Announcements
WVU addresses addiction crisis with novel ultrasound treatment
On the heels of the country’s deadliest year for drug overdoses, the West Virginia University Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute launched a first-in-the-world clinical trial to investigate the use of focused ultrasound technology to treat those with opioid use disorder. The procedure marks the potential for a new innovative treatment for addiction.
WVU launches text service to reinforce safe choices, curb binge drinking
Students at West Virginia University can now receive adaptive text messages encouraging them to make safer choices about alcohol use by questioning how likely they are to have more than four drinks at any single occasion, how they are prepared to handle peer pressure and if they are willing to set a goal to drink less.
WVU Cancer in the News: The Little State That Could: How West Virginia Became a National Model for COVID-19 Vaccination
West Virginia officials collaborated with the state's three large health systems to design a customized COVID vaccination plan. The state leveraged its network of over 250 local pharmacies to efficiently distribute COVID vaccines. Partnerships with the National Guard and other stakeholders have been key to the plan's success.
March 16, 2021 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for March 16, 2021.
Women of Color Committee to celebrate Women's History Month with panel on intersectionality
In celebration of Women's History Month, please join the Women of Color Committee of the WVU Council for Women's Concerns in virtual a panel discussion to explore women of color's unique experiences in our community. The panel discussion will focus on the interplay of the different identities within the women of color community and will seek to foster unity and support among women of color across different identities. All are welcome!
Operation Equity: Removing Barriers to Equitable Vaccine Distribution
West Virginia health officials will discuss efforts to expand vaccine access in the state’s minority communities during the webinar, Operation Equity: Removing Barriers to Equitable Vaccine Distribution, Thursday, March 18 at 7 p.m.
March 15, 2021 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for March 15, 2021.
WVU in the News: More environmental rollbacks moving through West Virginia’s Legislature
For two years, Michael McCawley studied the impact of horizontal drilling on nearby communities, including noise and air pollution and health effects, and submitted those studies to the DEP.
Deadline Extended: Awards for Excellence in Interprofessional Education
The West Virginia University Office of Interprofessional Education in collaboration with WVU Libraries has extended the deadline for accepting nominations for Awards for Excellence in Interprofessional Education.
WVCTSI Virtual Grant Writing Workshop
WVCTSI is continuing a virtual grant writing workshop for anyone interested in learning how to develop a competitive NIH application.