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What is Cardiac Arrest? What to Know After Buffalo Bills Player Damar Hamlin’s Hospitalization

January 4, 2023

Dr. David Sohn, chief of the Shoulder and Sports Medicine Division at UTMC and professor in the College of Medicine and Life Sciences, explains commotio cordis and how a hard blow to the chest to trigger cardiac arrest.


UToledo Doctoral Student Investigates How to Help Cells Fight Coronavirus

January 2, 2023

Justin Franco, an MD/Ph.D. student in the College of Medicine and Life Sciences, writes about his research investigating medications that can tackle severe COVID-19 and stop it from damaging the lungs.


Feel Good Friday: Wishmakers in Training

December 30, 2022

Medical students Kaylee Fredrickson, Dean Watkins and Shivani Ambardekar discuss how they spread joy to sick children through their student organization called Rockets for Wishes.


Understanding Bacteria: How Our Gut Health Impacts Wellness

December 23, 2022

Researchers at The University of Toledo are working to better understand the microorganisms living in our bodies and how improving our gut health can help treat and even prevent illnesses.


Recognizing Graduates

December 17, 2022

Eunice Nobula celebrates after receiving her undergraduate degree in bioengineering during the morning fall commencement ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 17, in Savage Arena. UToledo celebrated Class of 2022 graduates with two in-person commencement ceremonies. Learn more at utoledo.edu/commencement.


Biology Graduate Takes Bold Steps Through Sophisticated Microscope

December 15, 2022

As an undergraduate researcher, Abigail Royfman gained access to research equipment typically reserved for graduate students, postdocs and research professors.


Physician Assistant Graduate Eager to Provide Primary Care in Hometown

December 15, 2022

Stephen Brown will work in Mansfield as a physician assistant alongside an internal medicine specialist at a primary care office. 


Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease: The Inevitable Scourge of Daycare

December 12, 2022

Dr. Jennifer DeLucia, a pediatrician and assistant professor of pediatrics, discusses the late outbreak of hand, foot and mouth disease.


Doctors Without Borders Physician Will Give Free UToledo Lecture

December 9, 2022

The free, public lecture, titled “A Doctor’s Humanitarian Journey,” will begin at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 12, in Health Education Building Room 110 on Health Science Campus.


Cincinnati Physician to Share Stories of International Medical Missions in Upcoming Lecture

December 8, 2022

The free public lecture, titled “A Doctor’s Humanitarian Journey,” will begin at 5:30 p.m. in Health Education Building Room 110 on Health Science Campus. A reception will begin at 5 p.m.