The Osteopathic Physicians & Surgeons of Oregon (OPSO) named Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific-Northwest (COMP-Northwest) Assistant Professor and Chair of Family Medicine Jenna Collins, DO, as its DO of the Year.

“I know how many amazing physicians are out there,” Collins said. “To be called out was quite an honor. I was humbled and honored to receive it.”

This prestigious honor is a testament to Dr. Collins’ outstanding contributions to the field of osteopathic medicine and her influential role in shaping future medical professionals, said COMP and COMP-Northwest Acting Dean David A. Connett, DO ’84, FACOFP dist.

“Dr. Collins's dedication to medical education, combined with her exceptional clinical skills, sets a high standard for what it means to be a physician and an educator,” he said.

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College of Dental Medicine Professor Michel Baudry, PhD, was one of the Scientific Organizers of the 2023 Forum of the International Association of Biomedical Sciences: New concepts for the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders, which took place Dec. 7-8, 2023 at the Multicultural Center in Irvine, California and featured the Nobel Laureate, Dr. Thomas Südhof, as its keynote speaker.

College of Veterinary Medicine Professor Jijun Hao, PhD, was one of the Local Organizers. The Forum was attended by nearly 150 scientists from a number of universities, including Mount Sinai University, USC, UCLA and LSU. WesternU was one of the Forum sponsors. The Forum featured 30 speakers and 21 posters.

Drs. Baudry and Hao are pictured below with other Forum speakers and chairs.

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