Stories tagged with: Research

OHIO researcher receives more than $1 million in funding from the National Institute on Drug Abuse

November 17, 2022 6 min

Berkeley Franz, Ph.D., was awarded over $1 million by the National Institute on Drug Abuse for two separate studies that are aimed at helping provide resources to combat the opioid epidemic.

From left, Yuxi Zhou, Hailey Payne, Tina Athans, Evelyn Potter, Veronica Bahamondes, Dr. Shiyong Wu

Shiyong Wu lab showcases student, alumna researchers at American Society for Photobiology meeting

November 16, 2022 6 min

Shiyong Wu took students to the American Society for Photobiology meeting this fall to showcase their research on ultraviolet exposure and basal cell skin cancer.

Institute for International Journalism to use grant to boost local media in South Africa

November 8, 2022 2 min

OHIO’s Institute for International Journalism is partnering with the Association of Independent Publishers in South Africa on a one-year effort to develop strategies for sustainable local news media.

Dr. Tommie Radd Professorship officially launches

November 7, 2022 3 min

Ohio University’s Gladys W. And David H. Patton College of Education has officially launched the Dr. Tommie Radd Professorship in School Counselor Education for the Department of Counseling and Higher Education.

OHIO to celebrate 2022 International Education Week Nov. 14-18

November 7, 2022 3 min

This annual celebration seeks to champion the excellence of Ohio University’s global engagement through education, research, teaching and experiential learning.

Skyler Houser studies burrowing scorpions to learn more about the fossil record

November 3, 2022 4 min

Geological Sciences graduate student Skyler Houser spent this summer in a lab studying how scorpions make burrows so that he could compare the modern-day arthropods with their fossilized relatives.

New Translational Research Facility planned

November 2, 2022 5 min

Ohio University’s Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine will start work on a new facility on the Athens campus dedicated to translational research.

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Board approves creation of two new centers within OMNI

November 2, 2022 4 min

The Ohio University Board of Trustees approved the creation of two new centers, the Injury and Pain Research Center and the Center for Healthy Aging.

Study: Disrupting growth hormone receptor gene in adipose tissue increases lifespan in mice

November 2, 2022 5 min

Led by Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine and Edison Biotechnology Institute researchers, a study has shown that stopping the activity of growth hormone in fat cells can improve health.

Amy Meeks set to retire after more than 33 years at OHIO

October 31, 2022 2 min

The Ohio University community is invited to attend a retirement celebration for Amy Meeks, who retires on Nov. 30.

Study published in Endocrinology by Heritage College researchers finds disruption of the growth hormone receptor gene in adipose tissue results in increased lifespan in mice

October 25, 2022 5 min

A study of mice led by the Heritage College and Edison Biotechnology Institute researchers has shown that stopping the activity of growth hormone in fat cells can improve health and increase lifespan.

Fig. Rare-Earth Rotor. (a) STM image of a rotating Eu complex appears as a disc shape on Au(111). (b) Controlled rotations are performed by supplying electrical energy from an STM tip. (c), (d) Before and after rotation of a complex, respectively. The dashed circle indicates the counterion used for the control.

Team of physicists, chemists demonstrates atomic-level control of rare earth molecule

October 24, 2022 3 min

Scientists at OHIO and partner institutions have, for the first time, formed a charged rare earth molecule on a metal surface and rotated it using scanning tunneling microscopy.

Dan Karney wins EPA challenge to study how power plants ramp to meet demand, California's 'Duck Curve'

October 21, 2022 6 min

If the sun isn't shining and the wind isn't blowing, then ramp up the fossil-fuel power plant to fill the gap. But it's not that easy or efficient to run a power grid that way, OHIO economist says.

Funding available to support student research and creative activity

October 20, 2022 1 min

The Student Enhancement Award offers competitive awards up to support undergraduate, graduate, and medical student research, scholarship, and creative activities. Applications are due Jan. 19, 2023.

Streamlined OURC/Baker Fund process offers larger awards, expedited process for smaller proposals

October 18, 2022 3 min

The Research Division has combined two faculty grant programs into one streamlined process to support research and creative activity.

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