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Tech Support: Robot-assisted Surgery Flourishes at Area Hospitals

March 7, 2023

Dr. Obi Ekwenna, an associate professor of urology and transplantation in the College of Medicine and Life Sciences, discusses how robotic surgery is taught in medical school and residency.


Pandemic Leads to New Discoveries about Sewage

March 7, 2023

Shumin Fan, an M.D./Ph.D. student in the College of Medicine and Life Sciences, writes about her research investigating how wastewater monitoring can help track COVID-19 and provide early warning about new variants.


Study Session

March 7, 2023

Madhulika Kastury, a first-year medical student, studies the musculoskeletal system Monday afternoon in the basement of Mulford Library. While most UToledo students and faculty are on spring break this week, medical student classes are in session.


Local Medical Mission Sends Supplies to Doctors in Turkey and Syria

February 23, 2023

Dr. Richard Paat, a clinical professor of medicine, and UToledo medical students are boxing and transporting medical supplies to help in the aftermath of earthquakes in Turkey and Syria.


Virtual Bioinformatics Summer Camp Accepting Applications

February 23, 2023

The inaugural virtual camp, hosted by the Department of Neurosciences, begins June 12.


Experts Say the Authoritative Parenting Style Can Help Your Kids Develop Responsibility, Self-Esteem and More

February 14, 2023

Dr. Michele Knox, a professor of psychiatry in the College of Medicine and Life Sciences and a psychologist at UTMC, discusses parenting styles.


Studying Minds

February 14, 2023

There is much we still don’t know about the brain to effectively treat heartbreaking disorders like Alzheimer’s disease, addiction and more. Researchers at UToledo are working to better understand how the brain responds to toxins and other influences to create better therapeutics for a variety of diseases.


Researcher Awarded $2 Million Grant to Study Aggressive Breast Cancer

February 14, 2023

Dr. Dayanidhi Raman, an assistant professor of cell and cancer biology at the College of Medicine and Life Sciences, is working to advance a potentially more effective treatment.


Neuroscience Undergrad Degree at UToledo

February 6, 2023

Dr. Robert Smith, professor and chair of the Department of Neurosciences, talks about the new degree program that provides students a unique opportunity to learn not only how the brain works but also train alongside established biomedical researchers who are working to solve pressing questions about complicated brain disorders.


Give Kids a Smile Program Kicks Off

February 6, 2023

Dr. Jaime Snook, a pediatric dentist and assistant professor in the College of Medicine and Life Sciences, discusses the program offering free dental care.