Announcements
NIH leader to head research and graduate education efforts at WVU Health Sciences
A seasoned scientist with years of experience overseeing federal programs that support research capacity building at academic and research institutions has been named senior associate vice president for Research and Graduate Education, West Virginia University Health Sciences.
WVU Cancer experts to participate in FDA panel on Cancer Disparities in Appalachia, July 25
This Conversations on Cancer will focus on the Appalachia community to discuss the factors contributing to the cancer disparities but also focus on ongoing interventions and opportunities in bridging the cancer chasm in rural health inequity.
Aromatherapy could provide a sweet smell of success for substance use disorder patients, WVU study finds
Aromatherapy eases stress in people undergoing treatment for substance use disorder which, in turn, could enhance their chances of a successful recovery, according to West Virginia University research. The study, which is ongoing, incorporates the use of essential oils as an integrative therapy that is part of a bigger picture model focusing on the whole person.
WVCTSI’s Ambassadors for Community Health Research: Partnering with the Community to Accelerate Change
Building on institutional strengths to expand community-based research, the West Virginia Clinical and Translational Science Institute (WVCTSI) is launching “Ambassadors for Community Health Research,” a pilot program focusing on increasing rural resident involvement in research.
NHLBI director presenting "Place Matters in Advancing Scientific Discovery for Public Health Impact" on July 11
The West Virginia Clinical and Translational Science Institute along with West Virginia University Health Sciences is hosting Dr. Gary H Gibbons, director of the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI), for a special seminar on July 11.
WVU Cancer Institute summer undergraduate research program welcomes 4 interns to Morgantown campus
Four interns from colleges and universities across the country are on West Virginia University’s Health Sciences Campus this summer to explore causes and potential treatments of cancer through the WVU Cancer Institute Summer Undergraduate Research Program.
WVU dental school students present abstracts at national oral medicine event
Two West Virginia University School of Dentistry students, along with their mentor, had the opportunity to share abstracts with oral medicine specialists from all over the country.
Reimagining cancer care in West Virginia: WVU Cancer Institute receives $50 million state investment to fund expansion of research and treatments
West Virginia University’s efforts to reimagine and expand cancer care received a $50 million boost as Gov. Jim Justice joined WVU academic and Health System leaders to announce state surplus funding that will support investment to attain National Cancer Institute Designation — a first for West Virginia.
WVU researchers look at burnout among community faith leaders
Faith community nurses and other leaders play integral roles in the holistic health of rural residents, yet they are not immune to stress and burnout, according to a West Virginia University study.
WVU researchers look at opioid use disorder treatment through eyes of patients
Patients would be more willing to enter medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder if existing stigmas were reduced and more accessible payment support was readily available, a West Virginia University study finds.