Announcements
RNI recruiting for whole-body infrared light therapy research study
The West Virginia University Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute is currently recruiting for a research study to evaluate the effects ofinfrared light therapy on sleep and related measures of health and performance.
WVU alumna’s $1.6M legacy gift boosts research at School of Medicine
A $1.6 million legacy gift from a late West Virginia University alumna will bolster School of Medicine research efforts to improve health in the Mountain State and beyond.
Dental school research and publications reflect oral health mission of faculty and staff
Some of the recent publications and research work by those connected to the West Virginia University School of Dentistry are listed below.
WVU Cancer Institute names deputy director to lead research initiatives, organizational strategy
The WVU Cancer Institute has named Courtney DeVries, Ph.D., as the new deputy director effective Monday, March 14.
WVU’s fifth Day of Giving sets new records for dollars raised, gifts received
Supporters of West Virginia University donated a record $15.5 million Wednesday (March 9) during the University’s fifth Day of Giving, a 24-hour online fundraising event held across the University system. More than 5,600 gifts were made, also a new record. The $15.5 million figure tops 2021’s WVU Day of Giving record of $11.9 million raised from just over 5,000 gifts.
Six ways to alleviate the stressed healthcare industry in light of COVID-19, according to WVU economists
Since 2020, COVID-19 has squeezed the healthcare industry into a stranglehold that’s caused staffing shortages and restricted access to quality patient care. This forced some policymakers to enact temporary waivers of licensing restrictions to ease up those burdens.
WVU researcher finds over-the-counter meds a ‘needle in the haystack’ of the larger pain pill epidemic
Drug misuse is not exclusive to the opioid epidemic, according to a recent West Virginia University study. Every year, about 50,000 people in the United States are admitted to the emergency room due to misuse of a common over-the-counter pain medication – acetaminophen.
RNI recruiting for OURA Ring research study
The West Virginia University Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute is currently recruiting for a research study aimed at testing the accuracy of the OURA Ring wearable device during real-world daily activities.
RNI recruiting for biosensor technology research study
The West Virginia University Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute is currently recruiting for a biosensor research study. This is a study aimed toward measuring physiology in response to various behaviors.
A hands-on leadership approach empowers the next generation of researchers
Training the next generation of researchers has been at the forefront of the West Virginia Clinical and Translational Science Institute’s mission since its inception.