Announcements
WVU research opportunities enhance alumna’s public health career
WVU's commitment to research – paired with strong academic programs and collaborations with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – drew Yuni Tang to Morgantown for the Ph.D. in Public Health Sciences program. Now, the School of Public Health alumna is using her training to improve health outcomes as a postdoctoral research associate.
WVU in the News: Overweight teens, young adults face greater stroke risk later, study says
Dr. Muhammad Alvi, medical director of the WVU Stroke Center, contributes to reporting from United Press International (UPI) about stroke risk.
WVU receives federal grant to support cardiovascular health and wellness
WVU Office of Health Services Research is embarking on a five-year initiative with clinic and community partners to address cardiovascular health disparities with the help of a $3.25 million grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention.
WVU undergraduate students awarded Goldwater Scholarships to continue research
Three outstanding West Virginia University students have been named winners of the 2024 Goldwater Scholarship, the nation’s premier undergraduate scholarship in mathematics, engineering and the natural sciences.
Human Subjects and Clinical Trials Research (HS/CTR) Workshop: Why Clinical Trials Matter in IDeA States
This pre-conference workshop will address various aspects of clinical trial conduct in IDeA states, including protocol development, navigating the NIH Human Subjects System, and obtaining timely approval for pilot projects.
WVU undergraduate research program boosts retention, especially for marginalized populations
A faculty-mentored undergraduate research program at West Virginia University has led to higher student retention rates than institutional averages, according to a new study. Additionally, data revealed higher retention rates for participants from historically marginalized populations.
Student interns participate in WVU Cancer Institute summer research program
The West Virginia University Cancer Institute has welcomed five student interns to the WVU Health Sciences Campus in Morgantown to participate in its nine week Summer Undergraduate Research Program.
Summer Undergraduate Vision Research Fellowship Program welcomes 8 students to Health Sciences Campus
Eight students from colleges and universities across the United States and Puerto Rico are on West Virginia University's Health Sciences Campus this summer to explore causes and potential treatments of ocular diseases through the Summer Undergraduate Vision Research Fellowship Program.
WVU researchers develop 3D model to better treat neurological disorders
A 3D model developed by West Virginia University neuroscientists shows how implantable stimulators — the same kind used to treat chronic pain — can target neurons that control specific muscles to provide rehabilitation for people with neurological disorders such as stroke and spinal cord injuries.
Immunology and medical microbiology alum found passion for research at School of Medicine
When Annabelle Smith came to West Virginia University, she knew she wanted to pursue a career in the medical field, but she wasn’t sure what her path would be. While working in the lab at the School of Medicine, she found her love for research.