https://sole.hsc.wvu.edu/Apps/News/rss/Research/ResOff50 most recent storiesen-US939a4138-61bb-47a3-9ab8-36aeb0576e1bhttps://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=ai-and-innovation-take-center-stage-at-wvu-s-2025-van-liere-and-wv-idea-research-conferenceCollaboration, innovation and discovery were on full display as researchers, students and faculty from across West Virginia gathered for the 2025 Van Liere and WV IDeA Research Conference, held Oct. 17–18 at the Erickson Alumni Center and West Virginia University Health Sciences Center.Wed, 22 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-10-27T13:38:12-04:00d2d7f291-8d74-4fee-b44b-ab04bcb483e2https://www.everydayhealth.com/cancer/for-some-colorectal-cancer-survivors-aspirin-may-slash-recurrence-risk/?utm_source=outreach&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=hscwvuTaking a daily low-dose aspirin pill can significantly reduce the risk of colorectal cancerreturning in people with specific genetic mutations, a new study suggests. Tue, 07 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-10-14T10:17:42-04:0024040510-0f2c-4dcd-9e32-3cec6dbf81bbhttps://www.wvnews.com/wvumedicine/rni-s-c-rdenas-contributes-to-cdc-s-training-for-providers-treating-survivors-of-intimate/article_e3a876be-3fbb-41de-8df4-162f6c0d95d8.html Javier Cárdenas, M.D., director of the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute's Concussion and Brain Injury Center and NeuroPerformance Innovation Center (NPIC), is one of 13 subject matter experts who contributed to the development of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) training program for healthcare professionals who work with survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV).Sun, 05 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-10-06T12:30:20-04:0072ed0d46-efe5-4d24-a4f6-d8c67413497fhttps://wvpec.wvu.edu/events-and-initiatives/focus-forward-preparing-today-for-the-west-virginia-of-tomorrow/2026-focus-forward/clay-marsh-s-white-paperDr. Clay Marsh shares a follow-up thought piece from "Focus Forward: Long Live West Virginia" on how West Virginia, and the nation, can begin to improve health and longevity for the long-term.Sun, 05 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-10-17T13:20:53-04:008cea14b8-f85f-4505-a036-450c0cc1482ehttps://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2025/10/01/wvu-research-finds-more-men-die-of-overdoses-partly-because-many-combine-alcohol-with-drugsResearch conducted at West Virginia University suggests consuming alcohol with fentanyl and other drugs may explain, in part, why more men than women die from unintentional overdoses.Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-10-17T13:21:42-04:008f06560c-603e-4536-b40c-d80727d8665ehttps://enews.wvu.edu/articles/2025/09/30/calling-researchers-in-the-field-of-aging?utm_source=e-news&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=faculty-staff&utm_id=strat-comm&utm_content=gen748To support a five-year National Institutes of Health grant submission, the Office of Research is compiling a list of all University researchers who conduct research on aging.Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-10-06T09:32:31-04:0035ef3cf4-5427-41c9-b842-7b9c17252f95https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=health-sciences-community-invited-to-celebrate-faculty-staff-at-chancellor-s-awards-ceremony_1West Virginia University Health Sciences is recognizing individuals and teams with Chancellor's Awards, for their significant contributions to its mission. A ceremony to honor the 2024-2025 award winners will be held Thursday, Oct. 2nd at 4 p.m. in the Pylons Commons.Tue, 30 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-09-30T12:43:27-04:00d9cf9d0c-0b16-4859-a9a8-f49f2b5ed0aehttps://www.beckershospitalreview.com/cardiology/wvu-medicine-heart-vascular-institute-grew-from-225m-to-2b-by-ditching-rvus/In less than a decade, Morgantown, W. Va.-based WVU Medicine's Heart and Vascular Institute has grown from 25 providers to more than 200, expanding from a $225 million regional program to a $2 billion healthcare destination, delivering nearly 450,000 patient visits in 2024. Wed, 24 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-09-24T10:08:56-04:001436879b-3906-4ccc-9d71-20fe45e9ae1dhttps://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-health-sciences-to-host-global-health-week-oct-6-10Sponsored by the West Virginia University School of Medicine Global Health Program, WVU Health Sciences will host Global Health Week Oct. 6-10 with daily presentations highlighting innovation, access and the future of health care worldwide.Sun, 21 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-09-29T06:31:17-04:0012e38198-6112-4fb1-9362-0d631be8726ehttps://wvpublic.org/story/health-science/after-tragedy-a-renewed-focus-on-student-athlete-safety/This story originally aired in the Sept. 8, 2025 episode of West Virginia Morning.Tue, 16 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-09-16T10:09:33-04:000527563a-4b1c-431f-a82f-c1ae98dfccedhttps://www.cnn.com/2025/09/11/health/organ-donor-surgery-kff-health-newsZohny Zohny recently started a medical research company called Zeta Analytica to explore ways of quantifying consciousness, inspired in part by his experience with Larry Black Jr. in 2019. He also will be joining the West Virginia University Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute in October.Tue, 16 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-09-16T10:09:52-04:004fa146bc-1271-4c17-b320-dcded93f2fbdhttps://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=be-tmatch-ai-tool-to-help-faculty-researchers-find-matching-funding-opportunitiesThe WVU Health Sciences Office of Research and Graduate Education has launched Be$tMatch, an artificial intelligence-powered platform that connects faculty researchers with new funding opportunities matching their research interests.Mon, 15 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-09-15T05:05:50-04:0031f7505d-b217-4710-a5ce-3d3779b2da18https://www.spreaker.com/episode/talkline-august-25-2025--67508219Dr. Javier Cardenas talks about a new initiative with Marion County Schools aimed at making football safer.Tue, 02 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-09-09T08:43:56-04:0052dfc463-d58b-4018-806e-7863e7912b28https://wvmetronews.com/2025/08/25/wvu-rockefeller-neuroscience-institute-riddell-initiate-groundbreaking-football-helmet-program/A partnership between the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute and football helmet manufacturer Riddell will use the best helmets available and a data tracking system to improve safety for middle and high school tackle football programs in Marion County.Tue, 02 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-09-09T08:43:46-04:005a69c388-d13e-4dce-8e02-b164703ea838https://www.wdtv.com/2025/08/28/wvu-trains-ai-diagnose-heart-failure-rural-patients-appalachia/West Virginia University computer scientists have developed multiple AI models that are made to identify signs of heart failure in patients from Appalachia.Tue, 02 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-09-02T09:32:25-04:0098d0e6ab-043f-431c-bc88-308b934fbb3dhttps://knowridge.com/2025/08/how-light-affects-your-brain-a-scientists-story-and-breakthroughs/Dr. Randy J. Nelson is one of the world's top experts on how our body clocks, called circadian rhythms, affect our brain and health. In a new interview for the Innovators & Ideas series by Genomic Press, Dr. Nelson talks about his life, his research, and what we can do to stay healthy in a world full of artificial light.Tue, 02 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-09-09T08:43:35-04:003e0fe9c9-f0f9-4275-9f51-d9c0af25db32https://www.wvnews.com/theet/news/are-you-overlooking-this-critical-health-factor/article_cd2d1924-60be-4354-8991-d1d4b048c3c5.html"The opposite of addiction is not sobriety. The opposite of addiction is connection."Tue, 02 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-09-03T14:53:41-04:0069af8043-c189-4732-848d-babbd8119c49https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-health-affairs-awarded-grant-for-mcdowell-county-census-studyThe Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) has awarded WVU Health Affairs Institute (HAI) a grant to study McDowell County's population and housing in support of the U.S. CENSUS Bureau's 2030 Decennial Census.Mon, 01 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-09-02T12:27:06-04:00901f37db-5135-4689-9c43-5378086b2347https://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2025/08/28/wvu-researchers-train-ai-to-diagnose-heart-failure-in-rural-patients-using-low-tech-electrocardiograms?utm_source=cision-news-release&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=general&utm_id=strat-comm&utm_content=gen386Concerned about the ability of artificial intelligence models trained on data from urban demographics to make the right medical diagnoses for rural populations, West Virginia Universitycomputer scientists have developed several AI models that can identify signs of heart failure in patients from Appalachia.Thu, 28 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-09-02T08:46:51-04:00f686b44c-4636-4014-8071-d9f8602407dchttps://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-senior-finds-link-between-science-sports-through-teamwork-and-perseveranceMuch like success in sports, a career in health care requires discipline, resilience and collaboration. For West Virginia University senior Adien Aggarwal, those qualities have been shaped by both the WVU neuroscience program and WVU's Club Tennis team.Tue, 26 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-09-02T08:47:47-04:002dd32c30-9c91-46e7-b85d-120c307624e9https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-expands-global-impact-through-gabon-appointment-with-support-from-west-virginia-national-guardsomengagesomhealAs a prominent land-grant and flagship R1 institution, West Virginia University is expanding its global engagement through an academic appointment in Gabon, supported by the West Virginia National Guard's State Partnership Program. The initiative demonstrates WVU's commitment to collaboration, knowledge exchange and service.Tue, 12 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-09-02T12:03:33-04:0056fcb082-57a1-4917-a8c9-3e2ece58bae0https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-cell-and-molecular-biology-and-biomedical-engineering-training-program-now-accepting-applicationThe WVU Cell & Molecular Biology and Biomedical Engineering Training Program (CBTP), funded by NIGMS grant T32 GM133369, is accepting applications for the 2025-2026 academic year.Mon, 11 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-08-11T11:29:56-04:00f9954ae1-ee08-4b41-8eb9-0bcf76a24449https://www.cnn.com/cnn-underscored/health-fitness/best-shoes-for-overpronationCNN Underscored, Dr. Aabha Suchak was consulted for expertise.Tue, 29 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-07-29T11:25:54-04:009acd9a53-a2b0-4df6-807a-94ede2d1d2f9https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=hsta-seniors-explore-robotic-surgery-with-wvu-alum-at-summer-institutesomeducateHigh school seniors participating in the Health Sciences & Technology Academy (HSTA) Summer Institute at West Virginia University had the opportunity to step into the world of robotic surgery with guidance from someone who once stood where they are now.Wed, 23 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-07-25T16:25:23-04:00b3399c7a-13f9-4f59-a88c-096fe07e8f1chttps://www.earth.com/news/hidden-health-crisis-how-artificial-light-disrupts-our-bodies/We all know sleep is important, but what if simply flipping on a light at the wrong time could do more than just make you tired? What if artificial light could change the way your body fights illness, how your brain processes emotion, or how you recover from surgery?Tue, 22 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-07-22T08:43:42-04:00a36382d5-931d-46dc-b439-6f1d33706fe8https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=health-sciences-implements-updated-photography-services-and-pricingFollowing recent changes to the university's photography pricing structure and to continue to support a photography studio that offers on-campus portraits and on-location photography services, WVU Health Sciences is implementing several updated policies and pricing.Fri, 11 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-09-30T09:01:05-04:0090fcf884-dc92-4b06-99cd-60bb916bb4f5https://undergraduateresearch.wvu.edu/symposiaFaculty and staff are asked to encourage their undergraduate researchers to submit abstracts for the 18th Annual Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium by July 7. Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-07-01T09:51:31-04:008270965a-dbd8-48ae-b997-f55936ff670bhttps://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wv-ahec-director-receives-national-award-for-social-justiceAngela Alston, MPH, executive director of the Southeastern West Virginia Area Health Education Center, has received the 2025 Andy Nichols Award for Social Justice from the National AHEC Organization.Wed, 25 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-06-25T07:03:28-04:00922bac96-6a75-4c42-b803-65f6d43481a1https://www.coworkingcafe.com/blog/best-us-cities-for-healthy-living/It's easy to think that a balanced diet and regular exercise are all you need to stay healthy. Yet, while these factors can greatly influence overall wellness, the Global Wellness Institution shows us that alongside personal lifestyle choices, environmental and socioeconomic factors can account for 80% to 90% of our disease risks and health outcomes.Tue, 17 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-06-18T15:04:01-04:006aba3bd1-17fb-4805-be1b-a23df8f28999https://mountainmedianews.com/wvu-orthodontists-testing-innovative-technology-for-making-shape-memory-dental-aligners/West Virginia University is one of three U.S. universities testing a new technology that incorporates "shape memory" material for clear plastic dental aligners, an alternative to traditional metal braces.Tue, 17 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-06-18T16:20:11-04:00f926e4e7-9f1f-42c3-8795-70cc74708404https://wvumedicine.org/news-feed/news-article/WVU-Medicine/Front-Page/wvu-rockefeller-neuroscience-institute-launches-groundbreaking-athlete-player-safety-initiative-in-marion-county/The WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute (RNI) is partnering with football helmet manufacturer Riddell on a new initiative to provide a cutting-edge personalized football helmet platform to middle and high school tackle football programs across Marion County.Tue, 17 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-06-17T09:32:53-04:00bdea1542-e672-40a8-a4ea-140369a0db93https://www.healthday.com/healthpro-news/general-health/pod-style-e-cigarettes-may-have-higher-abuse-liability-than-nicotine-gumModern pod-style electronic cigarette (ECIG) devices may have a higher abuse liability than nicotine gum in individuals with no history of cigarette smoking, according to a study published online May 20 in Nicotine & Tobacco Research.Tue, 10 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-06-12T10:53:51-04:002a7f73e4-c81b-4be6-a27b-28ad04a5c2f4https://wvpublic.org/doctor-urges-greater-skin-protection-for-summer/Dr. Alan Thomay is an associate professor of surgery at the West Virginia University Department of Surgery specializing in surgical oncology. He spoke with reporter Chris Schulz about increasing skin cancer rates, and how to stay safe.Tue, 10 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-06-12T10:53:37-04:00aff58d72-bdf5-4fda-86e9-e80f93f7c15dhttps://www.wvnews.com/wvumedicine/wvu-cancer-institute-physician-drives-cross-country-in-search-of-a-cure-for-blood-cancers/article_0916f01b-0f59-43f8-bf10-c45eee4d8012.htmlEvery one of the nearly 5,200 miles Dr. Ashkan Emadi, chair of the WVU Cancer Institute Department of Medical Oncology, traveled — 100 of them by bike — were with a powerful purpose in mind: To raise awareness of and find a cure for blood cancers by traveling across the country.Tue, 10 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-06-10T08:27:21-04:009b7c9686-260f-4948-a9c9-049efcc9df11https://wvmetronews.com/2025/05/19/marsh-says-bidens-recently-diagnoses-cancer-is-aggressive/Dr. Clay Marsh, chancellor and executive dean for health sciences at WVU, says while prostate cancer typically has good treatment options, this is scary news for the 82-year-old.Tue, 27 May 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-05-27T08:40:49-04:00abb1ec7a-f1ec-4635-aa73-4fca3193f898https://www.theintermountain.com/news/communities/2025/05/wvu-researchers-test-ais-limits-in-emergency-room-diagnoses/Gangqing "Michael" Hu, assistant professor in the WVU School of Medicine Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Cell Biology and director of the WVU Bioinformatics Core facility, led a study that compared the precision and accuracy of four ChatGPT models in making medical diagnoses and explaining their reasoningTue, 27 May 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-05-27T08:38:38-04:00ea2cd36e-ecd1-4f90-8892-3162b40627e4https://wvumedicine.org/news-feed/news-article/WVU-Medicine/Front-Page/wvu-rockefeller-neuroscience-institute-chair-dr-ali-rezai-receives-prestigious-ellis-island-medal-of-honor/someducate West Virginia University today announced that Ali Rezai, M.D., executive chair of the Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute (RNI), has received the 2025 Ellis Island Medal of Honor. Tue, 13 May 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-05-23T11:22:24-04:00b8ec6288-514b-4e16-8994-0ed46ba76466https://media.statler.wvu.edu/news/2025/05/08/wvu-ai-symposium-highlights-how-promising-research-collaborations-are-shaping-the-futureLast week, the 2025 Symposium AI in Action: Navigating Challenges and Opportunities Across Domains brought together thought leaders, researchers and professionals from across West Virginia University to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the way we work, create and solve problems.Thu, 08 May 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-05-12T09:43:00-04:009361c51d-c407-48fa-a62f-78059b306965https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=grand-rounds-to-focus-on-neurodivergence-in-health-professions-educationJoin the next Health Professions Education Grand Rounds on Wednesday, May 21, from noon to 1 p.m. for a virtual session exploring how neurodivergent experiences shape learning and engagement in academic health settings.Thu, 08 May 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-05-08T10:06:24-04:00b0e748d1-6eab-455a-aed9-8f094a716ec8https://www.wboy.com/news/monongalia/west-virginia-university/wvu-holds-first-ai-symposium-for-student-researchers-and-faculty/West Virginia University held its first-ever AI Symposium for student researchers and faculty who do AI-related work on campus.Tue, 06 May 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-05-06T11:13:47-04:0087027208-2df1-4a55-b136-52fb16bf1637https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=interprofessional-education-month-concludes-with-luncheon-honoring-excellence-in-collaborationWest Virginia University Health Sciences concluded its 2025 Interprofessional Education (IPE) Month with an awards luncheon recognizing outstanding contributions to interprofessional learning, innovation and service across the academic health community.Fri, 02 May 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-05-02T10:23:42-04:00b6f26f75-62e8-4fa7-b309-5f1334e8b74bhttps://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=natural-medicines-information-now-available-via-accesspharmacyAccessPharmacy now includes evidence-based information on natural medicines. Locate the Herbs and Supplements section by clicking on the "…More" navigation option or use the search box to find information on specific products.Tue, 29 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-04-29T13:14:36-04:000cfc6d77-7b38-458b-bfff-4f58449d9801https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-hosts-ninth-annual-rural-health-day-to-inspire-future-rural-health-professionalsMore than 60 undergraduate students gathered at the West Virginia University Health Sciences Center on Saturday, April 5, for the ninth annual WVU Rural Health Day, an event designed to introduce aspiring health professionals to the opportunities and rewards of practicing in rural communities.Tue, 22 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-04-23T09:35:40-04:00837b102d-78df-4163-8d0a-bf449e4c8338https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-students-invited-to-compete-in-4v4-friendship-cup-tournament-april-26Students looking for friendly competition and team spirit are invited to register for the upcoming Friendship Cup 4v4 Coed Soccer Tournament, taking place Saturday, April 26 on the Recreation Center Turf Fields.Mon, 21 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-04-21T13:52:43-04:00039ade63-ccba-424d-8901-ea9bb48f8bb9https://www.drugtopics.com/view/preparedness-key-for-delivering-excellent-patient-care-in-pharmacies-aap-2025In today's healthcare landscape, developing skills beyond technical knowledge is critical for pharmacists. Managing a pharmacy effectively now requires a holistic approach that combines preparedness, emotional intelligence, and professional awareness—especially when it comes to situations involving controlled substances. Thu, 17 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-04-17T09:40:02-04:006ea8b394-d588-4a5d-bf9c-b8758b6e8b12https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-health-sciences-and-statler-college-to-host-ai-symposium-may-1West Virginia University Health Sciences and the Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources will co-host the WVU AI Symposium 2025 on Thursday, May 1, from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Erickson Alumni Center.Wed, 16 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-04-16T05:59:50-04:009b4ed3b5-3595-4867-86da-148a8da90e42https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-fosters-community-and-connection-for-parkinson-s-patients-through-dancesomenagaeMusic, movement and a shared sense of community filled the Erickson Alumni Center as West Virginia University hosted the Dance for Parkinson's Disease (PD)® event, an internationally recognized program aimed at improving the lives of individuals with Parkinson's disease and their care partners. Wed, 09 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-04-11T15:20:59-04:00a0598d17-b198-450b-924a-2907e05d8a2ehttps://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=join-us-forfourth-annual-community-health-expo-april-13The West Virginia University Health Sciences and Technology Academy Alumni and Ambassadors Association, Minorities Association of Pre-Healthcare Students and the Student National Medical Association will host the Fourth Annual Community Health Expo and Walk from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 13, outside the WVU Student Recreation Center.Tue, 01 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-04-03T14:02:25-04:00e027fd91-cc3c-47e9-950f-285422fcb100https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=third-annual-heart-health-and-black-history-month-panel-engages-wvu-communityWest Virginia University students, faculty and community members gathered Feb. 26 for the third annual Heart Health and Black History Month Panel, a student-led event focused on wellness, health care challenges and community engagement.Tue, 18 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-03-18T08:38:46-04:00bd46ef6b-86da-4fd1-917d-98e27a5cb969https://www.wboy.com/news/monongalia/wvu-hosts-inaugural-dance-class-for-people-with-parkinsons-disease/WVU hosted "Dance for PD" class on Friday, which is a dance class program for people with Parkinson's Disease put on by the Mark Morris Dance Group in New York.Mon, 17 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-03-18T09:58:58-04:00