Oakland University scientists spearhead international effort to remove global health barriers
A human genome is the total blueprint of a person’s DNA. Not only does it contain their ancestry, it can also reveal risk factors for certain diseases and yield insights to create customized medical treatments. Genomic studies are critical to achieving breakthroughs that can improve human health. While genetic data is widely available for populations of Western European descent, other populations are underrepresented in genomic studies. Oakland University researchers are doing their part to chip away at
OU psychology chair receives Editor of Distinction Award for service to science journal
Todd K. Shackelford, editor of the journal Evolutionary Psychological Science, was recognized for being in the top 20% globally for the number of manuscripts sent to peer review, helping safeguard the scientific accuracy of published research. Todd K. Shackelford, distinguished professor and chair of Oakland University’s psychology department, was selected to receive a Springer Nature Editor of Distinction Award for his service as editor of Evolutionary Psychological Science, a journal dedicated to
