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October 23, 2026
UC Cancer Center researchers, including lead author Wedad Alatebi, developed a deep learning survival model for breast cancer that combines detailed clinical and genetic information, potentially offering physicians a more accurate tool to guide treatment decisions.
October 20, 2026
Researchers at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine say an experimental gene therapy could eventually lead to a less invasive treatment for hydrocephalus, a condition in which excess fluid accumulates in the brain. The early-stage study, led by Agnes (Yu) Luo, PhD, professor and vice chair for research, was published in the journal Fluids and Barriers of the CNS. Yahoo! News recently featured it.
October 14, 2026
A proof-of-concept study led by UC’s Agnes (Yu) Luo, PhD, and collaborators at UC Davis shows that an adeno-associated virus (AAV) gene therapy can reduce hydrocephalus-associated tissue damage in animal models, pointing to a potential new treatment strategy.
October 12, 2026
The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine awards its highest honor, the 2026 Daniel Drake Medal, to three leaders in transplantation medicine, rare lung disease and heart health.
September 30, 2026
Following the trend of e-bikes and e-scooters, several baby gear brands have announced strollers with battery-boosted assist and other autonomous features. But are these pricey new strollers (most cost more than $2,000) just a flashy status symbol, or can they deliver real benefits? A University of Cincinnati disability expert recently offered her perspective to Forbes.
September 30, 2026
Patients and doctors are eager for a noninvasive way to diagnose endometriosis, and several start-ups are offering new options, as The New York Times recently reported. Katherine (Katie) Burns, PhD, an associate professor at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and director of the Division of Environmental Genetics and Molecular Toxicology within the Department of Environmental and Public Health Sciences, weighed in on what to know about these options.
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