Announcements
Student Pharmacist Presents Lung Cancer Research at Prestigious Conference
In April, P3 student pharmacist Anna Lumadue from the West Virginia University School of Pharmacy, along with Assistant Professor Sabina Nduaguba from the Department of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy, had the unique opportunity to present their research at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting.
WVU changing the game for sports emergency action plans
A national position statement on emergency action plan development and implementation in sports from a West Virginia University athletic training researcher sets in motion new priorities for responding to catastrophic injuries. The recommendations apply to sports through all levels, from youth to high school to collegiate and professional leagues.
Collaborative WVU program introduces undergraduate students to world of vision research
For the past several years, West Virginia University School of Medicine assistant professor Michael Robichaux, Ph.D., has spent his summers introducing undergraduate students to the world of vision research through the University’s Summer Undergraduate Vision Research Fellowship Program.
WVU In The News: Manchin announces $4 million to go towards healthcare services and vision research
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — Senator Joe Manchin recently announced a total of $4,056,828 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for healthcare and medical research in West Virginia.
WVU research opportunities enhance alumna’s public health career
WVU's commitment to research – paired with strong academic programs and collaborations with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – drew Yuni Tang to Morgantown for the Ph.D. in Public Health Sciences program. Now, the School of Public Health alumna is using her training to improve health outcomes as a postdoctoral research associate.
WVU in the News: Overweight teens, young adults face greater stroke risk later, study says
Dr. Muhammad Alvi, medical director of the WVU Stroke Center, contributes to reporting from United Press International (UPI) about stroke risk.
WVU receives federal grant to support cardiovascular health and wellness
WVU Office of Health Services Research is embarking on a five-year initiative with clinic and community partners to address cardiovascular health disparities with the help of a $3.25 million grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention.
WVU undergraduate students awarded Goldwater Scholarships to continue research
Three outstanding West Virginia University students have been named winners of the 2024 Goldwater Scholarship, the nation’s premier undergraduate scholarship in mathematics, engineering and the natural sciences.
Human Subjects and Clinical Trials Research (HS/CTR) Workshop: Why Clinical Trials Matter in IDeA States
This pre-conference workshop will address various aspects of clinical trial conduct in IDeA states, including protocol development, navigating the NIH Human Subjects System, and obtaining timely approval for pilot projects.