College News

Rodney Tweten, Ph.D., a professor in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at the OU College of Medicine, has been selected as the University of Oklahoma’s recipient of the Faculty Achievement Award supported by the Southeastern Conference. Recipients from SEC institutions go on to compete for a national SEC Professor of the Year award.

People experiencing homelessness often live with chronic illness, mental health conditions and substance use disorders, while facing significant barriers to accessing and managing health care. With a new five-year, $1 million federal grant, the University of Oklahoma is addressing this challenge by launching a Street Medicine and Advocacy Pathway at the OU College of Medicine to train medical residents in delivering compassionate, comprehensive care to this vulnerable population.

Growing up, Stefano Tarantini, Ph.D., watched his grandmother lose her independence to cognitive decline. At the same time, he became fascinated with the medical language surrounding her care – terms like ischemia and abnormal vascular function.

New research from the University of Oklahoma, published today in Cancer Cell, describes for the first time a “triangle regulation theory” of cancer-induced cachexia and anorexia.

The University of Oklahoma has been recognized by the Fulbright Program for its academic excellence and impactful contributions to international education and research, with its Health Campus earning the university recognition as a “Top Producer” of Fulbright U.S. Scholars. The OU Health Campus tied for the most Scholars nationally among institutions in the “Special Focus: Technology, Engineering & Sciences, Medical & Health” category.