Announcements
WVU School of Medicine alumna elected as American Medical Association president-elect
Patrice A. Harris, M.D., graduate of the WVU School of Medicine, was elected as the new president-elect of the American Medical Association (AMA) today by physicians gathered at the Annual Meeting of the AMA House of Delegates in Chicago.
The Market at Health Sciences to undergo changes with new Sodexo agreement
The Board of Governors recently approved the selection of Sodexo to assume dining services operations, which includes The Market at Health Sciences. Specific food options are still being determined, and WVU is working with Sodexo to present the best solutions for our students, faculty and staff.
WVU School of Medicine names renowned pediatric neurosurgeon as chair of Neurosurgery
Mark R. Lee, M.D., Ph.D., nationally and internationally recognized pediatric neurosurgeon, has been named to lead the Department of Neurosurgery in the West Virginia University School of Medicine.
School of Medicine recognizes compassion in practicing in medicine
The WVU School of Medicine recently recognized 13 medical students, two residents and two faculty members for their compassion in the practice of medicine. All were inducted into the chapter of the Gold Humanism Honor Society at a ceremony held on June 2 at the WVU Health Sciences Center.
Middle school students brush up on what it takes to become a dentist
The dental school hosts students and their parent or guardian for a full day of activities that highlight dental career options and the importance of oral health to overall health.
WVU Cancer Institute researcher developing genetic test for lung cancer treatment
Research underway at the West Virginia University Cancer Institute may help to improve the outcomes of lung cancer patients and better guide the physicians who treat them.
Dental hygiene graduates earn $13,000 for clinical invention
These School of Dentistry Mountaineers just keep winning!
WVU researchers identify four factors that predict chronic opioid use
Four factors increase the odds that a patient will wind up on chronic opioid therapy, suggests research conducted by a team of researchers led by Nilanjana Dwibedi, assistant professor in the West Virginia University School of Pharmacy.
WVU School of Dentistry operates new specialty program to treat gum disease
The first general dentists, now residents, will graduate from a new periodontics program in 2020. They focus on gum disease prevention, treatment and implant surgery.