Announcements
WVU researcher receives NIH grant to explore effects of fracking on cardiovascular health
Building and operating a hydraulic fracturing well site can emit airborne particles in multiple ways. But scientists still don’t fully understand how these particles impact human health. Travis Knuckles, assistant professor in the West Virginia University School of Public Health, has received $450,000 from the National Institutes of Health to investigate these questions.
WVU to establish first Public Health Residency program in Appalachia
To help combat the region’s ongoing health issues, the WVU School of Public Health is developing a new residency program focused on public health, the first of its kind in Appalachia.
Three dentists honored by state Pierre Fauchard Academy
Two new fellows inducted into Pierre Fauchard Academy. Innovation Center Director recognized for contributions to the School of Dentistry.
Dental and Dental Hygiene students give their attention to Special Smiles
Each year, students from the West Virginia School of Dentistry participate in an effort to promote oral healthcare awareness at the West Virginia Special Olympics Summer Games.
Dental hygiene graduates earn $13,000 for clinical invention
These School of Dentistry Mountaineers just keep winning!
WVU School of Dentistry operates new specialty program to treat gum disease
The first general dentists, now residents, will graduate from a new periodontics program in 2020. They focus on gum disease prevention, treatment and implant surgery.
Photo exhibit documenting “unseen” parts of community opens May 31
“Unseen Morgantown” is a photovoice project produced by WVU’s Injury Control Research Center (ICRC) and Milan Puskar Health Right.
WVU Public Health faculty lead efforts in evaluating substance use disorder services
A new effort at West Virginia University will support the state’s campaign to address the opioid crisis. In a contract with the state, WVU School of Public Health faculty will lead efforts to determine if a new Medicaid waiver is successful in reducing deaths and diseases related to substance use.
WVU researcher’s work stresses importance of suicidality in drug-related deaths
While the opioid epidemic is gaining significant media attention, a West Virginia University epidemiologist is working to shed light on another devastating national injury epidemic.
School of Dentistry faculty appointed as international honorary professor
Dr. Peter Ngan, Professor and Chair of the WVU School of Dentistry Orthodontics Department, was appointed Honorary Professor in the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Hong Kong.