
Bradford Gildon, MA, RT(R), Radiography, College of Allied Health
Bradford W. Gildon, MA, BSRT, RT(R), is an Associate Professor and Program Director of Radiography at the University of Oklahoma Health Campus. A dedicated educator, he integrates problem-based learning, reflective practice, and positive psychology to foster critical thinking, resilience, and leadership in future imaging professionals. He pioneered the use of 3D printing in Allied Health education, co-founding the OUHSC 3D Printing Lab and leading innovative, interprofessional teaching initiatives recognized nationally. His scholarship includes peer-reviewed publications and over 20 invited national presentations within radiologic science education. Professor Gildon is also a committed mentor, guiding students to national awards, graduate programs, and leadership roles in professional societies, reflecting his deep and sustained impact on the profession.

Lori McElroy, Degree Completion Track Coordinator, College of Nursing
Dr. Lori McElroy, DNP, RN, CNE, is an experienced nurse educator with over 23 years of teaching excellence at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Fran and Earl Ziegler College of Nursing. Certified as a Nurse Educator since 2007, she has taught across all undergraduate nursing tracks and led curriculum innovations including concept-based design and trauma-informed education. Dr. McElroy received the national American Association of Colleges of Nursing, Novice Faculty Excellence in Didactic Teaching Award and has been honored with the College of Nursing’s Faculty Excellence in Service and the Leadership and Mentorship Award. Her role as course coordinator and mentor has fostered high-performing teaching teams and student success. Through compassionate instruction and academic leadership, Dr. McElroy continues to elevate nursing education and inspire future professionals.
Courtney Houchen, MD
George Lynn Cross Research Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine
Regents’ Professor of Medicine
Eason Chair of Oncology
Chief, Digestive Diseases and Nutrition
US Patent 12,246,011 Radiation Mitigator and Method of Use Thereof
US Patent12,415,867 Anti-DCLK1 Antibodies and Chimeric Antigen Receptors, and Compositions and Methods of Use thereof

H. Anne Pereira, Ph.D.
Dean, Graduate College
David L. Boren Professor, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy
US Patent 12,241,099 Peptide Therapeutics for Treating Alzheimer’s Disease

Anne Kasus-Jacobi, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy
US Patent 12,241,099 Peptide Therapeutics for Treating Alzheimer’s Disease

Venkateswararao Eeda
Assistant Professor of Research, Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy
US Patent 12,509,429 Hydroxybenzamide Derivatives and Methods of Use in Treating Diabetes

Jennifer Thompson Tetnowski, PhD, CCC-SLP
Assistant Professor, MA Speech-Language Pathology Section Head, MA Speech-Language Pathology Program Director, Communication Sciences & Disorders, College of Allied Health
US Discover Patent D1057035 Foldable Geometric Block

Matlock Jeffries, MD
Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine, OMRF Associate Member, Arthritis & Clinical Immunology Research, Internal Medicine, College of Medicine
US Patent 12,467,092 Peripheral Blood DNA Methylation Models as Predictors of Knee Osteoarthritis Radiographic Progression

Isaac Rutel, Ph.D., DABR
Associate Professor, Radiological Sciences, College of Medicine
US Patent 12,419,602 Dead Detector Element Detection

Jimmy Ballard, Ph.D.
Professor & Chairman, George Lynn Cross Research Professor, PI/Director, Oklahoma Center for Microbial Pathogenesis & Immunity, CoBRE, Microbiology & Immunology, College of Medicine
US Patent 12,343,388 Clostridioides difficile TcdB Variants, Vaccines and Methods of Use

James Battiste, M.D., Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Neurosurgery, College of Medicine
US Patent 12,264,305 Devices and Methods for Isolating a Migratory Cell Population

Randle Gallucci, Ph.D.
Professor, Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy
US Patent 12,221,463 Method of Promoting Wound Healing by Inhibiting CCR3

Dee Wu, M.S.S.E, Ph.D., DABMP, DABMRS, FAAPM
Associate Professor, Chief, Technical Application & Translational Research Development, Radiological Sciences, College of Medicine
US Patent 12,193,868 Breast Calcification Imaging Phantoms

Weiyan Wang, Ph.D., DABR
Assistant Professor, Radiological Sciences, College of Medicine
US Patent 12,193,868 Breast Calcification Imaging Phantoms

Natalie Stratemeier, MD, MBA
Assistant Professor, Radiological Sciences, College of Medicine
US Patent 12,193,868 Breast Calcification Imaging Phantoms
