University of Oklahoma Researchers Aim to Reduce Indigenous Cancer Disparities University of Oklahoma Researchers Aim to Reduce Indigenous Cancer Disparities

University of Oklahoma Researchers Aim to Reduce Indigenous Cancer Disparities

Thursday, September 11, 2025
Researchers from the University of Oklahoma Health Campus have published an article and podcast in the New England Journal of Medicine describing a novel care coordination and communication program and its potential...
OU College of Nursing Expands Programs to Boost State’s Health Care Workforce OU College of Nursing Expands Programs to Boost State’s Health Care Workforce

OU College of Nursing Expands Programs to Boost State’s Health Care Workforce

Wednesday, September 10, 2025
The University of Oklahoma Board of Regents today approved several updates to academic programs in the Fran and Earl Ziegler College of Nursing, designed to expand access, streamline degree completion, and ensure...
University of Oklahoma Health Doctoral Student Earns Prestigious Federal Grant University of Oklahoma Health Doctoral Student Earns Prestigious Federal Grant

University of Oklahoma Health Doctoral Student Earns Prestigious Federal Grant

Monday, September 8, 2025
University of Oklahoma Health Campus Ph.D. candidate Alex Arreola has earned a prestigious National Cancer Institute grant – one of only 15 awarded nationwide this year. He is the first trainee from OU Health...
Study Shows Blood Conservation Technique Reduces Odds of Transfusion During Heart Surgery in United States Study Shows Blood Conservation Technique Reduces Odds of Transfusion During Heart Surgery in United States

Study Shows Blood Conservation Technique Reduces Odds of Transfusion During Heart Surgery in United States

Wednesday, September 3, 2025
A University of Oklahoma study published today in JAMA Surgery reports that acute normovolemic hemodilution (ANH) – a blood-saving method in which a patient’s blood is collected before going on heart-lung...
OU Hosts NIH Leadership, Showcases Stephenson Cancer Center OU Hosts NIH Leadership, Showcases Stephenson Cancer Center

OU Hosts NIH Leadership, Showcases Stephenson Cancer Center

Tuesday, September 2, 2025
National Institutes of Health Director Jay Bhattacharya visited the OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center on Friday, Aug. 29, to tour the facility and discuss the university’s efforts to improve health outcomes...
Office of Research Administration Director Earns National Award Office of Research Administration Director Earns National Award

Office of Research Administration Director Earns National Award

Thursday, August 28, 2025
Scott Davis, research administration director in the Office of Research Administration at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences campus in Oklahoma City, has received the Julia Jacobsen Distinguished Service...
Study Advances Understanding of Rare Type of Lung Cancer Study Advances Understanding of Rare Type of Lung Cancer

Study Advances Understanding of Rare Type of Lung Cancer

Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma (LCNEC), a rare and aggressive type of lung cancer, has a high chance of metastasis, no standard treatment and a poor survival rate. A study published in Nature Communications...
Breakthrough in Understanding Amylin Could Pave Way for Next Generation of Weight Loss Drugs Breakthrough in Understanding Amylin Could Pave Way for Next Generation of Weight Loss Drugs

Breakthrough in Understanding Amylin Could Pave Way for Next Generation of Weight Loss Drugs

Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Amylin, a hormone that controls appetite and blood sugar by activating three different receptors in the brain, could be the basis for the next blockbuster obesity drugs. A University of Oklahoma study published today...
OU College of Dentistry Receives $2.1 Million Grant to Expand Pediatric Residency OU College of Dentistry Receives $2.1 Million Grant to Expand Pediatric Residency

OU College of Dentistry Receives $2.1 Million Grant to Expand Pediatric Residency

Monday, August 18, 2025
The University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry has earned a five-year, $2.1 million grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to expand the workforce of pediatric dentists in Oklahoma and...
University of Oklahoma’s Smoking Cessation App Performs Well in Clinical Trial University of Oklahoma’s Smoking Cessation App Performs Well in Clinical Trial

University of Oklahoma’s Smoking Cessation App Performs Well in Clinical Trial

Thursday, August 14, 2025
While smoking rates in the United States have substantially declined over the past six decades, smoking remains high among people with low incomes, leading to health disparities. A smartphone app that delivers...
OU Researchers Study Effects of Cannabis on Facial Wound Healing After Surgery OU Researchers Study Effects of Cannabis on Facial Wound Healing After Surgery

OU Researchers Study Effects of Cannabis on Facial Wound Healing After Surgery

Tuesday, August 12, 2025
University of Oklahoma researchers are conducting a first-of-its-kind study to determine whether cannabis use affects recovery from the wounds associated with head and neck cancer surgery. The outcomes may have...
OU Enters Next Phase of AI Innovation OU Enters Next Phase of AI Innovation

OU Enters Next Phase of AI Innovation

Tuesday, August 12, 2025
With roughly one-quarter of the University of Oklahoma’s research rooted in AI, OU is harnessing its transformative power across fields to drive real-world solutions and equip students to thrive as...
First-of-Its-Kind Pediatric Dental Residency Marks Milestone in Specialized Care First-of-Its-Kind Pediatric Dental Residency Marks Milestone in Specialized Care

First-of-Its-Kind Pediatric Dental Residency Marks Milestone in Specialized Care

Tuesday, August 12, 2025
The first and only pediatric dentistry residency program and associated clinic in the state recently celebrated one year of serving Oklahoma’s children. The University of Oklahoma Pediatric Dentistry Residency...
OU Scholar Heads to Korea on Fulbright for Cancer Research OU Scholar Heads to Korea on Fulbright for Cancer Research

OU Scholar Heads to Korea on Fulbright for Cancer Research

Monday, August 11, 2025
Motolani Adedipe, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, has been awarded a Fulbright U.S. Scholar award to South Korea...
Understanding Preterm Birth: OU’s Biorepository Expands to Advance Neonatal Health Understanding Preterm Birth: OU’s Biorepository Expands to Advance Neonatal Health

Understanding Preterm Birth: OU’s Biorepository Expands to Advance Neonatal Health

Friday, August 8, 2025
Pregnant women with chronic conditions like obesity and diabetes face a significantly higher risk of delivering preterm babies. These babies, especially those born very early, often experience serious health...
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