As more patients report using cannabis in a state where medical marijuana is legal, researchers across several disciplines at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences are uncovering insight into the effects of cannabis use on sedation and cancer symptoms.

The University of Oklahoma College of Medicine is proud to share Priyabrata Mukherjee, PhD, FRSC, FAIMBE, FAAAS, FCRS, FNAI, professor in the Department of Pathology, on his selection as the next Chair-elect (2025–2026) and future Chair (2026–2027) of the College of Fellows for the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE)—one of the most prestigious honors in the field of medical and biological engineering.

The American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) has announced the induction of Resham Bhattacharya, Ph.D., Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at University of Oklahoma to its College of Fellows.

OU Health and the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine announced Dr. Azeemuddin Ahmed, M.D., MBA, as professor and Chair of the newly established Department of Emergency Medicine in Oklahoma City at the OU College of Medicine, as well as Clinical Service Chief of Emergency Medicine at OU Health. Dr. Ahmed will oversee the department’s clinical, educational and research initiatives, advancing the academic health system’s three-part mission of clinical care, education and research.

Clinical trial results published today in the Journal of the American Medical Association indicate a potential shift in managing bleeding complications after major open-heart surgery.