Announcements
WVU in the News: State healthcare leaders discuss need for more providers, lack of healthcare access, and abortion ban legislation during WVPA Legislative Lookahead
Dr. Stephen Pachuta, dean of the WVU School of Dentistry, participates in the West Virginia Press Association’s annual Legislative Lookahead ahead of the the upcoming legislative session.
Casey to lead Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences
The West Virginia University School of Medicine Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences has named Brian Casey, M.D., the new department chair, effective March 29, 2024.
WVU Hospitals Volunteer Services to host Health Careers Academy for high school students
WVU Hospitals Volunteer Services will offer the Health Careers Academy, formerly the Junior Volunteer Academy, again this year. Participants in the Academy will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in various departments, including the Emergency Department, Orthopaedics, Surgical Services, and others.
WVU Cancer Institute making investments in cancer care, research with $50M commitment from State
The WVU Cancer Institute continues to work toward National Cancer Institute (NCI) designation as it begins making investments in cancer care and research utilizing the $50 million commitment from the State of West Virginia announced last summer.
WVU in the News: The MOVEMENT Movement with Dr. Mark Cucuzzella
Dr. Mark Cucuzzella of the WVU School of Medicine joins The MOVEMENT Movement podcast to discuss barefoot running shoes and diet.
WVU in the News: Opening blood-brain barrier to deliver Alzheimer's drug shows promise
MedPage Today reports on Alzheimer's research conducted at West Virginia University.
WVU in the News: As respiratory illness cases rise, West Virginia University Medicine encourages utilization of primary care providers, telemedicine and urgent care centers
Dr. Christopher Goode of the WVU School of Medicine contributes to reporting from WV News about respiratory illnesses.
WVU in the News: Analysis of West Virginia dental care reveals barriers for some
Dr. Meghan Bastin of the WVU School of Dentistry contributes to reporting from West Virginia Public Broadcasting about dental care access in West Virginia.
WVU in the News: Alzheimer’s drugs might get into the brain faster with new ultrasound tool, study shows
A potential advancement in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease was announced by researchers at the West Virginia University Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute.
WVU RNI announces breakthrough in treating Alzheimer’s using targeted drug delivery
A first in-human study at the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute demonstrates the benefits of combining focused ultrasound with antibody treatment to reduce brain amyloid plaques in patients with Alzheimer’s disease. The study is featured in the latest issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.