Announcements
WVU in the News: Kicking the diet soda habit after the WHO decision? Here's how to sip with satisfaction
Judith Siebart tells The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette people who drink large amounts of diet soda should pay attention to the World Health Organization’s new guidance on aspartame, an artificial sweetener.
WVU in the News: Being a 'Weekend Warrior' can still help your heart
In Healthline, Bethany Barone Gibbs weighs in on a study that found recommended levels of exercise do not have to be spread out through a full week to reduce risks of stroke and atrial fibrillation.
School of Medicine names interim dean for Charleston campus
Clay Marsh, MD, chancellor and executive dean for WVU Health Sciences, announced that James R. Campbell II, MD, will serve as interim dean for the WVU Health Sciences Charleston Campus following the retirement of John C. Linton, PhD, longstanding dean, associate vice president and professor, effective September 1, 2023.
Co-creator of the Transtheoretical Model of behavior change to present during Grand Rounds
In collaboration with the West Virginia University Institute for Community and Rural Health, the WVU School of Public Health will host Dr. Carlo DiClemente, co-creator of the Transtheoretical Model of behavior change for a Grand Rounds on Monday, August 7.
Public Health professor appointed as review panel co-chair for National Institutes of Health
West Virginia University School of Public Health Professor Ranjita Misra, PhD, will co-chair a review panel for the CSR’s study section focused on Implementation Research on Noncommunicable Disease Risk Factors among LMIC Populations, which comprises researchers and implementation scientists around the globe.
WVU in the News: Drug shortages’ effects on cancer research may be felt for years to come
Dmitry Walker contributes to reporting from CNN about the potential long-term effects of current cancer drug shortages on research.
Several dentists accepted to advanced education programs at WVU School of Dentistry
Residents will be studying orthodontics, endodontics, prosthodontics, periodontics, general practice and oral and maxillofacial surgery.
Prosthodontics - Meet the Residents
West Virginia University School of Dentistry welcomed two new residents, Dr. Bayan Abuhalimeh and Dr. Hammad Ul-Haq, to the advanced education program in prosthodontics this summer.
WVU Nursing, Extension partnership to support community garden efforts in Mercer County
Knowing the challenges of the area as a community insider, Kristen Goins has spearheaded an initiative in McComas to revitalize the Mercer County coal camp. She reached out to WVU Extension and the WVU School of Nursing to help make her dream become a reality.
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.