Announcements
West Virginia University School of Pharmacy professor to chair review panel for National Institutes of Health
West Virginia University School of Pharmacy professor Paul Lockman, PhD, BSN, has been nominated to chair a review panel for the National Institutes of Health (NIH)—the world’s largest funding source for medical research.
WVU in the News: Curing America’s loneliness epidemic would make us healthier, fitter and less likely to abuse drugs
Dr. Clay Marsh, chancellor and executive dean for WVU Health Sciences, writes for The Conversation about the lonliness epidemic in the United States.
Aromatherapy could provide a sweet smell of success for substance use disorder patients, WVU study finds
Aromatherapy eases stress in people undergoing treatment for substance use disorder which, in turn, could enhance their chances of a successful recovery, according to West Virginia University research. The study, which is ongoing, incorporates the use of essential oils as an integrative therapy that is part of a bigger picture model focusing on the whole person.
WVU Nursing to host DNP Nurse Anesthetist information session Aug. 3
The West Virginia University School of Nursing is hosting an online information session for the DNP Nurse Anesthetist program Thursday, Aug. 3 at 6 p.m. via Zoom. During the event, attendees can learn more about the program from director Dr. Aaron Ostrowski.
WVU in the News: MCHD recognizes WVU School of Nursing for pandemic support
The Monongalia County Health Department (MCHD) has recognized the efforts of the West Virginia University (WVU) School of Nursing for their assistance during the pandemic.
WVU School of Nursing remembers Dr. E. Jane Martin
Dr. E. Jane Martin, PhD, 88, of Morgantown, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 1, 2023, at Stonerise Nursing Center, Morgantown, following a brief illness. Martin earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from WVU in 1963. She later served as dean of the WVU School of Nursing for 15 years, from 1992-2007, and filled in as WVU’s interim provost from 2008-09.
Shaver named to assistant dean role, effective July 1
The West Virginia University School of Medicine has named a faculty member to newly created assistant dean role.
WVCTSI’s Ambassadors for Community Health Research: Partnering with the Community to Accelerate Change
Building on institutional strengths to expand community-based research, the West Virginia Clinical and Translational Science Institute (WVCTSI) is launching “Ambassadors for Community Health Research,” a pilot program focusing on increasing rural resident involvement in research.
WVU School of Nursing receives recognition award from Monongalia County Health Department for assistance during COVID-19
When the COVID-19 pandemic struck, members of the Monongalia County Health Department began brainstorming about community partners who could support their efforts in contact tracing, providing vaccinations, education and more.
Dental school professor and oral health expert inducted into prestigious national fraternity
An expert in oral health and WVU professor is a new member of a national fraternal organization.