Announcements
Public Health professor appointed as review panel co-chair for National Institutes of Health
West Virginia University School of Public Health Professor Ranjita Misra, PhD, will co-chair a review panel for the CSR’s study section focused on Implementation Research on Noncommunicable Disease Risk Factors among LMIC Populations, which comprises researchers and implementation scientists around the globe.
WVU in the News: Drug shortages’ effects on cancer research may be felt for years to come
Dmitry Walker contributes to reporting from CNN about the potential long-term effects of current cancer drug shortages on research.
Several dentists accepted to advanced education programs at WVU School of Dentistry
Residents will be studying orthodontics, endodontics, prosthodontics, periodontics, general practice and oral and maxillofacial surgery.
Prosthodontics - Meet the Residents
West Virginia University School of Dentistry welcomed two new residents, Dr. Bayan Abuhalimeh and Dr. Hammad Ul-Haq, to the advanced education program in prosthodontics this summer.
WVU Nursing, Extension partnership to support community garden efforts in Mercer County
Knowing the challenges of the area as a community insider, Kristen Goins has spearheaded an initiative in McComas to revitalize the Mercer County coal camp. She reached out to WVU Extension and the WVU School of Nursing to help make her dream become a reality.
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.