Announcements
Acclaimed WVU doctor and researcher elected to National Academy of Medicine
Dr. Sally Hodder, director of the West Virginia Clinical and Translational Science Institute, associate vice president for clinical and translational science at WVU and Chancellor’s Preeminent Scholar Chair, was elected to the National Academy of Medicine for her accomplishments as an infectious diseases physician and researcher.
WVU researchers putting CBD to the test from behind the wheel
As cannabidiol products — commonly known as CBD — become more readily available, West Virginia University researchers are working to gain a broader understanding of how the substance influences driving performance and whether the effects differ between men and women.
WVU in the News: The 'enormous' promise of focused ultrasound now coming true
At West Virginia University's Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute, focused ultrasound is being explored as a possible treatment option for opioid use disorder but could also expand to include addictions to cannabis, alcohol, methamphetamines, and more.
Public health students recognized at Van Liere and WV IDeA Research Conference
Three students from the WVU School of Public Health, undergraduate student Maya Carter and graduate students Devon Collins and Brianne Nichols, showcased their research during the 2024 Van Liere and WV IDeA Research Conference. Carter and Nichols both received Outstanding Poster Awards.
WVCTSI receives $1.3 million in funding to address rural underrepresentation in clinical research
The West Virginia Clinical and Translational Science Institute was named as one of three hubs nationally that will launch the National Institutes of Health Communities Advancing Research Equity for Health™ (CARE for Health™) initiative.
Exercise physiology student interns with the US Department of the Navy, conducts research
Olivia Whittington, a graduate student in the Master of Science in Exercise Physiology program at the WVU School of Medicine, spent her summer conducting cutting-edge research at the Naval Submarine Medical Research Laboratory in Groton, Connecticut. She was one of only four college students chosen for her specific lab within the competitive Naval Research Enterprise Internship Program.
WVU School of Medicine alumni couple’s gift aids MD students interested in research
A West Virginia University School of Medicine alumni couple is expanding research opportunities for Mountain State medical students with a $100,000 scholarship gift.
WVU researchers looking for way to inhibit enzyme that feeds pancreatic cancer
West Virginia University scientists are building on their research to alter the immune system by inhibiting a certain enzyme responsible for the progression of pancreatic cancer, one of the most challenging cancers to manage.
WVU School of Nursing student selected for AGE-ADAR Scholars Program
Hannah Gowarty, a student at West Virginia University School of Nursing, was selected for the Appalachian Gerontology Experiences - Advancing Diversity in Aging Research (AGE-ADAR) Scholars Program.
Three WVU School of Pharmacy alumni return for teaching, research roles
The West Virginia University School of Pharmacy welcomes three new faculty members this fall. These individuals, all WVU School of Pharmacy alums, bring a wealth of expertise and a strong dedication to advancing pharmacy education and research, promising significant contributions to the field.