LUCOM professor invites students to join him in ‘fighting the good fight’ for grant-funded cancer research
Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine (LUCOM) Professor of immunology Dr. Christopher L. Kepley was awarded a three-year, $500,000 R15 grant from the National Cancer Institute in September, and now he is looking for Liberty students of all levels to join him in researching a new approach for targeting and killing cancer cells. Click HERE to […]
7 months ago
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Driving in the Write Direction with Students, Faculty, Residents and Alumni
It’s been nearly two years since LUCOM started its very own research E-journal. It’s a partnership between LUCOM and the Cureus Journal of Medicine. Yes, your read it correctly. Spelled Cureus and pronounced “kyur·ee·uhs” or simply “curious”. When Dr. Johnson, Dean of LUCOM, first arrived on campus in 2020, one of his priorities was to […]
9 months ago
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Allison Smith Elected as AAFP National Conference Student Chair
Fourth-year student Allison Smith was recently elected as the student chair of the American Academy of Family Physicians National Conference of Family Medicine Residents and Medical Students. She was elected based on an application and letter of recommendation. The mission of the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) is to improve the health of patients, […]
10 months ago
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LUCOM Hosts Donor Memorial Ceremony
The Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine (LUCOM) honored 24 donor families at the annual Donor Memorial Ceremony hosted by the Class of 2026 on Friday afternoon inside the Center for Music and Worship Arts on the campus of Liberty University. The ceremony pays homage to those individuals who have donated their bodies to insure […]
11 months ago
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Liberty Welcomes New Class of Medical Students at Annual White Coat Ceremony
Marking its 10th incoming class of student-doctors, the Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine (LUCOM) recognized the 166 members of the Class of 2027 at its annual White Coat Ceremony on Saturday morning. The ceremony, held at many schools across the country, is a symbolic gathering for new students as they begin their journey through medical […]
12 months ago
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Two is Better Than One; LUCOM’s First Dual Degree Student
LUCOM Marketing What does it take to complete two doctorate level programs within a year from each other? If you ask Alexa Vercelli, D.O., Ph.D., she’ll tell you a lot of planning, family support and ice cream. That’s right. Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine’s (LUCOM) first dual degree student needed all three to earn […]
12 months ago
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Misjuns Dedicates Bible to LUCOM
Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine becomes the recipient of a Bible donated by Sue Misjuns as a tribute to honor the memory of her late husband, O.J. Misjuns. Sue Misjuns, Director for Research/Institutional Reports Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Research shared, “O.J. loved Dr. Jerry Falwell and Liberty University. We were supporters in the […]
1 year ago
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Homeschool leaders representing 50 states and Puerto Rico visit LUCOM
The Liberty College of Osteopathic Medicine (LUCOM) seeks applicants who are not only academically qualified but also well-aligned with the mission and vision of the program. Jackie Mendez, MBA, Associate Director of Recruitment in LUCOM Admissions, organized a conference for Consultants and Outreach Coordinators from the Homeschool Legal Defense Association (HSLDA). Participants from Illinois, Virginia, […]
1 year ago
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More than 50 students present at annual LUCOM Research Day
Medical students, residents, and undergraduates who conduct research under a Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine (LUCOM) biomedical or clinical faculty member gathered on Friday, January 13, 2023, at the Center for Medical and Health Science building at Liberty University to present their research. Research Day is an annual meeting that celebrates the research endeavors […]
1 year ago
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LUCOM Research Fellow Furthers Human Immunology Understanding through Computational Research
Chris Breedlove, LUCOM Marketing Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine (LUCOM) exists to educate osteopathic physicians in a Christian environment and advance medical knowledge. In fact, an important strategic goal of LUCOM’s strategic plan is to establish a reputation among osteopathic schools for excellence in biomedical and clinical research and scholarship. In order to accomplish […]
2 years ago
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