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WVU in the News: A hole in the head - Can a brain implant treat drug addiction?
On a bright summer day in July 2021, James Fisher rested nervously, with a newly shaved head, in a hospital bed surrounded by blinding white lights and surgeons shuffling about in blue scrubs. He was being prepped for an experimental brain surgery at West Virginia University’s Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute.
Eggleston to lead community health innovation at WVU Health Sciences
Lifestyle medicine expert Emma Morton-Eggleston, M.D., M.P.H., has been named associate vice president for community health innovation at West Virginia University Health Sciences.
WVU studies link between pregnancy, sedentary behavior, disease risk
For reasons scientists don’t fully understand, women in their 20s, 30s and 40s tend to develop cardiovascular-disease risk factors much faster than men of similar ages do. West Virginia University epidemiologist Bethany Barone Gibbs is exploring what role adverse pregnancy outcomes — like preeclampsia and gestational diabetes — play in that disparity. She’s also exploring whether physical activity can reduce or eliminate it.
Clay's Purpose — August 2022
Welcome home. To Almost Heaven. For those of you who are new to Health Sciences, welcome. To those of you who are returning, welcome back. We are so happy to have each one of you join us as part of our family and community here at WVU.
Courses available to enhance teaching skills while earning credentials
The Teaching and Learning Commons will offer several courses on effective teaching practices during the fall 2022 semester.
Former Department of Medicine chair named associate dean for clinical affairs
Arif Sarwari, M.D., former Department of Medicine chair and current professor of infectious diseases, has been named the associate dean for clinical affairs in WVU’s School of Medicine, effective July 1, 2022.
WVU in the News: WVU researchers collecting data on gender-diverse identities
A new study out of the School of Medicine shows the number of gender-diverse young people in Appalachia may exceed previous estimates.
WVU in the News: Medical professionals encourage vaccinations ahead of bivalent booster release
Dr. Clay Marsh and Peter Stoilov contribute to WVVA-TV reporting on the development of future COVID booster shots.
WVU Walk with a Future Doc program begins third year of promoting health and wellness through educational walks
The West Virginia University Walk with a Future Doc program will hold its first walk of the academic year on Saturday, August 20, at 10 a.m. at the Edith Barill Riverfront Park and Trail in Star City.
August 15, 2022 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for August 15, 2022.