Announcements
Dental hygiene professor and WVU graduate recognized by international honor society
West Virginia University School of Dentistry dental hygiene professor Alcinda Shockey, DHSc, MA, BSDH, RDH, has been inducted into Sigma Xi. The Scientific Research Honor Society is an international organization that recognizes outstanding science and engineering research.
WVU in the News: Mental health, addiction drive homelessness in West Virginia, study finds
West Virginia Watch reports on a study completed by the WVU Health Affairs Institute.
WVU widens service area to assist pregnant women, parenting families
A West Virginia University-led effort is extending its reach to 11 Mountain State counties, providing more low-income pregnant women and families with children access to health care and life skills through the West Virginia Healthy Start/Helping Appalachian Parents and Infants — HAPI — project.
Journal of Family Violence publishes article by Public Health faculty member
An article by Social & Behavioral Sciences Associate Professor Danielle M. Davidov, “A Blessing and a Curse”: The Impact of Sociopolitical Events and National Discourse Surrounding Sexual Violence on College Campuses, was recently published in the "Journal of Family Violence."
WVU in the News: WVU researchers developing home sleep apnea test device to offer help to more patients
Dr. Sunil Sharma, division chief and professor in the WVU School of Medicine, discusses his research on sleep apnea with The Dominion Post.
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.