https://sole.hsc.wvu.edu/Apps/News/rss/SchoolofMedicine50 most recent storiesen-US363e65c4-1bea-49fa-9ea8-ce8c269e3dd5https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=doctor-s-gift-expands-training-in-prehospital-and-wilderness-medicine-at-wvusomhealFor retired West Virginia University alum and Professor Emeritus Dr. William D. "Bill" Rose, a career in medicine has been defined by service, innovation and a commitment to teaching the next generation.Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-04-10T14:29:17-04:004a0c279e-aa8c-4934-9846-7f57c96a47ddhttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=by-studying-cells-decision-making-wvu-researchers-learn-how-glucose-drives-diseasesomdiscoverScientists at West Virginia University are researching ways to fine-tune how cells use the simple sugar glucose and determine how the process is sometimes disrupted, leading to diseases such as cancer, diabetes and inflammation. By defining the mechanisms that control this pathway, the researchers aim to identify new strategies for therapeutic intervention.Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-04-10T14:29:39-04:00cebfc738-9169-4dc4-a839-eb9a4afcf80dhttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=respiratory-therapy-students-participate-in-critical-care-transport-simulationsomenagaeStudents in the Respiratory Therapy program at the WVU School of Medicine gained hands-on critical care transport experience through a simulation led by experts from WVU Medicine. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-04-10T14:30:14-04:007a5a6bc0-251a-4960-9aef-284e7fc0e9fehttps://www.thedaonline.com/news/wvu-experts-warn-of-rising-nicotine-pouch-use-negative-health-effects/article_53a1a08c-ba77-451a-abf6-44f52661014d.htmlSeveral West Virginia University nicotine experts are warning that nicotine pouch usage is on the rise, and that the product can have detrimental effects on students.Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-04-09T11:54:29-04:0016271da6-6453-4530-9d26-c67c3e3af424https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=local-blind-and-visually-impaired-youth-featured-in-new-documentary-highlighting-wvu-s-children-s-visomempowerSeven students enrolled in the West Virginia University Eye Institute's Children's Vision Rehabilitation Program (CVRP) got to experience what life is like as a movie star, as they walked down the red carpet to cheers from family, friends and the dedicated team of professionals who have helped shape their educational journeys.Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-04-10T14:30:31-04:00c7b78145-9989-447c-ab58-7db6a6ffc969https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=master-of-science-in-medical-laboratory-science-program-to-hold-virtual-open-house_7somenagaeStudents interested in learning more about the WVU School of Medicine's Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) Master's degree and the MLS profession are invited to attend a virtual open house on April 23 at 4 p.m. via Zoom. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-04-08T14:24:28-04:00b30523c2-3524-40e8-a12e-fc06b5722967https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-offers-free-reading-spelling-and-writing-camp-this-summer-for-area-youthssomeducateThe Division of Communication Sciences and Disorders within the West Virginia University School of Medicine will be offering a no-cost therapeutic summer camp to help elementary-aged children with reading, spelling and writing.Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-04-08T14:24:43-04:00992b26cf-bd34-4e3c-94d0-be0f5de6e594https://wtov9.com/news/local/toronto-high-baseball-team-raises-ms-awareness-honors-coachs-brother-in-fundraiser-game-toronto-high-baseball-multiple-sclerosis-fundraiser-awareness-brian-perkins-wvu-medicine-neuroscienceMarch is Multiple Sclerosis Month, and Toronto baseball head coach Brian Perkins partnered with representatives from WVU Medicine to host a fundraiser during the game. The night was played in honor of Perkins' brother, Don, who is battling MS.Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-04-06T11:18:50-04:00dd8da20f-154b-46d1-a2ac-fbef53f59365https://www.wboy.com/news/monongalia/west-virginia-university/pin-ceremony-held-for-wvu-occupational-therapy-graduates/amp/The next generation of occupational therapists made their way to WVU's Okey Patteson Auditorium to receive their coats and pins on Sunday, marking the graduates transition from student to professional.Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-04-06T11:11:23-04:0021352dfd-2ac2-41c9-9668-587b4cd3c290https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-school-of-medicine-occupational-therapy-students-receive-white-coats-begin-clinical-rotatio_1somempowerThe West Virginia University School of Medicine's Division of Occupational Therapy hosted a white coat ceremony for 32 master's and doctoral program students on Sunday, March 29, at the Okey Patteson Auditorium in the WVU Health Sciences Center in Morgantown. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-04-08T14:25:07-04:00409e9c9e-7810-4070-8626-84d794c77c4dhttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-school-of-medicine-eastern-campus-class-of-2026-celebrates-match-daysomeducateThe West Virginia University School of Medicine's Eastern Campus recently celebrated Match Day, where fourth-year medical students received their letters and learned where they will spend the next several years completing their residency training.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-04-01T14:35:09-04:00fcf6cb78-c550-43c2-9887-96e574de3224https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-innews-statewide-increase-in-higher-education-funding-welcomed-by-wvu-officialsWVU officials are very grateful for increased funding from the state legislature and are looking forward to the challenges it will help them address.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-03-30T14:32:34-04:00449e6574-959e-4e03-9604-6c621067c1f4https://www.news-medical.net/news/20260326/GLP-1-medications-show-mixed-effects-on-body-contouring-outcomes.aspxFor patients undergoing body contouring surgery to remove excess abdominal skin after massive weight loss, use of GLP-1 weight-loss medications may have mixed effects on complication risks, suggests a study in the April issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-03-30T11:42:23-04:006cb73640-c37a-4769-b43d-1c5daebb3a19https://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2026/03/26/wvu-day-of-giving-brings-in-over-22m-to-make-a-difference-across-the-universitysomempowerSupporters of West Virginia University made a record number of gifts and contributed more than $22 million during the University's ninth Day of Giving Wednesday (March 25). Over 24 hours, alumni and friends provided more than 11,000 gifts to make an impact across the University system, including WVU Health Sciences, WVU Medicine, WVU Athletics, and regional campuses in Keyser and Beckley.Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-04-06T09:16:50-04:0005d2b9e8-e299-4e19-8bbb-89890b2f1e03https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=harpers-ferry-rural-family-medicine-welcomes-newly-matched-residents-for-2026somempowerThe West Virginia University School of Medicine's Eastern Campus will welcome six new residents to the Harpers Ferry Rural Family Medicine Residency Program during the next educational year.Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-03-25T14:53:42-04:0056eaade8-4530-4e31-8048-9dc109181e34https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=berkeley-medical-center-internal-medicine-residency-program-welcomes-newly-matched-residents-for-202someducateThe West Virginia University School of Medicine's Eastern Campus will welcome six new residents to the Berkeley Medical Center Internal Medicine Residency Program in July.Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-03-25T14:54:03-04:0056eb0ea0-68bf-4210-935e-3d23a91be706https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-innews-pittsburgh-developed-ai-tool-now-in-use-across-wvu-medicine-s-25-hospital-network