Announcements
Call for nominations: Women in Science & Health Excellence Awards 2017
Nominations for the Women in Science & Health Awards - which recognize outstanding achievements by women while at the Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center (HSC) of West Virginia University -- are open until March 10.
WVU School of Medicine announces Health Informatics and Information Management undergraduate program
The West Virginia University School of Medicine recently announced a new undergraduate program, Health Informatics and Information Management (HIIM). Students began taking classes in January 2017, with the first students enrolling in the official program in August.
WVU School of Pharmacy receives reaccreditation
The West Virginia University School of Pharmacy’s Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) professional program recently received continued accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE). The accreditation is valid until 2025—a full eight years, which is the maximum length of time for ACPE’s accreditation.
Team of WVU students develop system to track lab animals, will compete in SXSW
It currently takes 10 years and more than $1 billion to get a promising drug from the bench to the bedside in the U.S. pharmaceutical market, but a team of three West Virginia University graduate students have developed a new solution to the archaic and inefficient use of laboratory animals in testing these drugs.
Nationally recognized veterinarian joins WVU’s Office of Laboratory Animal Resources
Ida Washington, D.V.M, Ph.D., was recently named director and attending veterinarian of West Virginia University’s Office of Laboratory Animal Resources.
WVU Physical Therapy students earn perfect first-time pass rate on national board exam
All 38 members of the West Virginia University Doctor of Physical Therapy Class of 2016 passed the National Physical Therapy Examination on the first attempt. Two earned perfect scores on the examination.
Meditation and music may help reverse early memory loss in adults at risk for Alzheimer's Disease
A West Virginia University-led research team has found that a simple meditation or music listening program may have multiple benefits for older adults who are experiencing memory loss.
Marsh, Wright to look forward to 2017
Join these leaders for a discussion on Wednesday at noon in Room 1909 Health Sciences South.
World-renowned cancer expert to lead WVU Cancer Institute
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Richard M. Goldberg, M.D., renowned gastrointestinal cancer expert, has been named the new director of the WVU Cancer Institute.
WVU School of Nursing teams with community to offer free diabetes education
Diabetes is a chronic illness that affects nearly 185,000 West Virginians. The WVU School of Nursing is teaming with local community groups to provide free screenings, education and prevention tips for residents in the greater Morgantown area.