Announcements
WVU School of Dentistry researcher following her purpose to restore smiles
The mission of West Virginia University is rooted in service to the state and exemplified in the WVU School of Dentistry through excellence in education, clinical experiences and research to reduce oral health disparities. That commitment to improving others’ well-being resonated with Dr. Bayan Abuhalimeh when she was selecting where to continue her dental education.
WVU School of Public Health leadership updates
Dr. Clay Marsh, WVU Health Sciences chancellor and executive dean, has asked Sarah C. Woodrum, DrPH, to serve as dean for the WVU School of Public Health, effective April 8.
WVU School of Dentistry announces student research award winners
Three teams of students were awarded for their work following the annual West Virginia University School of Dentistry research competition on April 3.
Ivanoff honored for contributions to dental profession
Dr. Chris Ivanoff, a faculty member in the West Virginia University School of Dentistry, was recently honored for a patent he was awarded to enhance dental drug delivery.
School of Dentistry researchers publish case study
Researchers from the West Virginia University School of Dentistry recently published a case study related to bone reconstruction.
WVU in the News: Dr. Clay Marsh with Good News on Overdose Deaths
Dr. Clay Marsh speaks with Julie Mason on her SiriusXM show about the current state of overdose deaths, measles and more.
WVU Medicine Children’s Gala raises $1.65M for West Virginia’s children and families
The 21st annual WVU Medicine Children’s Gala raised more than $1.65 million to continue to provide world-class care to West Virginia and the surrounding region.
WVU Cancer Institute Summer Undergraduate Research Program now accepting applications
The West Virginia University Cancer Institute offers an undergraduate research internship every summer in basic and clinical cancer research. The highly competitive program provides funding and full-time research opportunities for five students who want to pursue careers in cancer research. Each student receives a $5,000 stipend to cover living expenses and accommodation in Morgantown, WV. Students are responsible for securing their own housing. An additional $1,000 is provided for research supplies to the host lab. The student is paired with an Institute scientist for a ~9-week research project. In 2025, the program will start on Monday, May 19th, and end on Friday, August 1st. Various projects provide a research experience focused on molecular, biochemical, and/or cellular approaches toward understanding the mechanism of cancer, developing anticancer drugs, and nanotechnology applications to cancer research. The participating labs focus on breast, lung, pancreatic, and head and neck cancers, as well as hematological malignancies such as leukemia or lymphoma. Examples of research projects are provided here Student Profiles.
27th WVU president Michael T. Benson pledges to lead by example and with enthusiasm
The new president of West Virginia University will bring three decades of academic and administrative experience in higher education to his role leading West Virginia’s flagship, land-grant higher education institution into a new era.
Lei appointed to American Association for Cancer Research science policy and government affairs committee
Dr. Ming Lei, a leading expert in biomedical research and policy, has been invited to serve as a member of the science policy and government affairs committee for the American Association for Cancer Research. The appointment, announced by AACR president-elect Dr. Lillian L. Siu, begins immediately and extends through April 2028.