Announcements
WVU School of Public Health to celebrate National Public Health Week, April 3-9
The WVU School of Public Health invites everyone to participate throughout the week as the school recognizes its community partners and elevates important issues shaped by NPHW's daily themes, including: community; violence prevention; reproductive and sexual health; and mental health.
Senior DDS student presents research at national level
Fourth-year DDS student Wijdan Dabeek, of Morgantown, was the dental school’s 2022 winner in the Student Competition for Advancing Dental Research which qualified her for registration and a trip to Portland, OR, for the American Dental Association of Dental and Oral and Craniofacial Research.
WVU researchers working to get people with hip pain moving
Although it’s well known that regular exercise can reduce musculoskeletal pain, some chronic pain sufferers avoid it hoping to minimize their symptoms. Robin Pollini, an associate professor in the WVU School of Medicine and WVU School of Public Health, is a co-mentor on a project aiming to help people with hip pain by developing a biopsychosocial intervention addressing the physical and psychological aspects of rehabilitation simultaneously.
WVU Day of Giving sets new records for dollars raised, gifts received
Supporters of West Virginia University donated a record $18.1 million Wednesday (March 22) during the University’s sixth Day of Giving. More than 8,200 gifts were made during the 24-hour online fundraising event held across the University system, also a new record. The $18.1 million figure tops 2022’s WVU Day of Giving record of $15.5 million raised from just over 5,600 gifts.
Working in service: WVU research reaches all of West Virginia
Breakthroughs and research expertise nurtured at West Virginia University extend far beyond its labs, experimental sites and classrooms. In fact, WVU research efforts are unique compared to most universities, according to Vice President for Research Fred King.
Working in service: WVU enhances health and well-being throughout West Virginia
West Virginia University Health Sciences tackles important health issues plaguing the Mountain State through academics, research, clinics and partnerships extending to communities across West Virginia and the region.
Drinking, drug use and driving increased in West Virginia during COVID-19, WVU study finds
One West Virginia trauma center saw an uptick in alcohol and drug use by patients treated for motor vehicle collision injuries during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a West Virginia University study led by Toni Marie Rudisill, assistant professor in the WVU School of Public Health. More specifically, researchers found patients were using a greater number of drugs, including cannabinoids, opioids and stimulants during the pandemic than prior to its onset.
WVU Health Sciences community showcases research during Van Liere Research Conference
The West Virginia University Health Sciences community recently had the opportunity to showcase their work during the 2023 Van Liere Research Conference.
Undergraduate student gains valuable experience through variety of WVU research opportunities
West Virginia University student Chyanne Reid, a sophomore from Martinsburg, West Virginia, is gaining valuable experience working in the Ramamurthy Lab in the School of Medicine’s Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine.
WVU dental students will present at oral medicine conference
For the second year in a row, two WVU School of Dentistry students will attend and present at a national oral medicine meeting.