Announcements
WVU in the News: New West Virginia Statewide Parkinson’s Disease Registry receives planning grant from The Michael J. Fox Foundation
A new West Virginia Parkinson’s disease registry has taken a big step forward with the announcement of a planning grant from The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, the world’s largest nonprofit funder of Parkinson’s disease research.
Division of Communication Sciences and Disorders offering free monthly audiology screenings to public in 2023
The West Virginia University School of Medicine Division of Communication Sciences and Disorders will offer free audiology screenings to the public on the first or second Friday of each month through the remainder of 2023.
WVU Center for Excellence in Disabilities receives grant from Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation to expand biking opportunities to West Virginians with disabilities
West Virginia University will offer adapted mountain and trail bike access to people at no charge with new grant funding from the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation National Paralysis Resource Center.
Neurologist shares personal experience with MS
For many patients facing a multiple sclerosis (MS) diagnosis, the fear is of the unknown. For Eric Seachrist, M.D., neurologist at the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute, the fear came in knowing too much.
Sophomores welcomed into the study of nursing during Spring 2023 Pledge Ceremony
The WVU School of Nursing formally welcomed sophomores into the study of nursing during the Spring 2023 Nursing Pledge Ceremony, held Feb. 24 in the Okey Patteson Auditorium.
WVU Family Nurse Practitioner students receive 100% first-time pass rate on certification exam
WVU School of Nursing graduates of the Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner program recently received a 100% first-time pass rate on their certification exam.
Connect with Clay
As students, teachers and clinicians learning and practicing the health sciences, we understand complex connections. Applying those same diagnostic principles beyond the health care setting, we know that performing simple act of kindness can change someone’s day.
GRA funded positions available for students interested in health policy
The Bridge Initiative for Science and Technology Policy, Leadership, and Communications is seeking students with specific interest in rural health policy for GRA funded positions, starting Summer 2023.
February 28, 2023 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for February 28, 2023.
WVU in the News: Raising awareness to end an epidemic
WVU School of Pharmacy Director of Experiential Learning and Clinical Assistant Professor Dr. Mark Garofoli shares insights on how pharmacy schools are working to educate students and the public about substance use disorder, reduce stigma and encourage communities to embrace harm-reduction strategies in this Academic Pharmacy NOW article.