A new study initiated by our Infectious and Tropical Disease Institute and conducted by researchers throughout Ohio University shows that residents of Appalachian areas, younger Ohioans and Black and Hispanic residents are less likely to agree to a COVID-19 vaccine.

The Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine will begin in-person learning activities on all three campuses beginning July 7.

A longtime collaboration between Ohio University and the Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador (PUCE) is helping step up the rate of testing for COVID-19 infections in the Latin American country. Assisting is the Center for Research in Health in Latin America (CISeAL), a joint venture between Ohio University and PUCE.