Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Scholars Pioneering New Frontiers in Osteosarcoma Treatment
Thursday, 30 July 2026
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 »
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 »
Colonial Family Pharmacy Expands Access to Care with New Albion Location
LECOM Health continues to strengthen its commitment to community-centered healthcare with the opening of a new Colonial Family Pharmacy location in Albion, Pennsylvania. On June 10, 2026, community leaders, healthcare professionals, and residents gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the newest pharmacy at 210 E. State St., Suite 2. Th... 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 Again Recognized in U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools 2026 Rankings
Tuesday, 7 April 2026
ERIE, PA –– Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) has once again earned recognition in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Graduate Schools 2026 rankings, released today. The recognition reaffirms LECOM’s standing as a national leader in producing physicians who serve primary care and rural communities across the country. In the m... Read More »
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 »
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 »
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 »
How Medical School Learning Pathways Work at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Choosing a medical school is not only about where you are accepted. It is about how you will learn, how you will spend your days, and how well the educational environment supports your ability to succeed. At LECOM, students complete the same rigorous medical curriculum through different learning pathways. Each pathway is designed to support different... 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 »
LECOM Graduate Publishes Influential Study on Nutrition and Cancer Prevention
Monday, 1 December 2025
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 »
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 »
It’s not too late to get your tickets!
Friday, 31 October 2025
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 »
Alumni – Our LECOM Family
For three decades your journey has been our passion. Excellence in medical education and unyielding commitment to community have formed a legacy-making mission that has established LECOM as the largest medical school in the nation and is the only osteopathic academic health center. Other things may change us, but LECOM starts and ends with family.... Read More »
