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Vince Presents at 49th Annual meeting for the Society for Neuroscience 2019

Matthew Vince with his poster.

Ohio University undergraduate student Matthew Vince presented at the 49th Annual meeting for the Society for Neuroscience 2019. “I am studying monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI) and their targets in Caenorhabditis elegans,” said Vince, a junior majoring in Biological Sciences Pre-Professional. “I am testing combinations of genetic knockouts for genes involved […]

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October 24, 2019 at 9:45 amResearch

Notable Alumni | George Lucas Journeys from ‘Appalachia Boy’ to Prominent Hand Surgeon

Lucas (far left) with his pre-medical friends who lived at work at OHIO’s Health Centre in 1955.

By Regina Yoong Editor’s Note: The College of Arts & Sciences Notable Alumni Awards honor alumni for broad career accomplishments, commitment to community service, and valuable contributions to Ohio University and the College of Arts & Sciences. George Lucas ’57 Biological Sciences Dr. George L. Lucas retired from active practice […]

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October 20, 2019 at 3:54 pmAlumni News

Notable Alumni | Jon Wang Pioneers Research in Oncology and Gene Therapy

Dr. Jon Wang

By Regina Yoong Editor’s Note: The College of Arts & Sciences Notable Alumni Awards honor alumni for broad career accomplishments, commitment to community service, and valuable contributions to Ohio University and the College of Arts & Sciences. Dr. Jon Wang ’93 Ph.D. Molecular and Cellular Biology Dr. Xinzhong “Jon” Wang […]

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October 19, 2019 at 2:07 pmAlumni News

Tri Beta Hosts Annual Research Fair in Biological Sciences

From left, 2019-20 Tri Beta officers: Jenna Vance (Treasurer), Hannah West (Vice President), Gillian Null, (President), Colton Ross (Social Chair), Rhianna Hunt (Community Service Chair), Dr. Soichi Tanda (Faculty Adviser)

Students and faculty presented their research posters to other students interested in getting involved in research projects in the Biological Sciences at the annual research fair hosted by Ohio University’s TriBeta (Beta Beta Beta) chapter on Oct. 15. The main goal of the Research Fair is to give students opportunities […]

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October 18, 2019 at 5:19 pmNews

LaComb Gets Chapman Clapp Outstanding Advisor Award

From left, Ann LaComb and Eddith Dashiell

From Ohio University News University College recognized Eddith Dashiell and Ann LaComb with the Chapman Clapp Outstanding Advisor Award for the 2018-19 academic year at the University Academic Advising Council meeting on Oct. 16. The annual award recognizes outstanding Ohio University staff and faculty advisers with a plaque and a […]

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October 18, 2019 at 5:05 pmNews

Notable Alumni | Timothy Coleman Tackles Health Issues from Allergies to Oncology

Dr. Timothy Coleman

Editor’s Note: The College of Arts & Sciences Notable Alumni Awards honor alumni for broad career accomplishments, commitment to community service, and valuable contributions to Ohio University and the College of Arts & Sciences. Timothy Coleman ’91 Ph.D. Molecular and Cellular Biology Timothy Coleman’s scientific expertise in the life sciences […]

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October 18, 2019 at 9:49 amAlumni News

Alumni News | Yihong Wang Gives Biology Graduate Students Advise on Careers

Dr. Wang and her Ph.D. mentor, Dr. Bob Colvin, professor and Chair, Biological Sciences during her recent visit to the Athens campus

Ohio University alum Dr. Yihong Wang recently returned to Athens to give a research seminar and meet with current Biological Sciences graduate students, providing her thoughts on making career choices after obtaining a Ph.D. degree. Wang earned the MD/Ph.D. degree and is a highly skilled and successful pathologist with a […]

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October 8, 2019 at 4:09 pmAlumni News