While today’s drugs help the majority of people with breast cancer survive for years, many who are treated eventually develop Type 2 diabetes, often years after treatment ends. A recent journal publication by a researcher at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine at OU Health Sciences sheds light on the link between the two diseases and raises awareness for patients and physicians alike.

The University of Oklahoma College of Medicine is pleased to announce the appointment of Julia Busik, Ph.D., as chair of the newly combined Department of Biochemistry and Physiology. Busik will also hold the prestigious Ed Miller Endowed Chair in Molecular Biology.

In a groundbreaking initiative, the University of Oklahoma College of Allied Health has announced a new interprofessional graduate certificate in applied nutrition, with enrollment opening for the spring 2024 semester. Tailor-made for health care professionals, this 12-credit hour online program promises a transformative journey into the intricate world of nutrition, fostering a rich interprofessional learning environment.

More than 800 people gathered for the 2023 Connect+Cure Gala on November 29 to support the Harold Hamm Diabetes Center and celebrate the progress being made toward finding a cure for diabetes.