Wastewater surveillance, an early detection tool that pinpointed clusters and surges of COVID-19 infections during the pandemic, continues its relevance in Oklahoma, but with a different focus: monitoring for foodborne pathogens. In the past several months, the University of Oklahoma Wastewater Surveillance Team has published papers about ongoing research and the potential it holds for decreasing the burden of gastrointestinal disease, especially for vulnerable populations.
The third week of March in Oklahoma brought with it early signs of spring: green grass, warmer temperatures and the white petaled flowers of the Bradford pear tree. And with the new season comes what many Oklahomans dread to one degree or another: allergies.
Yuri Lansinger, M.D., associate professor with the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine and a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in hand surgery, has received the Fulbright U.S. Scholar award for the 2024-2025 academic year.