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UC professors named scientific society fellows

June 7, 2024

Three University of Cincinnati professors were named to the 2023 class of American Association for the Advancement of Science Fellows, a distinguished lifetime honor within the scientific community. From UC's College of Arts and Sciences, Carlton Brett, a professor in the department of geosciences, and George Uetz, a biological sciences professor, were honored. Dionysios Dionysiou, a professor of environmental engineering in the College of Engineering and Applied Science, was honored posthumously.

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Better-fitting face masks greatly improve COVID-19 protection

June 9, 2021

University of Cincinnati researchers found that while N95 masks are effective barriers against airborne diseases like COVID-19, poorly fitting masks can have substantial leaks around the face that reduce their effectiveness and increase the risk of infection.

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UC opioid study identifies at-risk populations in America

May 26, 2021

A new study by the University of Cincinnati finds that fatal opiate overdoses are most prevalent in six states: Ohio, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, West Virginia, Indiana and Tennessee. Researchers identified 25 hot spots of fatal opioid overdoses nationwide using data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The study demonstrates how both widespread and localized the problem of substance use disorders can be.