Research and Impact

Plant Cell Wall Conference
Student Research

»¨¼¾´«Ã½ graduate students present research at Plant Cell Wall Biology Conference

Two »¨¼¾´«Ã½ Ph.D. students recently showcased their research at the 2025 International Conference on Plant Cell Wall Biology, held July 6–10 at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver.

Graciela Muniz-Terrera
Research

Study reveals shifts in job and leisure satisfaction before retirement

An international study co-authored by a Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine researcher found that job satisfaction gradually becomes less important than leisure time for those nearing retirement.

Berkeley Franz HCOM
Research

New study reveals long-term mental health effects of having a parent incarcerated

A new study shows that children who have had a parent go to jail or prison before they turn 18 are more likely to receive a mental health diagnoses by mid-life.

Berkeley Franz HCOM
Research

New study led by OHIO researcher reveals surprising attitudes among Ohio primary care providers toward diabetes vs. opioid use disorder treatment

A study by Berkeley Franz reveals surprising insights into how primary care providers in Ohio perceive and treat opioid use disorder differently from other chronic conditions such as type 2 diabetes.

Ballard and Thacker
Faculty and student research

A botanical breakthrough: OHIO undergraduate and professor discover several new species of violets in the mountains of Virginia

OHIO senior Collin Thacker, under the mentorship of professor Harvey Ballard, discovered four new species of violets in the mountains of Virginia, including two tucked away in Shenandoah National Park. What started as a summer research job turned into a blooming opportunity to make a lasting mark on botanical science and Thacker's career.

Pawpaw 2025
Pawpaws

Forget pumpkins and apples - fall belongs to the Pawpaw, Ohio’s tropical native fruit

When most people think of tropical fruit, they picture mangoes, guavas, and papayas, along with rainforests, palm trees, and island breezes. Southeastern Ohio doesn’t typically make the list, however, the region is home to a tropical native fruit that gains attention each year for its uniqueness and flavor - the pawpaw.

Atish Baidya WOUB editor in the studio at »¨¼¾´«Ã½
The OHIO Experience

How WOUB Public Media’s editor-in-chief helps OHIO students find purpose

Atish Baidya, editor-in-chief at WOUB, helps journalism students step into the rush of a working newsroom and discover their strengths through hands-on opportunities.

Posters created by students in VICO 4112/5112 Illustration Capstone: Advanced Informational Graphics
Student Exhibits

Scripps student exhibits spotlight history and innovation

Two new exhibits on view this month on »¨¼¾´«Ã½â€™s campus showcase the wide range of work being done by students in the School of Visual Communication in Scripps College of Communication from digging into archives to experimenting with new technology.

Kopchick Lab
Research

New study uncovers the role of growth hormone in bladder cancer

A study by researchers at »¨¼¾´«Ã½â€™s Institute for Molecular Medicine and Aging has found that growth hormone may play a role in bladder cancer’s resistance to treatment and aggressive growth.

Brain scans
Faculty Experts

Understanding CTE: The hidden cost of repeated head trauma in sports

As football season kicks off across the country, so does the recurring conversation around concussions, mental health and the long-term risks of repeated head trauma. At the center of this discussion is Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), a progressive brain disease increasingly associated with contact sports like football.

A clinician looks at the hands of an older patient
Research

Scientists discover new clues about joint disease and possible treatments

A new study has uncovered important clues about why joints get weaker with age and obesity—and it may help lead to better treatments for osteoarthritis.

Brian Clark
Medical History

OMNI director pens biography about female pioneer in physiology

In a recently published article, the executive director of OMNI spotlights the remarkable but largely forgotten legacy of a female pioneer in physiology.

Condensation on a window demonstrating humidity.
Faculty Experts

It’s the heat AND the humidity: OHIO’s Ryan Fogt discusses record-breaking mugginess of June and July

Nearly half of the U.S. population experienced record heat and humidity in June and July of 2025. »¨¼¾´«Ã½ Professor of Meteorology and climatologist Ryan Fogt discusses the forces behind the uncomfortable conditions.

Jason Trembly speaks with »¨¼¾´«Ã½ President Lori Gonzalez.
Faculty Excellence

Re-engineering waste, building sustainability

At »¨¼¾´«Ã½, engineering and sustainability go hand-in-hand, powering research that tackles major environmental problems with practical, forward-thinking solutions.

A research works at The Institute for Molecular Medicine and Aging at »¨¼¾´«Ã½
Future Medicine

Forever young: OHIO sharpens focus on molecular aging

What if slowing the effects of aging came down to tweaking the smallest building blocks of life? That’s the frontier »¨¼¾´«Ã½ scientists are pushing toward at the newly aligned Institute for Molecular Medicine and Aging.

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