Announcements
NEI grant provides funding for WVU researchers to explore mechanisms behind blinding diseases caused by mistrafficking of photoreceptor proteins
A new grant awarded to the West Virginia University School of Medicine will allow researchers to develop novel strategies for answering some of the most pressing and outstanding questions related to the pathogenesis of retinal disease.
West Virginia University and Johns Hopkins Rural Health Convos series continues with social prescriptions
WVU School of Public Health and Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health continue their Rural Health Initiative series with the Rural Health Convos: Social Prescriptions virtual discussion on Monday, July 20, 2026, at noon via Zoom.
West Virginia University and Johns Hopkins Rural Health Convos: Substance Use
As part of a new Rural Health Initiative series, WVU School of Public Health is partnering with Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health to host a series of virtual discussions between investigators on rural health topics of mutual interest.
Johns Hopkins and WVU launch research partnership to advance joint solutions for shared challenges
Tapping into the power of collaboration, Johns Hopkins University and West Virginia University are launching a new partnership to bring together researchers from both institutions to address complex challenges in health, science and society while positioning faculty teams to compete for future external funding.
Dentistry faculty member co-authors public health research
Dr. R. Constance Wiener, a faculty member in the West Virginia University School of Dentistry, recently co-authored a publication focused on inflation and its impact on public health related to social media narratives.
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.
Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine Graduate Students Recognized for their Outstanding Achievements
Congratulations to Brooke Brothers and Sarah Starcovic, Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine (BMM) graduate students, for being recognized for their leadership and outreach.
Student research awardees announced by WVU School of Dentistry
The West Virginia University School of Dentistry recently held its annual research competition for third-year Doctor of Dental Surgery students.
WVU dental hygiene student research winners announced
Students in the West Virginia University School of Dentistry dental hygiene program recently presented their two-year research projects during the annual competition held March 13.
WVU in the News: WVU experts warn of rising nicotine pouch use, negative health effects
Several West Virginia University nicotine experts are warning that nicotine pouch usage is on the rise, and that the product can have detrimental effects on students.