Announcements
WVU President Benson to share draft strategic plan with Health Sciences Community
WVU President Michael T. Benson plans to present a draft framework for the University's strategic plan to the Health Sciences community on Friday, Sept. 19, at 9 a.m. in Okey Patteson Auditorium (Room 1175).
WVU offers intensive Simulation Certificate Program with Continuing Education credits available
West Virginia University will offer a three-day Simulation Certificate Program, October 8-10, 2025, at the WVU Health Sciences Center in Morgantown, West Virginia. Interested participants can discover more information and register on the program's conference site. Continuing Education credits are offered through WVU's Office of Continuing Medical Education.
Journal of Dental Hygiene publishes article authored by WVU faculty
A team of faculty members in the West Virginia University School of Dentistry recently authored an article focused on addressing tobacco use disorder.
WVU in the News: WVU trains AI to diagnose heart failure in rural patients of Appalachia
West Virginia University computer scientists have developed multiple AI models that are made to identify signs of heart failure in patients from Appalachia.
Seeking study participants to determine how CBD impacts driving performance
Ever wonder if Cannabidiol (CBD) affects driving performance? If so, we're seeking participants for a driving simulation study being conducted at the Health Sciences Center at West Virginia University.
From Golden Sands to Gold and Blue: Meet Michael T. Benson, 27th president of WVU
Michael T. Benson never planned on trading beach breezes for the hills of Morgantown. But life—and leadership—has a way of pulling people toward places where they’re most needed.
WVU in the News: WVU orthodontists testing innovative technology for making ‘shape memory’ dental aligners
West Virginia University is one of three U.S. universities testing a new technology that incorporates “shape memory” material for clear plastic dental aligners, an alternative to traditional metal braces.
WVU Cancer Institute Summer Undergraduate Research Program welcomes 2025 cohort
The West Virginia University Cancer Institute has welcomed six students to campus for the Summer Undergraduate Research Program. The highly competitive program provides funding and opportunities in clinical and basic cancer research for undergraduate students who want to pursue careers in the field.
WVCTSI and WVR3 hosting virtual community forum on June 22
WVCTSI and the West Virginia Rural Roots to Research (WVR3) program are hosting a virtual community forum to hear from West Virginians all across the Mountain State. This forum will give attendees the chance to share their thoughts on health challenges facing their communities and opportunities for solutions. Input from participants can help shape the future of groundbreaking health research in the state.