Ruhee Mehta

Neurobiology major serves Wooster communities suffering from medical marginalization 

Ruhee Mehta ’26, a neurobiology major pursuing a public health pathway at The College of Wooster, interned with the Viola-Startzman Medical Clinic the summer […]

NurainAmier

Biology and Chinese studies major learns how to incorporate traditional medicines in veterinary practice

The summer before her senior year, Nurain Amier ’26, a biology and Chinese studies major with minors in environmental studies and music at The […]

MietteJankowski

Biochemistry and molecular biology major interns with Wooster Community Hospital through health coach program to address community health issues 

Through an APEX Fellowship, Miette Jankowski ’26, a biochemistry & molecular biology (BCMB) major, had the opportunity to intern with the Wooster Community Hospital […]

Miura Wiley '21

Biochemistry and molecular biology alumna discovers rewarding career as a genetic counselor through Independent Study research

Miura Wiley ’21 decided to attend The College of Wooster in large part because she was recruited to play two sports. Wiley was a […]

Andrew Armile ’24

Biology major studies spinal muscular atrophy in search for a cure

On an educational path to become a physician, Andrew Armile ’24 wanted to learn more about spinal muscular atrophy, a genetic disorder that causes […]

Ciara Herbert '24

Student-designed major investigates importance of physical activity for people with Down syndrome

Ciara Herbert ’24, a student-designed major in physical therapy at The College of Wooster, used her Independent Study to make a case that people […]

Naomi Mann '24

Political science major investigates the ethics of medical organ allocation

With a growing interest in bioethics, Naomi Mann ’24 designed a senior Independent Study to investigate the ethical principles and processes involved in medical […]

Angel Asamoah ’25, a neuroscience major at The College of Wooster

Angel Asamoah ’25 receives prestigious Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service

Angel Asamoah ’25, a neuroscience major at The College of Wooster, was recognized for her commitment to public service and social change by the […]

Lakshman Swamy ’05

Wooster alumnus and ICU doctor creates ICU-based board game to celebrate current healthcare workers and inspire future physicians

Despite being the son of two physician parents, Lakshman Swamy ’05 had no intention of pursuing medicine when he first set his sights on […]

Dr. Diane Brown-Young ’87

Chemistry alumna combats high infant mortality rates as OB-GYN Physician

In 2020, of the 13,204 babies born in Cuyahoga County, 101 didn’t make it to their first birthday. The majority (73%) of these babies […]

Rachel Brandon '18

Neuroscience alumna pursues medical social work career

Wooster’s health coach program provided introduction to palliative care

Marcel Elkouri '21 uses a microscope in the lab, a component of his Independent Study research

Neuroscience senior awarded fellowship to pursue graduate studies

Marcel Elkouri ’21 values opportunities for mentorship at Wooster

Megan Cooper ’95

Chemistry alumna researches genetic sequencing of COVID-19 patients

Megan Cooper ’95 leads a research laboratory that is part of the international COVID Human Genetic Effort

Diane Gorgas ’86

Chemistry alumna fights coronavirus in Ohio and globally

Diane Gorgas ’86 draws on Wooster experience in all facets of her career

Zach Rotter '14

Emergency medicine resident rises to pandemic’s challenges

Biochemistry and molecular biology research opportunities at Wooster prepared Zach Rotter ’14 for medical school

Araam Abboud

Re-creating ancient remedies

Araam Abboud combines classics and biochemistry and molecular biology in one I.S.

Scott Perkins ’20 collaborated with Dr. Paul Nielsen ’95 (pictured) and Dr. Amy Jolliff, co-medical directors of the Wooster Community Care Network, and Alex Davis, director, to evaluate the outcomes of the Health Coach program.

Student health coaches act as medical reporters for community network

When Scott Perkins ’20 enters the home, he may be checking for sugary and fatty foods in the fridge or full pill bottles on […]

Russell Boston

Senior Russell Boston is Making an Impact as a Health Coach

Part of Wooster Community Hospital’s Community Care Network