Announcements
WVU launches online survey to aid presidential search
West Virginia University Board of Governors Vice-Chair and Presidential Search Committee Chair Dr. Patrice Harris sent the following letter to members of the University community Wednesday (July 24), providing an update on the presidential search process.
WVU scientists taking a close look at what causes immune cells to attack the central nervous system
A West Virginia University immunologist is exploring how the interaction between two types of immune cells within the central nervous system covering causes multiple sclerosis to develop. The findings could provide a pathway to new strategies for treating the disease and other neurological disorders.
WVU in the News: The race for the next Ozempic
In Wired, Dr. Laura Davisson, director of medical weight management in the WVU School of Medicine, addresses developments in weight loss medications.
WVU faculty couple’s $50K gift supports global opportunities at School of Nursing
The WVU School of Nursing is expanding international experiences and opportunities for students thanks to a couple’s $50,000 gift. The gift from Drs. Susan and Neal Newfield establishes the Murdoch Newfield International Community Fund, an endowment that provides financial support for global education programs within the school.
WVU Health Professions provides assistive technology evaluations and recommendations to West Virginia families
The West Virginia University School of Medicine hosted an event to offer free pediatric evaluations by faculty members in physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech-language pathology for West Virginia families.
WVU Medicine Children's and IMPACT WV open new clinic to help families with infants diagnosed with neonatal abstinence syndrome
WVU Medicine Children's and the IMPACT WV program have partnered to open a new follow-up clinic for infants diagnosed with neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) and their families. A multi-disciplinary team offers assessments and guidance to participants.
WVU in the News: Sports in extreme heat: How high school athletes can safely prepare for the start of practice, and the warning signs of heat illness
Samantha Scarneo-Miller, assistant professor in the WVU School of Medicine, writes for The Conversation about athletes and heat illness.
WVU in the News: Weight loss pills intensify obesity drug race—but here’s why experts say injections aren’t going anywhere
Dr. Laura Davisson, director of medical weight management in the WVU School of Medicine, contributes to reporting by Forbes about weight loss medication.
NATA updates emergency action plans in sport
Samantha Scarneo-Miller, Ph.D., ATC, will participate in a virtual media briefing held by The National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) on Tuesday, July 23 from 3 – 4 p.m. ET. During the briefing, she will address the importance of Emergency Action Plans and discuss groundbreaking updates from the recently published Position Statement: Emergency Action Plan Development and Implementation in Sport.
WVU in the News: Drive and a modified wheelchair set this neurosurgeon apart
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette profiles Dr. Jesse Lawrence, a School of Medicine graduate who explains how wheelchair modifications and facility and equipment changes at WVU helped him become a neurosurgeon.