Announcements
American Journal of Industrial Medicine publishes article by WVU School of Dentistry faculty member
West Virginia University School of Dentistry Associate Dean for Clinical Education and Patient Care Tammy Chipps, DDS, MA, co-authored a recently published research article in the American Journal of Industrial Medicine.
WVU shatters research expenditures record for second consecutive year
For fiscal year 2024, West Virginia University crushed its record in externally supported research expenditures with $275 million — an 82% increase from five years ago.
WVU in the News: New upright scanner tracks brain function while you walk
HealthDay features work on an upright neuroimaging device developed by WVU neuroscientists, physicists and engineers that allows patients to move around while undergoing a brain scan.
Walking the walk, WVU develops motion compatible brain scanner
An upright neuroimaging device developed by West Virginia University neuroscientists, physicists and engineers that allows patients to move around while undergoing a brain scan could help set priorities for the evolution of imaging tools.
Internal Medicine resident’s passion for advancing the field brings her to WVU from Kuwait
As the West Virginia University School of Medicine’s newest class of the Graduate Medical Education program begins training, among them is the first resident sponsored by the government of Kuwait.
WVU nurse anesthetist grad monitoring acute kidney injury patients’ medications
Now as a graduate of the second cohort of the WVU School of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice Nurse Anesthetist program, Chris Justice has more than academic and clinical experience. In leading a team of researchers, he gained increased knowledge in caring for patients with acute kidney injury.
Seven investigators selected for WVCTSI Research Scholar Program
The West Virginia Clinical and Translational Science Institute (WVCTSI) has named seven faculty for the 2024-2026 Research Scholar Program.
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.
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.