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Discovering

Cultivating curiosity and advancing knowledge to shape a better tomorrow
A group of eleven people standing in a hallway next to a banner that reads “25 Years Driving Discovery” and “Celebrating 25 years of driving discovery” from The Ohio State University.

Accelerating research to advance heart and cancer care

McCoys’ support for endowed chairs fuels discoveries that are improving health
Mike Penrod talking to a doctor.

Ohio State takes lifesaving lung cancer screenings on the road

The mobile lung cancer screening unit is the latest initiative from the OSUCCC – James to take cancer prevention efforts throughout the state.
Jamey Houle, director of Sport Psychology and Wellness Services for Ohio State Athletics, talks with an athletic trainer.

Buckeye innovation elevates the whole athlete

Thanks to funding from the Harry T. Mangurian Jr. Foundation, Ohio State is leading the way in treating student-athletes’ mental and physical health, from therapy sessions to float tanks.
Stan and Jodi Ross

Son’s care after traumatic brain injury sparks growing support of neurosciences

Stan and Jodi Ross give $10 million to advance neuroscience education, research and care at Ohio State.
Lynn Aspey

Striving for a cancer-free world

Certain cancers that were largely considered untreatable now have new therapies that improve patient outcomes and prolong survival.
Electra Paskett (center), Marion N. Rowley Chair in Cancer Research, chats with colleagues Cecilia DeGraffinreid and Ryan Baltic ’10 MPH. (Photo by Jodi Miller)

This cancer researcher improves health in Appalachia

Electra Paskett’s outreach to rural communities is making a difference is cancer health equity and how quickly people get help. The Tressels support her work.

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