OU College of Dentistry Launches State’s First Pediatric Residency OU College of Dentistry Launches State’s First Pediatric Residency

OU College of Dentistry Launches State’s First Pediatric Residency

Tuesday, August 20, 2024
This summer, the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry launched the state’s first pediatric dental residency, a two-year program that trains new dentists in the care of children, with a special emphasis...
OU Nursing Accreditation Allows for High-Quality Professional Development for Nurses OU Nursing Accreditation Allows for High-Quality Professional Development for Nurses

OU Nursing Accreditation Allows for High-Quality Professional Development for Nurses

Friday, August 16, 2024
The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) has granted the University of Oklahoma Fran and Earl Ziegler College of Nursing accreditation for nursing continuing professional development. This accreditation...
Researcher Seeks Resilience Mechanisms Against Prenatal Inflammation, a Risk Factor for Neurodevelopmental Disorders Researcher Seeks Resilience Mechanisms Against Prenatal Inflammation, a Risk Factor for Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Researcher Seeks Resilience Mechanisms Against Prenatal Inflammation, a Risk Factor for Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Thursday, August 8, 2024
When a person experiences an injury or infection, the body’s immune system responds with inflammation to start the healing process. However, inflammation can occur in much less helpful circumstances – for...
With New Grant, OU Health Sciences Expands Breastfeeding Initiative to Rural Hospitals With New Grant, OU Health Sciences Expands Breastfeeding Initiative to Rural Hospitals

With New Grant, OU Health Sciences Expands Breastfeeding Initiative to Rural Hospitals

Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Research increasingly shows the health benefits of breastfeeding, including a reduced risk of obesity, diabetes, cancer and infections for the baby and a lower chance of hypertension, heart disease, obesity, diabetes...
OU Public Health Master’s Graduates Earn Administrative Fellowships With OU Health OU Public Health Master’s Graduates Earn Administrative Fellowships With OU Health

OU Public Health Master’s Graduates Earn Administrative Fellowships With OU Health

Monday, July 22, 2024
Three recent University of Oklahoma master’s degree graduates have been awarded OU Health Administrative Fellowships. This newly created program serves as a bridge from academic life to professional health care...
Lancet Oncology Publication Establishes Imaging Guidelines for Head and Neck Cancers, a Step Toward Practice Change Lancet Oncology Publication Establishes Imaging Guidelines for Head and Neck Cancers, a Step Toward Practice Change

Lancet Oncology Publication Establishes Imaging Guidelines for Head and Neck Cancers, a Step Toward Practice Change

Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Newly published research in The Lancet Oncology lays the foundation for many patients with head and neck cancers to be treated with tailored therapies that are less invasive and to avoid major, potentially...
TSET Health Promotion Research Center Awards FY25 Seed Grants TSET Health Promotion Research Center Awards FY25 Seed Grants

TSET Health Promotion Research Center Awards FY25 Seed Grants

Monday, July 15, 2024
The TSET Health Promotion Research Center (HPRC) at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences has announced the awardees of the FY25 seed grant program. Each grantee will receive up to $100,000 to conduct an...
OU Hudson College of Public Health Earns Reaccreditation OU Hudson College of Public Health Earns Reaccreditation

OU Hudson College of Public Health Earns Reaccreditation

Friday, July 12, 2024
The Hudson College of Public Health on the University of Oklahoma’s Health Sciences campus has earned reaccreditation from the Council on Education for Public Health. This achievement reflects the...
$5 Million Grant to OU Continues Work of Oklahoma Dementia Care Network $5 Million Grant to OU Continues Work of Oklahoma Dementia Care Network

$5 Million Grant to OU Continues Work of Oklahoma Dementia Care Network

Thursday, July 11, 2024
With a $5 million federal grant renewal, the University of Oklahoma is expanding the efforts of the Oklahoma Dementia Care Network. The program, which involves partners across the state, aims to improve health...
Researchers Earn $2.3M in Grants for Studies on Age-Related Cognitive Decline Researchers Earn $2.3M in Grants for Studies on Age-Related Cognitive Decline

Researchers Earn $2.3M in Grants for Studies on Age-Related Cognitive Decline

Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Two University of Oklahoma researchers have been awarded more than $2 million in grants from the Hevolution Foundation to further their studies on age-related cognitive impairment, with an emphasis on improving...
Dr. Melissa Craft Transitioning from Acting Dean to Interim Dean of the Fran and Earl Ziegler College of Nursing Dr. Melissa Craft Transitioning from Acting Dean to Interim Dean of the Fran and Earl Ziegler College of Nursing

Dr. Melissa Craft Transitioning from Acting Dean to Interim Dean of the Fran and Earl Ziegler College of Nursing

Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Pending final approval by the Board of Regents, Dr. Melissa Craft will transition from her role as Acting Dean to Interim Dean of the Fran and Earl Ziegler College of Nursing. A permanent dean will be identified in a...
Financial Incentives Double Smoking Cessation Rate for People With Socioeconomic Challenges Financial Incentives Double Smoking Cessation Rate for People With Socioeconomic Challenges

Financial Incentives Double Smoking Cessation Rate for People With Socioeconomic Challenges

Tuesday, July 2, 2024
A study published today by a University of Oklahoma researcher shows that financial incentives can make a big difference in helping smokers quit. The study found that when people with low socioeconomic staus are...
Circulating MicroRNAs Likely as Effective as A1C for Predicting Type 2 Diabetes in Youth, According to OU Study Circulating MicroRNAs Likely as Effective as A1C for Predicting Type 2 Diabetes in Youth, According to OU Study

Circulating MicroRNAs Likely as Effective as A1C for Predicting Type 2 Diabetes in Youth, According to OU Study

Monday, June 24, 2024
Type 2 diabetes in young people ages 10 to19 has more than doubled in the past 20 years, yet it remains difficult for physicians to predict who will be diagnosed and who will improve with treatment. A newly published...
Potential New Treatment Option for Diabetic Retinopathy Potential New Treatment Option for Diabetic Retinopathy

Potential New Treatment Option for Diabetic Retinopathy

Monday, June 17, 2024
Patients with diabetes face a host of potential health problems as they work to manage the chronic disease. Still, one concern that seems to weigh heavily is the risk of losing their sight through a condition known...
OU College of Pharmacy Names New Dean OU College of Pharmacy Names New Dean

OU College of Pharmacy Names New Dean

Wednesday, June 12, 2024

The University of Oklahoma announced today the appointment of Melissa Medina, Ed.D., as dean of the OU College of Pharmacy, pending approval from the OU Board of Regents. Medina will begin the new role on June 16.
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