August 2026
Nam Chu is the 2026 CBG Teaching Award winner, in recognition of his significant contributions to the educational mission of the department.
On August 28th, the annual CBG Department retreat was held at the Grange Insurance Audubon Center. Faculty, staff, and students came together to celebrate each other’s accomplishments, share ongoing research, and brainstorm ideas to better the department. The winners of the Poster Presentations were Mady Rice and Catherine Moruzzi, and the Oral Presentation and Travel Award winner was Hannah Hylton-McComas.
March 2026
Carlo Croce was awarded the 2026 PremioPAIR – Prize for American-Italian Relations in the Medicine category by the Centro Studi Americani in the Medicine category.
December 2025
The department came together for our annual Holiday Party! Games were played and food was shared as we deepened our connections throughout the department. The department also fundraised for the student pantry at the Monda Student Resource Center.
September 2025
Vincenzo Coppola is the 2025 CBG Teaching Award Winner, in recognition of his significant contributions to the educational mission of the department.
On September 12th, the annual CBG Departmental Retreat was held at the Grange Insurance Audubon Center. Faculty, staff, and students came together to celebrate and share their science. The winner of the Post-Graduate Oral Presentation was Ronghao Chen, the winner of the Poster Presentation was Fred Meckler, and the winner of the Graduate Oral Presentation and Travel Award was Valentina Posada.
September 2024
Dario Palmieri is the 2024 CBG Teaching Award winner, in recognition of his significant contributions to the educational mission of the department.
On September 13th, the annual CBG Department retreat was held at the Grange Insurance Audubon Center. Faculty, staff, and students came together to celebrate and share their science.
April 2024
Lei Cao has been named as one of the top 3 Innovator of the Year finalists by the Enterprise for Research, Innovation, and Knowledge (ERIK). Dr. Cao holds the William C. and Joan E. Davis Endowed Professorship in Cancer Research and is a tenured professor in CBG. Her research focuses on the neural regulation of metabolism, immunity, and cancer, providing insights into how environmental stimuli to the central nervous system shape biological processes and disease pathology.
Her lab also aims to foster genetic and pharmacological approaches to combat obesity, metabolic syndromes, aging, and cancer. Cao’s patents have been licensed to biotech companies for further development, and she is a co-founder of the gene therapy startup Zvelt Therapeutics. She earned her PhD from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and completed research fellowships at the University of Freiburg and Thomas Jefferson University before joining Ohio State University in 2006.
January 2024
As we begin another productive semester, we are excited to announce the continuation of our Work-In-Progress (WIP) Trainee Sessions. These sessions offer an excellent opportunity for our trainees to showcase their ongoing research and receive valuable feedback from their faculty, peers, and mentors.The session enables trainees to develop their ability to communicate complex ideas effectively. Additionally, this exposure to different perspectives and research areas contributes significantly to their growth and inspires intellectual curiosity.
December 2023
In CBG, the festive Holiday party became a joyous occasion where researchers, professors, and students came together. The white elephant gift exchange added a touch light heartedness, fostering connections and shared laughter among those dedicated to advancing scientific understanding of cancer. It was a memorable celebration that transcended the labs, creating bonds and a sense of unity within the department's community.
September 2023
Anne Strohecker is the 2023 CBG Teaching Award winner in recognition of her significant contributions to the educational mission of the department.
On September 8th, the CBG annual scientific retreat at the Grange Insurance Audubon Center brought together faculty, staff, and lab members for an enriching event with keynote speakers, lab presentations, and a vibrant poster session.