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OSU-CHS Research Spotlight :Lipoic acid to treat terminal liver disease

Martin Banschbach, Ph.D., professor of biochemistry at OSU-CHS, wants to find out whether injections of the natural antioxidant lipoic acid improve liver function in patients diagnosed with terminal…

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OSU-CHS Research Spotlight: Exploring the link between hepatitis C and liver cancer

Rashmi Kaul, Ph.D., is researching the role of the hepatitis C virus in the development of liver cancer. She is working to determine which mechanism within the immune system fights hepatitis C…

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OSU-CHS Research Spotlight: Detecting illicit drug and explosives labs

Jarrad Wagner, Ph.D., talks about his research to improve the tools used in detecting the presence of illegal drugs or explosives in homes and other locations where production is suspected. See more…

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OSU-CHS Research Spotlight: Effects of pesticides and heavy metals on human health

David R. Wallace, Ph.D., discusses his research into how prolonged exposure to some pesticides and heavy metals cause cellular changes that could impede brain development in children and support…

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Research Spotlight: Exploring How Estrogen Affects the Central Nervous System

Kathleen Curtis, Ph.D., is studying how estrogen's influence in the brain affects physiology and behavior.

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OSU-CHS Research Spotlight: Improving Poisonous Snake Antivenom

Charles Sanny, Ph.D., is working to determine the effectiveness of antivenom, or antivenin, to improve treatment options for people bitten by poisonous snakes (posted 7/10/15)

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OSU-CHS Research Spotlight: Working to Save Rare and Endangered Zoo Animals

Dr. Blewett discusses his efforts to develop an inexpensive diagnostic test to help zoos protect rare and endangered animals from the deadly encephalomyocarditis virus (posted 6/23/15)

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OSU-CHS Research Spotlight: OSU School of Health Care Administration

Jim Hess, Ed.D., chair and director of the OSU School of Health Care Administration at OSU Center for Health Sciences in Tulsa, gives an overview of the OSU School of Health Care Administration. He…

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OSU-CHS Research Spotlight: OSU School of Forensic Sciences

Robert Allen, Ph.D., head of the School of Forensic Sciences at OSU Center for Health Sciences (OSU-CHS), gives an overview of the OSU School of Forensic Sciences and the types of research performed…

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OSU-CHS Research Spotlight: Randall Davis

Randall Davis, Ph.D., head of the biomedical sciences graduate program at OSU Center for Health Sciences (OSU-CHS), is leading a study examining the link between inflammation in the nervous system…

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OSU-CHS Research Spotlight: Al Rouch

Al Rouch, Ph.D., associate professor of physiology at OSU Center for Health Sciences (OSU-CHS), is researching salt sensitivity, or how salt intake affects blood pressure. He is interested in why…

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