College of Medicine Announces Inaugural Vice Dean of Education College of Medicine Announces Inaugural Vice Dean of Education

College of Medicine Announces Inaugural Vice Dean of Education

Wednesday, May 21, 2025
The Univeristy of Oklahoma College of Medicine is pleased to announce the appointment of Irene Alexandraki, M.D., Ph.D., MPH, MBA, FACP, as the Inaugural Vice Dean of Education at the University of Oklahoma College...
Researcher Earns Grant to Study Causes of Age-Related Macular Degeneration Researcher Earns Grant to Study Causes of Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Researcher Earns Grant to Study Causes of Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Ana J. Chucair-Elliott, Ph.D., an assistant professor of ophthalmology at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine and research member of Dean McGee Eye Institute, has been funded by the BrightFocus Foundation...
OU School of Community Medicine Dean Announces Retirement; Burns Named Interim OU School of Community Medicine Dean Announces Retirement; Burns Named Interim

OU School of Community Medicine Dean Announces Retirement; Burns Named Interim

Friday, May 16, 2025

After a decade of service to OU, Dr. James M. Herman recently shared his intent to retire at the end of June.
Researchers Discover Gut Bacteria ‘Weapon,’ Redirect It Toward Cancer Researchers Discover Gut Bacteria ‘Weapon,’ Redirect It Toward Cancer

Researchers Discover Gut Bacteria ‘Weapon,’ Redirect It Toward Cancer

Thursday, May 15, 2025
University of Oklahoma researchers have discovered that some bacteria in the gut have their own unique “weapon system” to compete against other bacteria for dominance. Importantly, there is promising...
OU Researchers, Oklahoma Start-up Aim to Transform Cranial Care OU Researchers, Oklahoma Start-up Aim to Transform Cranial Care

OU Researchers, Oklahoma Start-up Aim to Transform Cranial Care

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Two researchers from the University of Oklahoma are partnering with Oklahoma start-up Xironetic to develop innovative methods for neurosurgical guidance, visualization and training.
University of Oklahoma Names Matthew Wade Hulver Vice President for Research and Partnerships University of Oklahoma Names Matthew Wade Hulver Vice President for Research and Partnerships

University of Oklahoma Names Matthew Wade Hulver Vice President for Research and Partnerships

Wednesday, May 14, 2025
The University of Oklahoma announced today Matthew Wade Hulver, Ph.D., will become the first universitywide vice president for research and partnerships, effective June 1, pending OU Board of Regents’ approval....
Research Shows How Hormone Can Reverse Fatty Liver Disease Research Shows How Hormone Can Reverse Fatty Liver Disease

Research Shows How Hormone Can Reverse Fatty Liver Disease

Tuesday, May 13, 2025
A pioneering research study published today in Cell Metabolism details how the hormone FGF21 (fibroblast growth factor 21) can reverse the effects of fatty liver disease in mice. The hormone works primarily by...
One Hundred Years of OU Legacy One Hundred Years of OU Legacy

One Hundred Years of OU Legacy

Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Layne Keep will graduate from the University of Oklahoma this May, carrying on a century-old tradition in her family. Keep’s mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother all graduated from OU. Her...
Carnegie Foundation Ranks OU Health Sciences in Top 2% Nationally Carnegie Foundation Ranks OU Health Sciences in Top 2% Nationally

Carnegie Foundation Ranks OU Health Sciences in Top 2% Nationally

Tuesday, May 6, 2025
The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences has achieved a new Carnegie Classification for its research enterprise and medical school program from the American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the...
OU Health Sciences’ Vice President for Research Announces Retirement OU Health Sciences’ Vice President for Research Announces Retirement

OU Health Sciences’ Vice President for Research Announces Retirement

Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Vice President for Research for Health Sciences Darrin Akins, Ph.D., will retire on Aug. 8. Starting May 19, Akins will transition to a special assistant role within the OU Health Sciences’ Office of the Senior...
Two OU Researchers Elected to Prestigious National Academy of Sciences Two OU Researchers Elected to Prestigious National Academy of Sciences

Two OU Researchers Elected to Prestigious National Academy of Sciences

Monday, May 5, 2025
Two University of Oklahoma researchers, Rodney Tweten, Ph.D., and Jizhong “Joe” Zhou, Ph.D., have been elected to the prestigious National Academy of Sciences, one of the highest honors a scientist can...
OU Students Honored For Achieving Perfect Grade-point Average OU Students Honored For Achieving Perfect Grade-point Average

OU Students Honored For Achieving Perfect Grade-point Average

Friday, May 2, 2025
Two hundred and twelve University of Oklahoma students eligible to participate in graduation ceremonies maintained a perfect 4.0 grade-point average throughout their academic program at OU. Of the total, 140 reside...
Zinc-Transporting Protein Contributes to Aggressive Growth of Brain Tumor, OU Researchers Find Zinc-Transporting Protein Contributes to Aggressive Growth of Brain Tumor, OU Researchers Find

Zinc-Transporting Protein Contributes to Aggressive Growth of Brain Tumor, OU Researchers Find

Friday, May 2, 2025
In a study published Wednesday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), University of Oklahoma researchers detail their discoveries about why the brain tumor glioblastoma is so aggressive. Their...
Oklahoma Children’s Hospital OU Health Joins Pediatric Pandemic Network Oklahoma Children’s Hospital OU Health Joins Pediatric Pandemic Network

Oklahoma Children’s Hospital OU Health Joins Pediatric Pandemic Network

Thursday, May 1, 2025
Oklahoma Children’s Hospital OU Health is proud to announce its partnership as an affiliate hub site in the Pediatric Pandemic Network (PPN), significantly expanding the network’s reach to Region 6, which...
OU Dean Delivers Keynote at Global Neurosurgery Symposium Hosted by Harvard-Affiliated Mass General Brigham OU Dean Delivers Keynote at Global Neurosurgery Symposium Hosted by Harvard-Affiliated Mass General Brigham

OU Dean Delivers Keynote at Global Neurosurgery Symposium Hosted by Harvard-Affiliated Mass General Brigham

Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Ian F. Dunn, M.D., FACS, FAANS, executive dean of the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine and chief academic officer at OU Health, recently delivered the keynote address at the prestigious Mass General Brigham...
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