Research News

Neuroengineering research of Wright State faculty member Sherif Elbasiouny receives $2.72 million NIH grant to continue study of ALS

Jan 25, 2022

The research project employs engineering and neuroscience techniques to study how neurons that control muscles degenerate in ALS.

Top research stories of 2021

Dec 21, 2021

From developing a super sunscreen to monitoring brain injuries to tracking COVID-19 misinformation, Wright State faculty and students pursued important research endeavors in 2021.

Wright State professor Ulas Sunar wins prestigious NIH Brain Initiative research grant

Nov 29, 2021

Ulas Sunar, an Ohio Research Scholar and Endowed Chair in Medical Imaging, received an $811,410 federal grant to develop a novel neuromonitoring approach for monitoring patients with acute brain injuries.

Risk factor

Nov 9, 2021

Wright State biomedical engineering alumnus Zachary Kiehl cofounded Sentinel Occupational Safety, which is developing wearable sensor technology and safety software.

A passion for research

Sep 29, 2021

During Wright Day to Give, alumnus Shashaanka Ashili will offer a matching gift challenge for donation to the Shashaanka Ashili International Grad Student Research Fund.

Computer science student Swati Padhee uses artificial intelligence research in internship with National Board of Medical Examiners

Sep 14, 2021

Wright State Ph.D. student Swati Padhee examined the use of language to help support the validity of test scores on medical licensing exams.

Five undergraduate students receive Women in Science research awards

Sep 2, 2021

The Women in Science Giving Circle enhances the educational and professional success of female students and faculty members in STEMM disciplines.

Wright State biomedical engineering student spent summer interning at Mayo Clinic

Aug 30, 2021

Ibrahim Abdulhalim, a student in the combined B.S./M.S. Biomedical Engineering Program, worked in the Mayo Clinic's radiology department during a summer research internship.

Wright State business students capture IT award using data analytics to predict pet adoption

Jun 24, 2021