Announcements
NIH leader to head research and graduate education efforts at WVU Health Sciences
A seasoned scientist with years of experience overseeing federal programs that support research capacity building at academic and research institutions has been named senior associate vice president for Research and Graduate Education, West Virginia University Health Sciences.
WVU Cancer experts to participate in FDA panel on Cancer Disparities in Appalachia, July 25
This Conversations on Cancer will focus on the Appalachia community to discuss the factors contributing to the cancer disparities but also focus on ongoing interventions and opportunities in bridging the cancer chasm in rural health inequity.
WVU in the News: People Swear That Ice Caps Make Their Migraine Feel Better - Here's What the Science Says
Dr. Umer Najib explains in SELF how cold therapy can help treat migraines.
Charleston Campus Chair selected to serve on NLN committee
Dr. Theresa Cowan, WVU School of Nursing Charleston Campus Chair, was recently selected to serve on the National League for Nursing Foundation Scholarship Selection Panel for 2023.
Nursing faculty member recognized as WVU Medicine Platinum Nurse of the Year
Marian Longstreth, a faculty member at the WVU School of Nursing, was recently recognized by WVU Medicine as Platinum Nurse of the Year.
Department of Orthopaedics names Dietz chair
The West Virginia University School of Medicine Department of Orthopaedics has named Matthew Dietz, M.D. as the new chair, effective July 1.
West Virginia University School of Pharmacy professor to chair review panel for National Institutes of Health
West Virginia University School of Pharmacy professor Paul Lockman, PhD, BSN, has been nominated to chair a review panel for the National Institutes of Health (NIH)—the world’s largest funding source for medical research.
WVU to offer two new service learning classes
The Service-Learning Faculty Advisory Committee, responsible for providing guidance on academic community engagement at WVU, has recently expanded academic offerings with the approval of DENT 767: Rural Community Dentistry Experience and NSG 441: Nursing in Complex Community Systems.
WVU in the News: Curing America’s loneliness epidemic would make us healthier, fitter and less likely to abuse drugs
Dr. Clay Marsh, chancellor and executive dean for WVU Health Sciences, writes for The Conversation about the lonliness epidemic in the United States.
Aromatherapy could provide a sweet smell of success for substance use disorder patients, WVU study finds
Aromatherapy eases stress in people undergoing treatment for substance use disorder which, in turn, could enhance their chances of a successful recovery, according to West Virginia University research. The study, which is ongoing, incorporates the use of essential oils as an integrative therapy that is part of a bigger picture model focusing on the whole person.