Announcements
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.
Dean candidate for WVU School of Public Health on campus this Thursday
A candidate for dean of the WVU School of Public Health will visit campus on Thursday, May 16, 2024. The WVU community is invited to participate in the presentation portion to meet the candidate, Stephen Wisniewski, Ph.D.
Math + Medicine: Combined interests lead to new career path for WVU Public Health student
Faculty mentorship and cross-campus collaboration have played an important role in John Twist’s experience at West Virginia University. The School of Public Health student is set to graduate in May after combining his skills in mathematics with an interest in serving communities.
Seven recognized for commitment to mentoring undergraduate students in research
Six faculty members and one graduate student were recently named recipients of the Travis Stimeling Award for Mentoring Undergraduates in Research.
Science for a better world: Private support aids Ruby Scholars in chasing research dreams
Recipients of the Ruby Scholars Graduate Fellows program at West Virginia University are conducting impactful research focused on enhancing public health, ensuring food safety, improving cancer treatment and more.
Third-year dental students present cases at national oral medicine conference
The curriculum at West Virginia University School of Dentistry includes an emphasis oral medicine through courses like oral microbiology and radiology, research, and principles of medicine. And over the past several years, students and faculty have had a presence at the AAOM’s annual conference invigorating their mission to promote overall wellness through dentistry.
Stout co-authors call to action for policies that support dental services for those with cancer
Nicole Stout, DPT, research assistant professor in the WVU School of Public Health, recently co-authored a call to action for payment and workforce policies that alleviate gaps in dental and oral healthcare services for individuals with cancer.
WVU Medicine to relocate, expand WVU Eye Institute
The WVU Eye Institute, the most comprehensive ophthalmology group in the state, will expand its clinical, educational, and research efforts when it moves into its new location at the intersection of Van Voorhis Road and Elmer Prince Drive in Morgantown.
New clinical research agreement service launching May 1 to support WVU researchers
To further support researchers and their clinical research studies, West Virginia University is launching an enhanced service for negotiation for new clinical study agreements, new amendments to clinical study agreements, and clinical data use agreements.
WVU ophthalmology residents achieve national success through participation in research
The schedule of an ophthalmology resident can be a demanding one, with academic pursuits such as participation in research having to be juggled between clinical duties and other learning objectives.