Announcements
WVU in the News: Deaths from heart valve infections drop across U.S. overall, but surged among young adults
Sudarshan Balla of the WVU School of Medicine contributes to AP reporting on heart valve infections.
WVU in the News: Drug abuse is fueling surge in heart infections among young Americans
Sudarshan Balla of the WVU School of Medicine contributes to reporting from HealthDay on heart valve infections.
WVCTSI and West Virginia University to lead national clinical trials resource center
Underserved populations across the nation are less likely to have a chance to participate in clinical research. A new clinical trials resource center at West Virginia University funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is poised to change that.
Neal Museum opens “White Coat” exhibit
A new temporary exhibit, “The Tradition of the White Coat,” is now on display at the William A. Neal Museum of the Health Sciences. The White Coat Ceremony is a rite of passage for students that affirms their commitment to humanism in medicine and marks their progress toward entering a career in the medical field.
WVU vision researchers explore using AI to help with patient education materials
Through the help of AI, complex, patient-focused ophthalmic medical education materials could become more reader-friendly thanks to researchers in the West Virginia University Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences.
Ophthalmology Grand Rounds: Dr. Wang to give presentation on ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery
Diane Wang, M.D., will give a presentation on ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery during the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences grand rounds on Wednesday, Dec. 13, at 7 a.m.
WVU alumni and researchers present study on efficiency of UCTDA among newborn infants
A recent study by West Virginia University School of Medicine researchers examined the efficiency of a procedure used to assess drug exposure in infants following delivery.
Immunology and Microbial Pathogenesis graduate student awarded at annual Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Symposium
Dylan Thomas, an immunology and microbial pathogenesis doctoral student in the Microbiology, Immunology, and Cell Biology Department, was recently awarded first place for his podium presentation titled, "Predictive Potential of MPO Activity in Melanoma Immunotherapy Response," at the 14th Annual Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Symposium at Duquesne University.
Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion to offer peer advocacy course for spring 2024
The Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion will offer Introduction to Peer Advocacy (SRVL 300, CRN: 15979) for the spring 2024 semester.
WVU Division of Communication Sciences and Disorders seeks volunteers with Parkinson’s disease for paid study
The WVU Division of Communication Sciences and Disorders is seeking volunteers diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease to participate in a paid research study. The study focuses on how Clear Speech Intervention affects speech communication for people with the disease. Individuals diagnosed with Parkinson’s who are noticing difficulty with their speech and communication are encouraged to apply.