Tag: Research

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Whale research could inform fight against cancer

Jan. 2, 2026

by Jared F. Slanina Unlike most mammals, whales grow throughout their lifespan – sometimes for up to 200 years. This may sound logical based on their massive size, with certain […]

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More than 200 students present at Student Research Symposium

Dec. 1, 2025

By Jared Slanina The NEW Center Ballroom and Cook Alumni Hall at NEOMED were filled with students eager to share their scholarly work with hundreds of attendees at the sixth […]

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$2.6M grant fuels study linking mitochondrial dysfunction to inflammation

Nov. 5, 2025

When we get tired, we rest. If we are hungry, we eat. Mitochondria, which provide the energy for us to do those things, also need to replenish themselves by cycling […]

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Researcher discusses circadian rhythms and time change with Akron Beacon Journal

Oct. 27, 2025

On Nov. 2, we leave daylight savings time and return to standard time. In preparation for the change, Jessica Ferrell, Ph.D., assistant professor of biomedical sciences, discussed research on the […]

A group of five researchers wearing white lab coats smile while standing together in a laboratory filled with scientific equipment, shelves of bottles, and research supplies.

How does alcohol affect memory? NIH-funded study aims to find out

Oct. 21, 2025

Alzheimer’s disease is the leading cause of dementia and a growing concern as people live longer. Drinking alcohol can accelerate brain aging and increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. “Alcohol […]

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NEOMED Ph.D. students are “rising stars” in bone and mineral research

Sept. 18, 2025

Three Ph.D. students in the Basic and Translational Biomedicine program showcased their outstanding research in bone and musculoskeletal biology at the 2025 Annual Meeting for American Society of Bone and Mineral […]

Leading researchers in hearing health to gather at NEOMED

Jan. 27, 2025

The Hearing Research Focus Area (HRFA) is set to host the Midwest Auditory Research Conference (MARC) on June 19-21, 2025. The MARC will gather leading researchers in hearing health to […]

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How NEOMED’s REDIzone incubator helps power the region’s growth in biomed

Aug. 6, 2024

Ideastream Public Media reports on how startups are using our lab spaces, expert guidance and funding connections to transform their research into real-world health solutions. Read “NEOMED incubator gives Northeast […]

Motion sensor for neurosurgery takes top honors in NEOvations Bench to Bedside competition

May 16, 2024

Student teams from NEOMED and other universities demonstrated their medical technologies at the NEOvations Bench to Bedside Competition, held May 1 in the Jay A. Gershen Atrium. A total of 24 […]

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First UH-NEOMED Scholars are named

March 13, 2024

Six students and 30 faculty members were honored as the first UH-NEOMED Faculty and Student Scholars during a special presentation on March 7 at NEOMED. The honorees are recognized for […]

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