Announcements
West Virginia University and Johns Hopkins Rural Health Convos: Substance Use
As part of a new Rural Health Initiative series, WVU School of Public Health is partnering with Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health to host a series of virtual discussions between investigators on rural health topics of mutual interest.
Johns Hopkins and WVU launch research partnership to advance joint solutions for shared challenges
Tapping into the power of collaboration, Johns Hopkins University and West Virginia University are launching a new partnership to bring together researchers from both institutions to address complex challenges in health, science and society while positioning faculty teams to compete for future external funding.
Dentistry faculty member co-authors public health research
Dr. R. Constance Wiener, a faculty member in the West Virginia University School of Dentistry, recently co-authored a publication focused on inflation and its impact on public health related to social media narratives.
WVU researchers seek participants for study examining CBD and driving performance
Researchers at the West Virginia University School of Public Health are seeking volunteers to participate in a study exploring how cannabidiol (CBD) may affect driving performance, cognition and sedation among healthy adults.
Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine Graduate Students Recognized for their Outstanding Achievements
Congratulations to Brooke Brothers and Sarah Starcovic, Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine (BMM) graduate students, for being recognized for their leadership and outreach.
Student research awardees announced by WVU School of Dentistry
The West Virginia University School of Dentistry recently held its annual research competition for third-year Doctor of Dental Surgery students.
WVU dental hygiene student research winners announced
Students in the West Virginia University School of Dentistry dental hygiene program recently presented their two-year research projects during the annual competition held March 13.
WVU in the News: WVU experts warn of rising nicotine pouch use, negative health effects
Several West Virginia University nicotine experts are warning that nicotine pouch usage is on the rise, and that the product can have detrimental effects on students.
WVU researchers collaborate on article in Journal of Adolescent Health
Researchers at West Virginia University Health Sciences recently collaborated on an article analyzing tobacco use and oral health in adolescents. The study was published in the Journal of Adolescent Health.
WVU Cancer Institute first in the world to treat ultra-rare leukemia using novel subcutaneous immunotherapy
A WVU Cancer Institute team has achieved a global medical first in a clinical trial examining the efficacy of subcutaneous blinatumomab in treating one of the rarest and most aggressive forms of leukemia.