July 14, 2025
The University of Cincinnati's Barbara Walker, PhD, was featured in a Washington Post article discussing interval walking training, or "Japanese walking," after the the technique has recently gone viral on TikTok.
July 11, 2025
The UC College of Medicine announces Achala Vagal, MD, as chair of radiology. A national leader in neuroradiology and stroke imaging, Vagal has 20-plus years of experience, advancing research, AI integration, mentorship and patient-centered innovation.
July 11, 2025
MSN highlighted University of Cincinnati Cancer Center and Cincinnati Veterans Affairs Medical Center research published in the journal Oncotarget that reviewed current research on why Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor-targeted therapies often fail in breast and head and neck cancers.
July 10, 2025
An infectious virus common in children is on the rise in the Tristate. The Cincinnati Health Department is warning of a rise in parvovirus in Hamilton County. The illness can present itself as a rash on the cheeks and is often called “slapped cheek” disease but can present more serious concerns in pregnant women. Kara Markham, MD, professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine recently appeared on Cincinnati Edition on WVXU to discuss how parvovirus is transmitted, the risk of serious cases and how to prevent it.
July 10, 2025
The University of Cincinnati Gardner Neuroscience Institute is a trial site for a multicenter, international Phase 1 trial testing CAR-T cell therapy for patients with multiple sclerosis.
July 9, 2025
Impaired sleep architecture in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is primarily driven by inflammatory activity rather than symptomatic flares as previously thought, according to a study published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. Sleep architecture is the structural organization of a normal sleep cycle, encompassing the progression and distribution of different stages of sleep throughout a typical night’s rest.
June 6, 2025
On May 15, the State Medical Board of Ohio, Ohio Board of Pharmacy and Ohio Board of Nursing issued a joint regulatory statement addressing patient safety concerns when it comes to retail IV therapy clinics. The clinics administer a combination of saline, vitamins, electrolytes and amino acids, as well as headache relief and anti-nausea medications through an intravenous drip. Clinics in the Cincinnati area have made claims that their treatments can treat dehydration better than water alone, while also boosting immunity, improving gut health and maintaining healthy joints. On Cincinnati Edition recently, experts talked about the risks associated with retail IV hydration and if these services offer effective solutions to the health concerns they target.
June 6, 2025
The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation’s largest, most impactful fundraising event takes place June 7. UC gastroenterologist Susan Kais, MD, and Emily Scott, a UC gastroenterology physician assistant, recently appeared on ARC Cincinnati on WKRC-TV/Local 12 to talk about Take Steps.
June 6, 2025
After 39 years at the University of Cincinnati, Bradley Wilson has retired from the School of Human Services and the Exercise Science program he helped to build. He looks back on how he found his way into academia and some highlights from his career, and he shares what he plans to pursue in retirement, including contributions he still hopes to make to UC and the College of Education, Criminal Justice, Human Services, and Information Technology.
June 3, 2025
MSN highlighted a study led by University of Cincinnati Cancer Center researchers that sheds new light on the mechanisms by which a major oncogene promotes and sustains lymphoma development and progression, paving the way for novel targeted therapies.
June 3, 2025
The University of Cincinnati is part of a collaborative national team spearheading research and wellness programming with the goal of improving care for adaptive athletes through the Para-Athlete Research for Wellness, Injury Prevention and Sports Medicine Excellence (PARA-WISE) registry.
June 2, 2025
NeuroNews highlighted research led by the University of Cincinnati's Iris Davis and the University of Minnesota's Christopher Streib that revealed the potential advantages associated with electronic informed consent in acute ischemic stroke studies, including increased enrollment rates and improved adherence to consent documentation.
May 29, 2025
A study led by University of Cincinnati Cancer Center researchers sheds new light on the mechanisms by which a major oncogene promotes and sustains lymphoma development and progression, paving the way for novel targeted therapies.
May 28, 2025
At the University of Cincinnati Foundation, philanthropy drives progress, and so do the people behind it. Recognizing the importance of student representation in shaping the future of UC and UC Health, the Foundation appoints a select group of student trustees to serve on its board. These students play a critical role in bringing authentic student perspectives to high-level conversations and decisions that impact the university community at large.
May 28, 2025
Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati, is getting into the summer spirit with a focus on giving. Summer can be a tough season for the blood supply, and Hoxworth is relying on its donors to show support and donate blood. During the month of June, when you give blood at any of Hoxworth’s seven neighborhood donor centers and select mobile drives, you will receive an e-gift card and a coupon for a FREE Biggby coffee as a thank you for saving lives. Schedule a donation today at hoxworth.org.
May 28, 2025
Blood can accumulate potentially damaging particles that may be flushed out. Some anti-aging influencers, along with a handful of scientists, believe exchanging the plasma in blood can help slow biological aging. UC's Caroline Alquist, MD, PhD, weighs in.
May 28, 2025
Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati, and Cincinnati’s foodie staples are coming together once again to celebrate lifesaving blood donors during the annual Cincinnati Favorites Blood Drive Tour. Schedule your donation today at hoxworth.org.
May 28, 2025
University of Cincinnati biomedical engineering graduate Katelyn Jansen pursued her own research questions and presented research at a major conference thanks to a co-op at the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center’s Head and Neck Experimental Advancement Laboratory.
May 27, 2025
The University of Cincinnati's Victoria Heasley was featured in a U.S. News & World Report article discussing the best and worst exercises for older adults.
May 27, 2025
University of Cincinnati Cancer Center researchers will present abstracts at the American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting May 30 to June 3 in Chicago.
May 23, 2025
Three UC College of Medicine students have earned the prestigious Critical Language Scholarship, immersing themselves in Hindi and Swahili abroad this summer to strengthen their future global public health and medical careers.
May 22, 2025
Students from the University of Cincinnati's College of Medicine recently gathered for a night of celebration as they reunited with the children they have been mentoring through the UC Med Mentors program. The event marked the end of the school year for Cincinnati Public Schools and included the distribution of laptops to the kids as they head into summer break.
May 22, 2025
The University of Cincinnati’s College of Medicine and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center have been chosen as a World Allergy Organization (WAO) Center of Excellence for the 2025-2029 term.
May 21, 2025
Cataract surgery is one of the most foolproof procedures in medicine, with a success rate as high as 95%. Nevertheless, many seniors don’t get cataract surgery because they fear losing their sight, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine researchers reported recently in the journal Clinical Ophthalmology. The UC study was recently featured in U.S. News & World Report.
May 20, 2025
The University of Cincinnati Cancer Center's Kyle Wang was featured in a Wall Street Journal discussing research and advancements in using electricity as a treatment for cancer.
May 19, 2025
From building health care innovations to collaborating with teams to crafting creative solutions with human-centered design thinking, the NEXT Innovation Scholars program at the University of Cincinnati empowers a new generation of leaders and innovators.
May 16, 2025
HCP Live highlighted research conducted by the University of Cincinnati's Jahnavi Gollamudi while at University Hospital Cleveland Medical Center that suggests iron deficiency anemia independently and significantly increases the odds of ischemic stroke in young adults.
May 14, 2025
The Cincinnati Business Courier highlighted a $2 million gift from John and Carrie Hayden to establish and endow a community learning kitchen that emphasizes the vital role of nutrition not only in the prevention but also the treatment of chronic disease.
May 13, 2025
The University of Cincinnati's College of Medicine is proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of three remarkable students, who have been recognized with two of the university’s highest honors.
May 12, 2025
Medical Laboratory Observer interviewed the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center's Leeya Pinder to discuss the current state and future of cervical cancer prevention.
May 9, 2025
The University of Cincinnati Cancer Center's Ann Brown was featured in Local 12 and Cincinnati Enquirer reports on a bill introduced by Rep. Jean Schmidt in the Ohio legislature that seeks to eliminate out of pocket medical expenses such as copays and deductibles associated with supplemental breast cancer screenings.
May 8, 2025
Laurah Turner, PhD, associate dean for artificial intelligence and educational informatics at the University of Cincinnati's College of Medicine, recently joined the For The Love of EdTech podcast to discuss the usage of personalized learning and AI coaches to enhance educational experiences.
May 7, 2025
A cardiologist and researcher at UC’s College of Medicine joined the Venture Lab at the 1819 Innovation Hub to launch High Enroll, an app that links clinical trials with willing participants.
May 6, 2025
Amid ongoing challenges across the health care workforce, including burnout and shortages, the University of Cincinnati is working to tackle this issue through a program that embeds students in clinical settings.
May 6, 2025
The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine celebrated the Class of 2025 at its annual Honors Day, recognizing graduates' achievements, resilience through the COVID-19 pandemic and commitment to compassionate, innovative care. Highlights included a 100% Step 2 pass rate, top residency matches and powerful moments of reflection and recognition.
May 5, 2025
A rapidly growing heart failure epidemic calls for prioritizing primary prevention, according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association published in Circulation in April. The statement reviews the current evidence for predicting heart failure risk and offers risk-based strategies for heart failure prevention.