Whale research could inform fight against cancer
Jan. 2, 2026
by Jared F. Slanina Unlike most mammals, whales grow throughout their lifespan – sometimes for up to 200 years. This may sound logical based on their massive size, with certain […]
Category: Innovation & Research
Researcher discusses circadian rhythms and time change with Akron Beacon Journal
Oct. 27, 2025
On Nov. 2, we leave daylight savings time and return to standard time. In preparation for the change, Jessica Ferrell, Ph.D., assistant professor of biomedical sciences, discussed research on the […]
How does alcohol affect memory? NIH-funded study aims to find out
Oct. 21, 2025
Alzheimer’s disease is the leading cause of dementia and a growing concern as people live longer. Drinking alcohol can accelerate brain aging and increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. “Alcohol […]
Novel wound care device wins top honors in NEOvations Bench to Bedside competition
April 21, 2025
Student teams from Northeast Ohio Medical University, Case Western Reserve University, University of Akron, University of Hawaii and University of Utah demonstrated their medical technologies at the fifth annual NEOvations Bench […]
Leading researchers in hearing health to gather at NEOMED
Jan. 27, 2025
The Hearing Research Focus Area (HRFA) is set to host the Midwest Auditory Research Conference (MARC) on June 19-21, 2025. The MARC will gather leading researchers in hearing health to […]
In the news: College of Medicine students run for research
Aug. 30, 2024
College of Medicine students Hunter Bonfiglio, Alex Keith and Nick Sciarretti will participate in the 75-mile Tuscazoar Endurance Race on Saturday, Aug. 31, in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. The aspiring physicians […]
How NEOMED’s REDIzone incubator helps power the region’s growth in biomed
Aug. 6, 2024
Ideastream Public Media reports on how startups are using our lab spaces, expert guidance and funding connections to transform their research into real-world health solutions. Read “NEOMED incubator gives Northeast […]
NEOMED M.D. students train for ultramarathon to raise $50K in support of University’s Parkinson’s disease research
Aug. 5, 2024
Three aspiring doctors attending NEOMED are in training to run a 75-mile race to raise money for Parkinson’s disease research at the University. Hunter Bonfiglio of Akron, Alex Keith of […]
Motion sensor for neurosurgery takes top honors in NEOvations Bench to Bedside competition
May 16, 2024
Student teams from NEOMED and other universities demonstrated their medical technologies at the NEOvations Bench to Bedside Competition, held May 1 in the Jay A. Gershen Atrium. A total of 24 […]
NEOMED teams earns Best in Digital Health at UofU competition
May 2, 2024
The Dream AI team, comprised of second-year students in the College of Medicine, earned Best in Digital Health at the University of Utah’s Bench to Bedside competition in April. The […]