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Geraldine Seydoux
Tue, November 17, 2026
Event Start Time: 4:10 pm
Event Location: DHLRI 170

Recent News

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…

2026 3MT Participants
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:…

Kristina Sattler
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!

Ayushi Das
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!

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Associate Professor, Physiology & Cell Biology
Advisor: Bradley Blaser
Assistant Professor, Microbiology