With roughly one-quarter of the University of Oklahoma’s research rooted in AI, OU is harnessing its transformative power across fields to drive real-world solutions and equip students to thrive as professionals and citizens amid rapid technological change. To expand AI-driven innovation at the university and further a commitment to providing students with a leading AI education, OU has named Shishir Shah, Ph.D., as the first university-wide Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer, pending OU Regents’ approval.

The first and only pediatric dentistry residency program and associated clinic in the state recently celebrated one year of serving Oklahoma’s children. The University of Oklahoma Pediatric Dentistry Residency Clinic, located in Oklahoma Children’s Hospital OU Health, serves the dental health care needs of hospital patients as well as outpatient clients, offering full dental services to pediatric patients from infancy through adolescence.

Motolani Adedipe, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, has been awarded a Fulbright U.S. Scholar award to South Korea through the U.S.-Korea Presidential STEM Initiative.

Pregnant women with chronic conditions like obesity and diabetes face a significantly higher risk of delivering preterm babies. These babies, especially those born very early, often experience serious health complications at birth – many of which can persist into adulthood, creating a cycle of poor health that can be difficult to interrupt.

The University of Oklahoma College of Medicine is proud to announce the appointment of Carlos D. Bustamante, Ph.D., as the inaugural Vice Dean of Research, effective September 1, 2025, pending approval by the OU Board of Regents. Dr. Bustamante is internationally recognized as one of the foremost experts in medical and population genetics.