 | Inaugural conference to connect Ohio's bioinformatics leaders
Ohio University will connect Ohio's bioinformatics and bioscience research leaders at the inaugural Ohio Collaborative Bioinformatics Conference (OCCBIO), June 28-30. Held at the Athens campus, the conference aims to provide an interdisciplinary forum for the discussion of approaches, research findings and experiences in the domain of computational approaches to biology-related problems.
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| Carnegie Foundation classification: Ohio University has high research activity
Research is a top priority for Ohio University, and it shows. When the Carnegie Foundation released its 2005 Basic Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, it listed Ohio University among research universities that have high research activity. The "Research University (high activity)" classification places the university among its peers who have significant research agendas.
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| [Research News] Hypertension drug may restore cardiovascular function in African Americans
Nebivolol, a drug for treatment of high blood pressure already available in Europe, may restore damaged cardiovascular functions in African Americans, according to a recent laboratory study at Ohio University.
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| Osteopathic Heritage Foundation gift to fund integrated research facility
The Osteopathic Heritage Foundation (OHF) of Columbus, Ohio, announced grants totaling $11,461,289 to Ohio University for osteopathic medical education programs and a research facility. The foundation has awarded more than $15 million to the university since 1999.
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| Bucking Gravity
Ohio University seniors Andrew Dodd and Ryan King are studying the effects of gravity on mutant plants with Sarah Wyatt, assistant professor of environmental and plant biology. This research, initially funded by NASA, aims to explain how and why some plants, considered genetic mutants, react differently to gravity, and how these reactions can be used for beneficial purposes.
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| Cancer studies at Edison Biotechnology Institute inspire student computer wiz
Anthony Schwartz was known in high school as a computer whiz. He planned to coast through a computer engineering degree at Ohio University and pursue a lifelong career in the business. Then he met Distinguished Senior Research Scientist Leonard Kohn, who is leading a study on ways to stop the spread of cancer.
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| Ohio University honors 63 students for research and creative endeavors
More than 270 undergraduate, graduate and medical students and post-doctoral fellows presented their original work at the university's fourth annual Student Research and Creative Activity Fair. The event marked the biggest exhibition of student talent yet. (video)
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| Strickland tours research facilities that examine energy and the environment
Congressman Ted Strickland, representative for Ohio's 6th District, toured Ohio University research facilities Monday to learn more about how university engineers and scientists are studying air pollution and water quality issues and developing new energy sources that are friendly to the environment and economy. |
