Announcements
WVU researchers aim to increase access to supportive care for brain tumor patients
West Virginia University researchers are working to improve the well-being of patients diagnosed with a brain tumor through rehabilitation.
WVU in the News: Burn pits’ complex emissions simulated in NIEHS grantee’s laboratory
WVU School of Medicine Professor Tim Nurkiewicz speaks to an Environmental Factor contributor about his use of combustion generators and rodent models to gain insight into the emissions' potential effects on veterans.
Early WVU research shows ingestible “smart pill” may detect signs of overdose
In a potential breakthrough for those suffering with opioid use disorder (OUD), the West Virginia University Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute (RNI) announced a first-in-human study using an innovative smart pill technology to measure and monitor vital signs that can help identify early indications of an overdose.
WVU pediatric dentist contributes to report on dental care access in the state
A West Virginia University board-certified pediatric dentist, whose research emphasis is on the availability of oral healthcare in Appalachia, is a contributor to the most recent report on oral healthcare access in West Virginia.
WVU research shows mindfulness may improve substance use treatment
Patients receiving medication for opioid use disorder are more likely to complete their treatment programs and have a lower risk of relapse if they participate in mindfulness training, according to a West Virginia University study.
WVU Health Sciences leader participates in Capitol Hill briefing
Ming Lei, West Virginia University Health Sciences senior associate vice president for research and graduate education, recently traveled to Capitol Hill to discuss the impact of National Institutes of Health research funding to West Virginia alongside U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito.
WVU joins BRAIN Center to advance technology for neurological disorders
West Virginia University will serve as the core clinical testing site within a consortium of top universities and industries to develop technologies designed to improve the care and rehabilitation of people with neurological disorders.
WVU hosts Appalachian Translational Research Network’s Annual Summit
West Virginia University hosted the 13th Annual Summit of the Appalachian Translational Research Network (ATRN) on October 5-6, 2023. The WVU Cancer Institute (WVUCI) was the primary sponsor of the event.
WVU charting public policy model to address state’s opioid crisis
While solutions for addressing the opioid crisis often involve either beefing up law enforcement or widening the scope of health services, West Virginia University researchers said they believe the best approach is a synergistic mix of both.
Sitting or standing makes a difference in blood pressure reading, WVU study finds
People using a prescribed take-home blood pressure monitor are likely to get an inaccurate high reading if they were standing or moving just prior to the measurement, according to a study led by a West Virginia University researcher.