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Free Eclipse Glasses Available for UToledo Community

February 23, 2024

A limited number of glasses have been provided to the University's colleges as well as the Division of Student Affairs.


Lecture Series Explores Medical, Philosophical and Religious Views of Death

February 23, 2024

The series, hosted by the Toledo Lucas County Public Library and featuring UToledo scholars from multiple academic disciplines, runs through April 9.


Combating Cancer

February 13, 2024

While cancer survival rates have vastly improved in recent decades, many gastrointestinal cancers still carry a poor prognosis. University of Toledo researchers are pursuing novel ideas to improve diagnosis, prevention and treatment of deadly GI cancers.


UToledo Review Paper Compares Two Leading Pancreatic Cancer Drugs

February 7, 2024

The combination chemotherapy drug Folfirinox was found to be better at promoting progression-free survival in patients with advanced cancer.


UToledo Scientist Publishes Case Report Linking Processed Fiber to Colon Cancer

February 1, 2024

Dr. Matam Vijay-Kumar provides further evidence backing a theory that highly refined fiber may raise the risk of cancer in some individuals.


Researcher Earns Prestigious American Liver Foundation Grant

January 24, 2024

Dr. Beng San Yeoh, a postdoctoral fellow in the UToledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences, is studying the role of bile acid and gut bacteria in liver cancer.


Study Assist

January 23, 2024

First-year medical student Grace Earl, left, helps second-year physician assistant student Andra Grant use ANKI flashcard software as a study tool to prepare for clinicals on Monday afternoon in Mulford Library on Health Science Campus.


Novel Approach to Targeting Pancreatic Cancer Therapies Earns Federal Funding

January 12, 2024

Dr. Shi-He Liu, an assistant professor of cell and cancer biology, received a $2.5 million grant to develop a new drug delivery method for pancreatic cancer.


Medical Students to Host Annual Medicine Ball Fundraiser Jan. 27

January 8, 2024

The event will be held at Glass City Convention Center in Toledo. The deadline for tickets is Wednesday.


Online Graduation Photo Galleries Now Available

January 8, 2024

University Photographer Dan Miller’s photos from the morning and afternoon fall commencement ceremonies on Dec. 16 are available through Wednesday, April 3, on the commencement website.


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