Ohio University Clinical & Translational Research Unit

10/12/2026

Are you an OHIO employee? Look for us at Wednesday's Employee Resource Fair! Say hello, learn about what our researchers are doing, and grab some swag!

10/08/2026

What a night! ✨

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the OMNI Healthy Aging Research Appreciation Dinner. We enjoyed celebrating the incredible work happening across our research community and were inspired by Dr. Tim Etheridge’s fascinating talk on muscle health, aging, and ways to help us live healthier, stronger lives.

A special thank you to our researchers, supporters, and guests for making the evening such a success. Here's to advancing healthy aging research together! 🥂

10/06/2026

RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY!

HELP IMPROVE ACCESS TO GENETIC TESTING FOR CHILDREN WITH NEURODEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS

We are seeing HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS who:
✅ Who are at least 18 years old
✅ Provide services to children with neurodevelopmental disorders
✅Serve children and their families living in Appalachian counties
✅Participate in clinical care, referrals, care coordination, or specialty services
EXAMPLES INCLUDE: Pediatricians, Neurologists, Therapy Professionals, Pediatric Specialty Care Providers, Geneticists, Genetic Counselors, Care Coordinators, and/or Social Workers

What to Expect:
Participants will:
✅ Participate in a one-time group discussion (~60 minutes)
✅Share perspectives regarding referral pathways, barriers to care, and opportunities for improvement

Time, Location, and Compensation
🕒 The study will take about 60 minutes total
💻 The study will be conducted online through Microsoft Teams
💥Participants will recieve a $75 gift card for completing study activities

Contact:
Principal Investigator Rachel Bican, PT, DPT, PhD
Email: [email protected]

IRB # FY26-799

10/05/2026

🏀🏈 INCLUSIVE SPORTS SAMPLER! 🏐🥎
Ready to get moving, try new sports, and have fun together?! Join the Inclusive Sports Sampler at the Athens Community Center!
📅 October 13 – November 12
🗓️ Tuesdays & Thursdays | 5:30–6:30 PM
📍 Athens Community Center
Register today!

10/02/2026

Celebrating research, innovation, and achievement! 🎓✨

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Dr. Ken Reed OMNI Distinguished Seminar & Awards Reception. We were honored to hear from keynote speaker Dr. Shouan Zhu and featured student speaker Faisal Reza, MS, and to recognize the recipients of the OMNI Trainee Article of the Year and Abstract of the Year Travel Awards.

Congratulations to the student award winners, and thank you to all who helped make this a memorable afternoon of scholarship, connection, and celebration! 🥂

09/30/2026

The Athens City-County Health Department would love to hear from the community. Your input is important!

We want to hear from you!
The Athens City-County Health Department is conducting a community health survey and your input is important. Please follow the link below or the QR code on the flyer to start the survey. Thank you!

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/tVe8kf3wNp

09/24/2026

The Athens City-County Health Department wants to hear from you! They are conducting a community health survey and your input is important.

Please follow the link below or the QR code on the flyer to start the survey. Thank you!
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/tVe8kf3wNp

09/21/2026

"What began as a mysterious invitation from the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine turned into an unforgettable surprise for 39 incoming medical students and their families just moments before the college's annual Convocation and White Coat Ceremony."

Congratulations, students!

What began as a mysterious invitation from the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine turned into an unforgettable surprise for 39 incoming medical students and their families.

09/16/2026

Recently, the CTRU spent a great day building confidence, preparedness, and teamwork!

Our annual Safety Day gave us the opportunity to brush up on CPR, review business continuity plans, refresh emergency preparedness procedures, and revisit important safety practices like spill cleanup and response protocols.

Thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to a day focused on learning, collaboration, communication, and keeping safety at the forefront of everything we do.

09/14/2026

Congratulations to Angela Hillman, PhD on being recognized as a July Faculty Newsmaker!

Jacob Hiler, Andrea Richard, Sandy Chen, Jacqueline Yahn and Angela Hillman were named newsmakers for July 2026.