A Proud Partnership for Protection and Community
Friday, 27 March 2026
In communities across America, the strongest bonds are forged when neighbors stand together with a shared purpose. That spirit of unity and service is shining brightly in Corry, Pennsylvania, where LECOM Health Corry Memorial Hospital (CMH) and the City of Corry Police Department have announced a powerful new partnership dedicated to safeguarding both p... Read More »
Advancing Insight into Dance-Related Musculoskeletal Injury
Second year LECOM scholar, Elise Beltram, recently contributed meaningful scholarship to the field of dance medicine through the presentation of her research poster entitled, Biomechanical Risk Factors of Hip and Knee Injuries in Dancers, at the American Medical Women’s Association (AMWA) Region 4 Conference, held on January 17 in Tallahassee, Florida... Read More »
Ringing in the Lunar New Year: LECOM APAMSA – Community, Culture, and Celebration
On February 16, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) students gathered in celebration of the Lunar New Year at the Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association, (APAMSA) annual holiday event - an evening filled with vibrant conversation, comforting food, and a welcome pause from the rigors of academic life. The event brought togethe... Read More »
A Small Berry, A Large Promise: Celebrating LECOM Leadership in Innovative Oncology Research
In the evolving landscape of integrative oncology, where quality of life is increasingly recognized as a clinical imperative, unexpected allies are drawing serious scientific attention. One such ally, Synsepalum Dulcificum, more commonly known as “the miracle berry,” takes center stage in a recent scholarly publication in Phytomedicine, Elsevier... Read More »
LECOM Health Corry Memorial Hospital Introduces Advanced Neurology PET/CT Imaging for Dementia Diagnosis
Thursday, 15 January 2026
In a groundbreaking move for regional healthcare, LECOM Health Corry Memorial Hospital became the first in the area to offer advanced Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and Computed Tomography (CT) imaging to diagnose dementia, particularly Alzheimer's disease. In partnership with Vantage Mobile Services, the Hospital has launched a mobile Neuraceq® am... Read More »
Pretty in Pink
Why is Everyone in the Problem Based Learning (PBL) Group Wearing Pink? Every photograph tells a story, and this photo has a special tale to share. Captured at the conclusion of the last PBL Session for the semester, this snapshot shows a group of LECOM scholars all wearing pink. The reason? One of the students is expecting a baby girl, and the ent... Read More »
Bridging Gaps in Sexual Health Education: LECOM Medical Students Lead the Charge
In a groundbreaking open-access publication in Cureus, a team of students and faculty from the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM-Bradenton) have made significant strides in addressing a critical gap in medical education. The article, entitled Bridging Gaps in Adolescent and Adult Sexual Health: Training Medical Students as Educators, u... Read More »
Cultivating Calm: LECOM Scholar Presents Groundbreaking Research on Gardening and Anxiety
At the American Medical Association Interim Meeting in National Harbor, Maryland, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) second-year medical student, Betsy Barrueta Alvarez, presented a pioneering study entitled, Cultivating Calm: Evaluating the Efficacy of Gardening to Reduce Anxiety Levels in Medical School Students. The research, coa... Read More »
Celebrating Student Achievement: LECOM Scholar Places Second at SOMA Fall Research Symposium
The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) is delighted to announce that second-year student Fizza Ahmed earned second place at the prestigious National Student Osteopathic Medical Association (SOMA) Fall Research Symposium held on October 25, 2025. Ahmed’s exceptional presentation, Significant Improvement of Fibromyalgia Symptoms with O... Read More »
Student Spotlight: David Lyskowski Presents at American College of Chest Physicians Annual Meeting
In a notable achievement for the next generation of osteopathic physicians, fourth-year Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) student, David Lyskowski, recently presented a poster at the prestigious American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) Annual Meeting held in Chicago, Illinois, from October 19-22, 2025. His research, entitled, Not Your Average No... Read More »
Christmas-New Year Message to Our Pulse Readers
Monday, 15 December 2025
At the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) and across the globe, the Christmas Season is a time resplendent with tradition. Even before President Ulysses S. Grant established Christmas as one of the first American federal holidays in 1870, it had been a season that melded awe with wonder to create a holiday both joyous and holy. The eve... Read More »
Dr. Timothy Veenstra, Assistant Professor of Biochemistry at LECOM-Bradenton, Publishes New Chapter on Serum Proteome Analysis
Monday, 1 December 2025
Dr. Timothy Veenstra, an esteemed Assistant Professor of Biochemistry at the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) - Bradenton, has recently made significant contributions to the field of biochemistry with the publication of a new book chapter entitled, Preparation of the Low Molecular Weight Serum Proteome for Mass Spectrometry Analysis. ... Read More »
LECOM Graduate Publishes Influential Study on Nutrition and Cancer Prevention
Dr. Taylor E. Collignon, D.O. (Class of 2025), a recent graduate of the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM), is the first author of a groundbreaking publication exploring the way in which nutrition plays a vital role in preventing and treating cancer. The open-access article, entitled Cancer Prevention and Therapy with Nutritional Scien... Read More »
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) Honors Nancy Peaden for her Exceptional and Distinguished Service as a Member of the LECOM Board of Trustees
For nearly two decades, Nancy Peaden's unwavering dedication to the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) has helped to shape the College's success and growth. With a deep commitment to higher education, healthcare, and community development, Nancy has played a vital role in the LECOM mission to educate future healthcare professionals. H... Read More »
LECOM Student Presents Innovative Research on National Stage
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) third-year osteopathic medical student Abigail Abraham has taken her passion for community health education nationwide, presenting her team’s poster entitled, Bridging Gaps in Adolescent and Adult Sexual Health: Training Medical Students as Educators, at two major professional conferences this fall. ... Read More »
Welcoming Thanksgiving 2025
Dear Pulse Readers, As we gather to celebrate Thanksgiving, we pause to reflect upon the abundance of blessings that surround us—most notably, the dedication and spirit of our scholarly community. This season, we honor our scholars, faculty, staff, and alumni whose tireless work, passion for learning, and commitment to excellence in healthcare e... Read More »
LECOM Research Group Publishes Groundbreaking Study on Cannabinoids and Migraine Relief
Friday, 31 October 2025
LECOM is proud to announce the publication of a groundbreaking study in Florida Scientist by a research group led by Dr. Roger G. Biringer, Professor of Biochemistry at LECOM Bradenton. The study, entitled, Regulation of Na+, K+−ATPase by Ouabain-like Compounds, Phytocannabinoids, and Endocannabinoids: A Potential Mechanism of Action in Migraine, ex... Read More »
It’s not too late to get your tickets!
Join us on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at the Erie Bayfront Convention Center as we come together to support tomorrow’s healthcare leaders at the LECOM Student Scholarship Auction. https://lecom.edu/fundraising/erie-student-scholarship-auction/... Read More »
LECOM Medical Center Celebrates Leadership Transition and Tribute to Mary L. Eckert
LECOM Health honors a momentous occasion in its legacy as Mary L. Eckert, after 42 years of exceptional leadership at LECOM Medical Center, transitions to a new role as Director of Community Engagement and LECOM Ambassador with the LECOM Institute for Successful Living. With deep respect and gratitude, we celebrate her transition from the role of Admi... Read More »
The LECOM Student Scholarship Fund: Mission-Driven Support for an Affordable Medical Education
For nearly thirty-five years, the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) has paired rigorous, values-driven health professions education with a sustained, institution-wide commitment to affordability. The LECOM Student Scholarship Fund sits at the heart of that commitment. Through decades of community-driven fundraising—galas, athletic ev... Read More »
