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Welcome to our incoming cohort of students to the MCDB Program!

Congratulations to the top placements at the 2026 MCDB 3MT Event! Meghan Novotny (1st Place), Cathy Song (2nd Place) and Jack Gregory (3rd Place).

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November 12, 2026

MCDB Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Kelly Crowe

By Michael Smoley

Our November MCDB Alumni Spotlight is highlighting Dr. Kelly Crowe! Dr. Crowe is an Associate Professor and Division Chair of Physiology and Pathology at Xavier University's…

November 6, 2026

Congratulations to the Top Three Placements at the 10th Annual MCDB 3MT Event!

By Michael Smoley

Congratulations to our top three placements at the 10th Annual MCDB 3MT Event:

First Place: Meghan Novotny

Second Place: Cathy Song

Third Place:…

October 29, 2026

Kristina Sattler Awarded Outstanding Poster Award at the Ohio Physiological Society Meeting

By Michael Smoley

Congratulations to Kristina Sattler for being awarded an Outstanding Poster Award, as well as the Hans Folkesson Travel Award, at the Ohio Physiological Society Meeting!

October 21, 2026

Ayushi Das Places Second at CCC Annual Symposium

By Michael Smoley

Congratulations to Ayushi Das for being awarded 2nd place, as well as a travel award, in the Basic Science Category at the OSUCCCC – James 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting!