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New patent from OHIO researchers could pave the way for more effective growth hormone therapies

July 22, 2026

Researchers at Ohio University have filed a patent after using advanced molecular simulations to uncover, for the first time, how a pioneering growth hormone drug works at the atomic level—a discovery that could pave the way for a new generation of more potent treatments for growth hormone disorders.

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Ohio University awarded $10 million to expand rural health care workforce, access needs across Ohio

July 10, 2026

Alongside a broad range of interdisciplinary health collaborators across the state, OHIO will help connect health care employers, schools, training providers and community organizations to recruit, train and retain health professionals in rural Ohio communities.

OHIO's June 2026 Newsmakers

July 2, 2026

Char Miller, Vic Matta, Gaurav Bansal, Berkeley Franz and Thom Stevenson were named newsmakers for June 2026.

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