Capstone/Graduation of LECOM-Bradenton Research Internship Program
Thursday, 30 July 2026
Congratulations to the second-year medical students at the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM Bradenton) campus on successfully completing the one-year Research Internship Program. During the recently held Capstone Event and Commencement Ceremony, LECOM proudly recognized their hard work, dedication, intellectual curiosity, and commitme... Read More »
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Scholars Pioneering New Frontiers in Osteosarcoma Treatment
A groundbreaking new publication entitled, Targeting Signaling Cascades by Bioactive Phytocompounds in Osteosarcoma: A Novel Therapeutic Approach, has been published in the esteemed journal Pharmacology and Therapeutics (Impact Factor: 12.5) by Elsevier. This article represents an impressive achievement, not only for cancer research, but also for t... Read More »
New 24-Month LECOM Master of Health Services Administration (MHSA) Program
In May 2025, the 50-credit, 24-month LECOM Master of Health Services Administration (MHSA) Program received recognition from the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME) and earned national distinction through its ranking by U.S. News & World Report. These achievements reflect the rigorous academic standards of the Pr... Read More »
LECOM Scholars Probe Targeting Signaling Cascades by Bioactive Phytocompounds in Osteosarcoma
The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) proudly recognizes the publication of a significant scholarly review entitled, Targeting Signaling Cascades by Bioactive Phytocompounds in Osteosarcoma: A Novel Therapeutic Approach, in the prestigious journal Pharmacology and Therapeutics, published by Elsevier. The journal is recognized interna... Read More »
LECOM Pulse Spotlight: Proteomic Applications in Virology
The Pulse is pleased to highlight the work of Dr. Timothy Daniel Veenstra, a globally recognized leader in Proteomics whose research has significantly advanced our understanding of viral biology and host-pathogen interactions. His latest volume, Proteomic Applications in Virology, published by Springer as part of the Advances in Experimental Medicine... Read More »
A Legacy of Service: John and Kristin Malady Establish New Scholarship to Support Future LECOM Scholars
LECOM has long been shaped by individuals whose commitment to service extends far beyond the classroom. Among these champions of osteopathic medicine stand John and Kristin Malady - steadfast advocates, generous supporters, and passionate voices for the profession on Capitol Hill. Their newest contribution, a scholarship designed to support future ... Read More »
LECOM at Jacksonville University Opens, Expanding Access to Medical Education in Northeast Florida
Tuesday, 21 July 2026
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) and Jacksonville University (JU) celebrate the official ribbon cutting of LECOM at Jacksonville University, marking a significant milestone in advancing healthcare education in Northeast Florida. Just over a year after breaking ground, institutional leaders, elected officials, community partners, facu... Read More »
LECOM Celebrates Historic Year of Research with Over 340 Projects and 1,100 Student Researchers
Tuesday, 12 May 2026
The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) is proud to announce the conclusion of a record-breaking year for academic inquiry, culminating in a LECOM Bradenton Interprofessional Research Day 2026 on April 23rd that showcased immense talent across all its campuses. This year marked a historic milestone for the institution, with 340 research ... Read More »
Advancing Insight into Dance-Related Musculoskeletal Injury
Friday, 27 March 2026
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 Celebrates Research Excellence as Record Number of Students Conduct Studies and Present Projects at Annual Event
Friday, 27 February 2026
In 2025, a record number of research projects were conducted and presented at the April 24th LECOM Interprofessional Research Day event in Bradenton. FL. This year alone, over 1,000 LECOM’s 1st to 4th year medical students conducted 237 studies working with their faculty mentors. Students present in person or virtually at this innovative event. Al... Read More »
Pretty in Pink
Thursday, 15 January 2026
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 »
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 »
