The Ohio State Univ. Physiology and Cell Biology

Exciting news! We are thrilled to share that our Physiology and Cell Biology Department is ranked 5th (up from 12) on Blue Ridge ranking! This incredible achievement is a testament to the hard work of everyone. Congrats to all involved 👏 @OhioStateMed @OSUWexMed @OhioStateDHLRI

A new ion channel characterized in sperm cells link.springer.com/article/10.118… from @HSingh_OSU lab. Chloride Intracellular Channel 4 (CLIC4) controls volume regulation in sperm development via Protein Kinase C (PKC). @BMCBiology @OSUWexMed @OhioStateDHLRI @OhioStateMed @OhioStateNews

Exciting study from Deschenes and Chinthalapudi @CellAdhesion labs. Structural and functional mechanisms underlying activation gate dynamics and IFM motif accessibility in human Nav1.5. nature.com/articles/s4146… @NatureComms @OSUWexMed @OhioStateDHLRI @OhioStateMed

Learn about Ion channel and biophysical properties of extracellular vesicles by @HSingh_OSU lab published in @jbiolchem sciencedirect.com/science/articl… @OhioStateDHLRI @OSUWexMed @OhioStateMed @OhioStateERIK #exosomes #ionchannels

A new study from @Heissler_Lab titled MYH9 mutations differentially stabilize non-muscle myosin II filaments and induce distinct cellular aggregation phenotypes published in Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences #Sec8" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">link.springer.com/article/10.100… @OhioStateDHLRI @OhioStateMed

Learn how to spot the three most common signs of breast cancer.

The #OhioStateSurg Annual Report is officially out! And this year, we're highlighting powerful stories of lifesaving care, educational innovation, scientific discovery and surgical advancement. Check it out: go.osu.edu/DE4V

A new collaborative study from Prof. Ai lab TRPM7 Deficiency Protects Against Myocardial Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury by Regulating Intracellular Zn2+ Homeostasis | Circulation ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CI… @OhioStateDHLRI @OhioStateMed

A new collaborative study from Prof Jill A. Rafael-Fortney's lab. A Novel Mouse Model to Identify Antigen-Specific Immune Responses in Pancreatic Cancer Cachexia mdpi.com/3723672 #mdpicancers via @Cancers_MDPI @OhioStateDHLRI @OSUWexMed @OhioStateMed

A new collaborative study from @hsingh_OSU published in PNAS. Human lncRNA RMRP interacts with DEAD-box helicases and modulates mitochondrial function | PNAS pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pn… @OhioStateDHLRI @OhioStateMed @OhioStateMed

A new collaborative study from Dr. Nassal's group Selectivity Filter Mutation in NaV1.5 Promotes Ventricular Tachycardia in JACC Clin Electrophysiol sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

A new publication alert from Profs. Y Zhao and J. Zhao labs. Emerging role of the immunoproteasome as a druggable target in lung inflammatory diseases published in Respiratory Research #rightslink" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">link.springer.com/article/10.118… @OhioStateDHLRI @OSUWexMed

It’s with deep gratitude to the Board of Trustees and the Buckeye community that Lalita and I accept the opportunity to serve Ohio State in this new role. We’ve come to know and love Ohio State as a true powerhouse – across academics, athletics, research and health care – where people care about one another just as much as they care about excellence. My message to our campus community:

Get RED-y! Next Friday, February 6, 2026, is National Wear Red Day. Don't forget to wear red next friday to spread awareness for heart health. @OhioStateMed @OSUWexMed

Learn all about the new BRIDGE Program, a groundbreaking @OhioState initiative that will change cancer care and research for patients aged 50 and under.cancer.osu.edu/blog/building-…

Incredible! Khaled Alsheebani was the first patient to receive sickle cell gene therapy at the @OSUCCC_James, and is and one of the first adults in the world "effectively cured" of this debilitating disease. health.osu.edu/health/general…

Our next Top 2025 Story, Michel Talagrand was awarded the Abel Prize in Mathematics for his “groundbreaking contributions to probability theory and functional analysis, with outstanding applications in mathematical physics and statistics.” Read more: bit.ly/4q2E72e

Join us for the Distinguished Speaker Seminar by Dr. Ke Yuan on Feb 4th 2026 at 1230 in IHSC 380 Social mixer will be at 1200hrs. @OhioStateDHLRI

❄️⚠️ Rec Sports continues to operate with adjusted facility hours and programming due to winter weather. Download the Rec Sports app and opt into notifications or visit buff.ly/vBKFlS6 for real time updates.

The deadline is approaching to apply to serve as The Ohio State University Board of Trustees’ next graduate/professional student representative! Applications are due Jan. 30 at 12:00 p.m. Learn more below: trustees.osu.edu/university-boa…

Ohio State News Alert: The Columbus campus will resume in-person classes, as scheduled, on Wed 1/28, and return to regular operations. Online classes will also occur as scheduled. Crews continue to clear roads & sidewalks in advance of the morning commute. news.osu.edu/ohio-state-new…