Announcements
Special Seminar: An interactive session offering expert insight on engaging potential research support
A special, interactive session that offers expert insight on engaging potential biopharmaceutical research support will be held on Thursday, October 15 at noon in Room 2094, Health Sciences North, and is open to all faculty and students.
In Remembrance: H. James Williams, M.D.
Harold James “Jim” Williams, M.D., age 73, of Morgantown, West Virginia passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2026. He was born May 15, 1953 to the late Harold and Rita Mary (Eberling) Williams. He grew up alongside his five sisters.
Health Sciences community invited to celebrate faculty, staff at Chancellor’s Awards ceremony
West Virginia University Health Sciences is recognizing individuals and teams with Chancellor’s Awards, for their significant contributions to its mission. A ceremony to honor the 2025-26 award winners will be held Thursday, Oct. 1, at 4 p.m. in the Pylons Commons.
Recruiting those in their third trimester of pregnancy up to 6 weeks postpartum for a research study
Researchers at West Virginia University are studying movement and health during the postpartum period, beginning at 6 weeks postpartum.
OLLI at WVU hosts "Residents Aware Network for Intelligent Assistance: Enabling Your Home to Become the Frontline Caregiver" on Sept. 17
OLLI at WVU will host the 20th annual Irving Goodman Aging Lecture on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at 1 p.m. This year's lecture, "Residents Aware Network for Intelligent Assistance (RANIA): Enabling Your Home to Become the Frontline Caregiver," will be delivered by Y. V. Ramana Reddy, PhD.
WVU researchers seek participants for study examining CBD and driving performance
Researchers at the West Virginia University School of Public Health are seeking volunteers to participate in a study exploring how cannabidiol (CBD) may affect driving performance, cognition and sedation among healthy adults.
WVU School of Medicine student research finds that medical school financial assistance programs underutilized
A research team comprised of students, faculty and staff from the West Virginia University School of Medicine discovered that medical school financial assistance programs are being underutilized by medical students who could qualify for financial help.
Join School of Public Health for graduate programs information sessions
Have you considered taking your career or education to the next level? Join WVU School of Public Health director of admissions and recruitment for one of our virtual information sessions that explore our various master's programs and provide tips on how to apply!
Research funding: “Sedentary Behavior and Cardiovascular Health in Young Women”
Bethany Barone Gibbs, chair of the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics in the West Virginia University School of Public Health, has received notification of continued funding for the research project “Sedentary Behavior and Cardiovascular Health in Young Women.”
WVU summer research program helps student affirm passion for research into glaucoma and other ocular diseases
A lifelong curiosity and passion for visual sciences led Lauren Peyton from the University of Notre Dame to the West Virginia University Health Sciences campus in Morgantown, where she had the opportunity to engage in the same hands-on research that played a crucial role in restoring her vision.