Announcements
WVU Pharmacy Associate Professor named Associate Editor of Journal of the American Pharmacists Association
Dr. Kimberly Kelly, an Associate Professor in the School of Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Systems & Policy and a member of the WVU Cancer Institute Research Program, has been named an Associate Editor of the Journal of the American Pharmacists Association.
WVU in the News: What Medicare For All could mean for WV
With the presidential campaign season in full swing, Democratic candidates have made Medicare For All a household term, leaving many questioning what such a policy would look like in practice.
Public Health students gain inspiration, insight from West Virginia Legislature
Traveling from campus in Morgantown, eight women representing the West Virginia University School of Public Health made their way to Charleston in January for the annual Women’s and Girls’ Day at the West Virginia Legislature. This year’s session honored the centennial celebration of the 19th Amendment with the theme “Our Voices, Our Vote.”
Under the Dome: WVU Legislative Update
The latest edition of Under the Dome — Feb. 20, 2020 — provides an update on a number of high-profile bills and resolutions introduced and debated, including the University’s VSIP bill, WV Forward Initiatives, campus carry and higher education exemption bills.
WVU School of Dentistry explores new screening method for malignant oral cancer
Seven clinicians from West Virginia and Maryland gathered at the West Virginia University School of Dentistry Feb. 14 to begin training for a research project focusing on a new method to screen for malignant oral cancer.
Dental school alumni watch: Dr. Clara Spatafore
Dr. Spatafore's career has included operating a solo private practice, instructing students, serving on the WVU School of Dentistry leadership council and holding multiple titles wiht the AAE.
CANCELED: 55th Van Liere Research Conference set for April 2-3
The 55th Van Liere Research Conference, set for April 2-3, 2020, at WVU Health Sciences Center, has been canceled.
WVU in the News: W.Va. lawmakers encourage "Icelandic model" study to combat youth addiction
A program that focuses on strengthening communities to delay the use of tobacco, drugs and alcohol in youth got the support of the House Committee for Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse on Thursday.
WVU in the News: Rural Community Health Scholars at WVU give back, learn about area needs
More than 30 West Virginia University students are getting a chance to learn about the needs of and offer a positive impact to rural and underserved West Virginians in need of health care.
WVU in the News: WVU Intersectional Health Fair brings light to diversity in health care
Dianne Techwai, Vice President of Multicultural Association for Students in Healthcare, said discrimination in the medical system has caused minorities to become a statistic.