The University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences

09/03/2026

The University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences and the Department of Pathology hosted the Amira Gohara, M.D., Festschrift Scientific Symposium on Saturday, Aug. 22, on campus. The symposium celebrated Dr. Gohara’s extraordinary career and lasting contributions, recognizing more than 50 years of service dedicated to teaching, mentorship, patient care and institutional leadership.

The festivities began Friday evening with a celebratory dinner welcoming Dr. Gohara’s family, colleagues and symposium speakers, several of whom traveled to Toledo for the special weekend. During the dinner, she received a proclamation from the City of Toledo and recognition from the Ohio House of Representatives honoring her exceptional service and contributions.

Saturday’s symposium brought together current and former colleagues, mentees and institutional leaders for a day of scientific presentations and personal reflections. Topics ranged from renal physiology and medical education to leadership, transplantation, pathology and molecular diagnostics, illustrating the remarkable breadth of Dr. Gohara’s professional influence. Additional tributes (pictured below) included a letter from University President Dr. James Holloway and the presentation of a star quilt from Dr. Monica Mayer.

Together, the celebrations highlighted Dr. Gohara’s enduring legacy and the many students, residents, faculty members and colleagues whose lives she has touched throughout her distinguished career.

Those interested in honoring her legacy may contribute to the Festschrift Symposium Fund, tol-edo.org/gohara .Gifts will help offset symposium expenses, with remaining funds supporting the establishment of a scholarship in Dr. Gohara’s honor.

09/02/2026

Join us in welcoming the P.A. Class of 2028 to The University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences! 🥼 🚀

09/01/2026

Are you interested in a career in cancer care? 🤔

Join us for the Radiation Therapy Open House on Thursday, Sept. 3 from 5-7 p.m. at the Eleanor N. Dana Cancer Center. There you'll learn about the radiation therapy profession, meet faculty and current students, tour program spaces and speak with academic advisors about course planning and preparing for the professional track.

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08/31/2026

08/31/2026

Congratulations to Olivia Thomas, third-year M.D./Ph.D. student in the Department of Neurosciences and Psychiatry, for being named as a Next Generation Scientist for the Hydrocephalus Association (HA) CONNECT 19th National Conference, recently held in Indianapolis.

Olivia also presented an oral and a poster presentation at the conference. Her project was titled, “Neuropsychiatric Symptoms Associated with Ventriculoperitoneal Shunts: A Multicenter TriNetX Analysis.” Olivia was invited to the invitation-only research workshop prior to the conference, where researchers and leaders in the field meet to discuss priorities and goals for the treatment of hydrocephalus.

"The HA CONNECT conference and research workshop was an unforgettable experience,” she shares with us. “I am incredibly grateful for my project team, especially Dr. Smith and Jacob Wood, for their support in moving this research forward. I learned so much from providers, patients and leaders in the field, and I hope to continue contributing to hydrocephalus research for years to come.

08/30/2026

Dr. Dionis Kononov, assistant professor in the Department of Neurosciences and Psychiatry, a board-certified psychiatrist and medical director of senior behavioral health at UTMC, discusses social isolation and cognitive decline as factors contributing to the unique vulnerability of older adults with The Blade.

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08/29/2026

Dr. Jennifer Fallon-DeLucia, assistant professor in the Department of Pediatrics and a UToledo Health pediatrician; Dr. Steven Sucheck, a professor and chair of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry; and Dr. Loulwa Maktabi, a visiting clinical assistant professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice, discuss the science of vaccines.

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08/28/2026

Actual P.A. students. 🚀
Welcome, Physician Assistant Program Class of 2028! 🥼

08/28/2026

Last week, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel visited The University of Toledo as part of the statewide Heart of Opportunity tour, celebrating Ohio’s ranking atop CNBC’s list of America’s Top States for Business and highlighting the role higher education plays in preparing the state’s workforce and leading innovation.

The visit included a guided walk-through of displays showcasing pathways from the classroom to career, followed by a panel discussion on how Ohio’s colleges and universities are helping to meet employer demand and strengthen the state’s economy.

Thank you to all of the faculty and staff who made this event a success. We also want to give a special thanks to the outstanding students who helped showcase the hands-on and interactive learning at COMLS: Nick Huss, Mary Grace Hamlin, Abirami Subbiah and Ahmad Hegazi. 🚀

Read more in UToledo News: https://buff.ly/ZlmGl9c 🔗

08/27/2026

Second-year medical student Jaedin Doddapaneni recently attended the National Medical Association (NMA) Annual Convention and Scientific Assembly, one of the nation’s largest conferences dedicated to advancing healthcare, promoting health equity, and showcasing medical research. The conference brings together physicians, researchers, residents, and medical students from across the country to present scientific findings, attend educational sessions, and collaborate on innovations in clinical care and academic medicine.

During the conference, Jaedin presented two research posters representing work completed at The University of Toledo. The first examined the association between zolpidem use and the development of chronic kidney disease. The second evaluated postoperative outcomes in diabetic patients undergoing urologic surgery who were treated with GLP-1 receptor agonists compared with DPP-4 inhibitors.

He shares with us: “Presenting these projects provided an opportunity to discuss my findings with physicians and researchers from across the country while further developing my scientific communication and research presentation skills.”