Announcements
NIH awards WVU $2 million to study link between Alzheimer’s disease, chronic stress
One in nine Americans age 65 or older has Alzheimer’s disease, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. That’s about 6.2 million people. If current trends continue, that number will likely swell to 12.7 million by 2050. Paul Chantler—a researcher with the West Virginia University School of Medicine—is working to change those trends.
WVU experts available for comment throughout legislative session
West Virginia University experts are available to media members for expert comment on topics that affect state residents, both in response to the State of the State document and throughout the 2022 legislative session.
WVU in the News: Professional roles of oncologic specialty physical therapists in the United States
In this Rehabilitation Oncology Podcast episode, Dr. Steve Morris interviews author and researcher Dr. Nicole Stout about oncology physical therapy specialty practice. Dr. Stout outlines the expectations for future clinical specialists and presents a call to action to the rehabilitation team to utilize oncology clinical specialists beyond clinical roles to expand their influence on providing best practice care to the individual with cancer.
Student Success workshop series hosted by BeWell
BeWell is hosting a three-part student success workshop series. Find harmony between school and life, get focused, and take charge of your academic life.
Jan. 12, 2022 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for Jan. 12, 2022.
Dental school faculty provide American Dental Association with a COVID-19 review
To gauge student well-being while navigating their professional program during a pandemic, Perrine and Panagakos developed a 19-question anonymous survey open to dental, dental hygiene and post-graduate students.
Jan. 11, 2022 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for Jan. 11, 2022:
Medicine Grand Rounds: Dr. Sarwari to give presentation highlighting lessons learned from HIV, COVID-19 pandemics
This week's Department of Medicine grand rounds will feature a presentation from department chairman and professor, Arif Sarwari, MD.
WVU provides additional details on verifying vaccination status, quarantine and isolation guidelines
West Virginia University reminds students, faculty and staff that it is extremely important to follow current public health guidance for individual, as well as campus community safety, in light of the continued rise in COVID-19 cases due to the omicron variant. Health experts predict the surge in positive cases may peak in West Virginia over the next two weeks.
Jan. 10, 2022 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for Jan. 10, 2022: