Announcements
WVU School of Public Health partners with NIOSH to host Research Day
WVU School of Public Health, in partnership with the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, is excited to announce the upcoming WVU Public Health - NIOSH Research Day. The event will take place on April 5, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Health Sciences Center North 1901, Fukushima Auditorium.
WVU students take research road trip to West Virginia Capitol
West Virginia University undergraduate researchers are demonstrating the importance of research led by the state’s flagship, land-grant institution for lawmakers firsthand.
WVU pharmacy faculty member launches study to make vaccines more effective
A West Virginia University pharmaceutical scientist is setting out to make vaccines more effective by getting the medication to reach the interior or intracellular level of immune cells.
WVU researchers use AI to predict, detect Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers at West Virginia University have identified a set of diagnostic metabolic biomarkers that can help them develop artificial intelligence tools to detect Alzheimer’s disease in its early stages, as well as determine risk factors and treatment interventions.
WVU study finds work benefits people with certain job-related disabilities
Findings from a West Virginia University research team suggest a possible link between leaving the workforce prematurely because of disabilities from non-life-threatening, work-related conditions and the development of serious health problems, even death.
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.