, 2026
On Saturday, the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry provided free cleanings, fillings and crowns to 109 children during the college’s annual Kids’ Day. The event was sponsored in part by the...

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

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

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

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

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

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...
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