Announcements
WVCTSI Project ECHO launches new Multiple Sclerosis program
West Virginia Clinical and Translational Science Institute (WVCTSI) Project ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) has launched a program to enhance the capacity of primary care providers in diagnosing and caring for individuals with Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
Eight WVU graduate students receive Foundation scholarships to support research
Eight West Virginia University graduate students from across the U.S. and beyond are engaging in meaningful research as they complete their degrees with support from WVU Foundation scholarships.
WVU in the News: Neurosurgeon works to slow Alzheimer's progression, treat addiction with cutting-edge technology
Two segments on “60 Minutes” focus on a cutting-edge approach to brain surgery — with no cutting — being developed at the West Virginia University Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute.
Lei outlines vision for research, graduate education at WVU Health Sciences with a focus on rural health
As West Virginia University Health Sciences continues to improve the health of West Virginians through education, research, service and patient care, Ming Lei is just beginning to envision the possibilities by expanding graduate education and research efforts.
WVU Cancer Institute making investments in cancer care, research with $50M commitment from State
The WVU Cancer Institute continues to work toward National Cancer Institute (NCI) designation as it begins making investments in cancer care and research utilizing the $50 million commitment from the State of West Virginia announced last summer.
WVU in the News: Opening blood-brain barrier to deliver Alzheimer's drug shows promise
MedPage Today reports on Alzheimer's research conducted at West Virginia University.
WVU in the News: Alzheimer’s drugs might get into the brain faster with new ultrasound tool, study shows
A potential advancement in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease was announced by researchers at the West Virginia University Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute.
WVU RNI announces breakthrough in treating Alzheimer’s using targeted drug delivery
A first in-human study at the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute demonstrates the benefits of combining focused ultrasound with antibody treatment to reduce brain amyloid plaques in patients with Alzheimer’s disease. The study is featured in the latest issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.
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.
WVU researchers aim to increase access to supportive care for brain tumor patients
West Virginia University researchers are working to improve the well-being of patients diagnosed with a brain tumor through rehabilitation.