Announcements
Eggleston selected for prestigious fellowship in academic medicine leadership
West Virginia University Health Sciences Associate Vice President for Community Health Innovation Emma Morton-Eggleston, M.D., has been named a fellow in the Hedwig van Ameringen Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine® Program for Women at Drexel University College of Medicine.
WVU in the News: WVU Researchers Find Burnout Among Faith Leaders
In a recent study, WVU researchers looked at burnout among community faith leaders. Appalachia Health News Reporter, Emily Rice, sat down with Angel Smothers, associate dean for community engagement, and clinical associate professor at the WVU School of Nursing, to discuss the study’s findings.
WVU in the News: Maternal outcomes at rural hospitals hinge on delivery volume
Dr. Shon Rowan talks with MedPage Today about maternal outcome research highlighting the need for more training and support in rural hospitals that handle fewer baby deliveries.
WVU in the News: New data on disparities in Medicaid access to opioid addiction treatment
Dr. Patrick Marshalek contributes to reporting from STAT on a new study looking at disparities in access to opioid addiction treatment among patients on Medicaid.
WVU in the News: Precision Neuroscience conducts its first clinical study to map human brain signals
CNBC details first-of-its-kind neural implant work from Dr. Peter Konrad and a team at the Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute, a step forward in the development of technology that allows brain signals to control external devices.
WVU School of Pharmacy alumni return to the place they belong
The West Virginia University School of Pharmacy and its Alumni Association celebrated Alumni Day 2023 on Saturday, June 3. The annual event is an opportunity for former classmates from all years to return to Morgantown for a reunion dinner, awards ceremony, continuing education and other activities.
Barbier appointed Microbiology, Immunology and Cell Biology chair
The West Virginia University School of Medicine has named Mariette Barbier, Ph.D., as chair of the Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Cell Biology, effective July 1.
The Conversation: Processing and grieving an ongoing loss
Processing and grieving an ongoing loss – such as a child with a devastating injury or disability – does not fit neatly into traditional models of grief. Dr. Brad Phillips discusses his research around ambiguous loss or loss without closure.
WVU School of Pharmacy announces 2023-24 scholarship and award recipients
Congratulations to the 2023-24 WVU School of Pharmacy Scholarship and Awards recipients.
WVU School of Pharmacy extends exchange program with Oman
In a world where the exchange of knowledge transcends borders, two students from the National University of Science and Technology (NUST) in Oman traveled to Morgantown, West Virginia, for a unique learning experience.