https://sole.hsc.wvu.edu/Apps/News/rss/SchoolofMedicine/50 most recent storiesen-US81c1859e-4afd-41e3-87fa-eee4ccbdd7b4https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-occupational-therapy-programs-to-host-virtual-information-session_0somenagaeThe WVU Division of Occupational Therapy invites prospective students to learn more about their programs at a virtual information session on September 22 at 5 p.m. via Zoom.  Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-07T13:48:47-04:0073e5d130-bdef-4fb7-a4a1-6047933b9940https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=master-of-science-in-medical-laboratory-science-program-to-hold-virtual-open-house_10someducateStudents 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 September 17 at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom.Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-02T13:07:45-04:002dcadff7-246e-4c00-9b1c-da7f68c5cd2dhttps://wvumedicine.org/news/article/wvu-medicine/front-page/wvu-heart-and-vascular-institute-marks-10-years-of-innovation-excellence-and-impact-in-cardiovascular-caresomempowerMORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A decade ago, the WVU Heart and Vascular Institute (HVI) was founded on the belief that where a person lives should never determine a person's ability to receive the highest level of cardiovascular care. That belief continues to guide its mission today.Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-07T13:44:33-04:008c78d814-71fa-42c8-bbab-4de5d46aca79https://www.theatlantic.com/health/2026/08/vaccination-exemption-school-disease/688397/As millions of children around the country start another school year, they'll be confronting new classes, new teachers, and, inevitably, a new slate of germs. And this fall, they'll be more vulnerable to infectious disease than children have been in decades. Linda Costello mentioned, but article is paywalled.Mon, 31 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-31T12:07:21-04:00243ea3f8-78a1-402d-a011-b992f8dbe18ehttps://www.medpagetoday.com/gastroenterology/inflammatoryboweldisease/122775The use of GLP-1 receptor agonists was linked to improved remission rates in patients with ulcerative colitis, a retrospective cohort study suggested.Mon, 31 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-31T12:05:14-04:00886a1649-fd95-46c8-93c2-3626c9af4e1bhttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-innews_1South Charleston High's varsity football team kicked off the first game of the season Thursday Aug. 27, in new Ridell Axiom helmets, which came to the team through a partnership between WVU Medicine's Thomas Foundation, the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute, the high school and Riddell, which manufacturers the helmets. Mon, 31 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-01T10:45:40-04:009bc99058-26bf-4385-b111-ac0991cad334https://www.wboy.com/news/upshur/wvu-eye-institute-offers-free-exams-for-flood-victims-in-buckhannon/The WVU Eye Institute offered free eye exams and health screenings on Saturday at St. Joseph's Hospital in Buckhannon, helping resident's impacted by last month's flooding in the region.Mon, 31 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-31T11:34:06-04:0089881c24-9515-4fa5-93b2-c7e86fa62f9ahttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-innews-wvu-heart-and-vascular-institute-celebrates-10-yearsThe WVU Heart and Vascular Institute celebrated 10 years of advancing cardiovascular care on Friday Aug. 28. Officials say after a decade of innovation, patient care and world-first healthcare advancements, the institute will continue down a path of preventative care for West Virginians as well as patients from across the United States.Mon, 31 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-31T11:32:47-04:0075245c72-5c02-4bc4-b757-0af2a5f8bbebhttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-school-of-medicine-student-research-finds-that-medical-school-financial-assistance-programs-undefinancegraduateeducationresearchA research team comprised of students, faculty and staff from the West Virginia University School of Medicine discovered that medical school financial assistance programs are being underutilized by medical students who could qualify for financial help.  Mon, 31 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-31T15:21:48-04:00d9fb502c-7f3f-4c33-925f-146833f6ada4https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=family-establishes-scholarship-honoring-athletic-trainer-and-sports-medicine-physiciansomempowerGreg Elkins, M.D., devoted his career to caring for athletes, mentoring future healthcare professionals and advancing sports medicine. Now, his family is ensuring that legacy continues through the creation of the Dr. Greg Elkins Memorial Athletic Training Scholarship at West Virginia University. Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-28T15:52:30-04:001482baf0-7b1a-4cff-9d74-014dd288d9b8https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=levick-awarded-grant-continuation-for-diabetes-cardiac-disease-study_0somenagaeScott Levick, associate professor in the West Virginia University School of Medicine Department of Physiology, Pharmacology and Toxicology, has received notification of continued funding for the research project "Substance P Metabolites and Receptors in the Pathogenesis of Cardiac Disease in Type 1 Diabetes."Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-28T15:53:09-04:002fd75bfb-9ad1-4d8d-8333-d9d2cb6f1e42https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=nei-announces-continuation-of-funding-for-multi-center-glaucoma-treatment-study-led-by-professor-tonsomhealThe West Virginia University School of Medicine received a notification of continued funding for a major multi-center study that aims to simplify glaucoma management for patients through the annual administration of a laser eye treatment known as selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT).Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-28T15:53:40-04:0045d969c2-697a-47ff-9c15-a484be141fd2https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=faculty-invited-to-school-of-medicine-m-d-tailgate-before-wvu-oklahoma-st-gamealumnimedicaleducationmedicine-internalsomkindWVU School of Medicine M.D. program faculty, alumni and students are invited to join their peers in cheering on the Mountaineers as they take on the Oklahoma State Cowboys Saturday, Sept. 26.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-28T15:54:00-04:009230365d-38e0-4314-baf3-0be79b453f9fhttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=undergraduate-students-explore-methods-behind-prom1-retinal-protein-mutations-through-hands-on-summeA summer research program hosted on the West Virginia University Health Sciences campus helped a pair of undergraduate students affirm their passion for vision research, as they explored how mutations of a particular retinal protein can lead to blindness.Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-24T14:52:46-04:005fcaf6d9-a112-4e84-b4da-8fdc9b97cfb5https://www.ft.com/content/cd52173f-5863-4996-93b2-c4adb81ad210?syn-25a6b1a6=1The revolutionary mRNA technology that made Moderna a corporate superstar during the Covid-19 pandemic has turbocharged the vaccine maker again, this time thanks to the promise it holds in treating cancer. Moderna's melanoma results were likely to "amplify" political divisions over mRNA, said Dannell Boatman, a professor at West Virginia University who has studied online discourse about mRNA.Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-24T11:45:16-04:00a56df267-1146-487a-8aa7-4a7a08536fcahttps://www.wvnews.com/news/wvnews/state-faces-persistent-flash-flooding-and-extreme-heat-as-summer-storms-persist/article_e6cec85a-c48b-4088-b6c8-877aed2bb19a.html A relentless summer weather pattern combining extreme heat, high humidity and severe thunderstorms has triggered multiple flash flooding events across West Virginia, with meteorologists forecasting continued above-normal rainfall through the end of August. Alma Mattocks, chairperson for the Division of Athletic Training at West Virginia University, shares how to stay safe.Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-24T11:39:04-04:0054419ade-fcd0-4c88-87ee-ef93f78203e3https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-school-of-dentistry-officially-opens-expanded-state-ofart-clinics_0The first phase of the West Virginia University School of Dentistry capital improvements supported by congressionally directed spending is now open to the public, following the ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday August 19. (All related stories from online news)Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-25T15:13:43-04:00796b413f-c819-4500-b70c-9fc978aa7541https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-athletic-training-program-to-host-virtual-information-session_3someducateStudents interested in learning more about WVU's Athletic Training Master's degree are invited to attend a virtual information session on September 15 at noon via Zoom. Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-28T15:54:17-04:0071d860a1-5588-4780-af9d-5cea5aa9cd20https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-cancer-institute-awarded-funding-to-improve-care-for-infants-exposed-to-hepatitis-cThe West Virginia University School of Medicine Department of Cancer Prevention and Control, a member of the WVU Cancer Institute, has received funding through the Eugene Washington PCORI Engagement Award Program, an initiative of the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI), to improve care for infants who have been exposed to hepatitis C.Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-21T13:16:00-04:0012da68c6-037e-4b2f-bd6b-2b51961aaaeehttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-receives-nearly-2-2-million-to-study-mri-contrast-agent-for-breast-cancersomempowerMORGANTOWN W.Va. – Early detection, access to screenings and new treatments have been critical to improving outcomes for patients with breast cancer. Researchers at West Virginia University hope to build on that foundation by enhancing MRI contrasts to more precisely pinpoint the cancer, which could lower the rate of unnecessary mastectomies while preserving healthy tissue.Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-28T15:54:35-04:0094cfe4f4-5cae-4eea-9f3f-e04e7ad1cae8https://therealwv.com/2026/08/11/how-are-new-student-loan-caps-affecting-medical-students/While facing all the normal stresses of starting a rigorous professional program, the students who started medical school in July also are facing some additional challenges. 2025's Public Law 119-21, which the Trump Administration calls the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," set new limits on how much money medical and other professional school students can borrow from federal loan programs each year to pay for their tuition, fees, and other expenses starting July 1. In a state like West Virginia, which suffers from critical shortages of physicians and other medical providers in many areas and specialties, the changes in federal student loan rules have created a new environment both students and administrators have to figure out how to navigate. But, at least for now, officials from the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine and West Virginia University say students who accepted seats in their medical school classes of 2030 have been able to figure out how to pay the costs to attend. Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-17T15:06:16-04:002d17ef60-b3a2-4579-9572-5d4db11779fahttps://wvpublic.org/wvpb-podcast/us-them-what-we-hide-examining-the-collateral-damage-of-addiction/In this episode of Us & Them, host Trey Kay talks with a filmmaker whose recent movie What We Hide focuses on the collateral damage of addiction on children. And as part of a WVU training symposium, Kay hears from professionals who work with people affected by addiction about the cost on our medical system, social service networks and child protection workers. Dr. James Berry of West Virginia University's Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute joined a discussion of What We Hide at the Carl "Rolly" Sullivan Addiction Training Institute in Morgantown. Berry is an addiction psychiatrist whose work focuses on treatment, recovery and the effects of addiction on individuals and families.Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-17T14:57:35-04:000cbbd8a2-25d3-4669-9702-05c99faf59fahttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-innews-wvu-study-explores-ai-used-in-psychiatric-healthcareA new study by the West Virginia School of Medicine is exploring the possible role of artificial intelligence in psychiatric healthcare and education. Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-10T10:13:56-04:000d5f8f3e-aa25-4cff-aadc-4b9a8c0df4aahttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-occupational-therapy-to-host-information-sessionsomenagaeThe WVU Division of Occupational Therapy invites prospective students to learn more about their programs at an information session on August 26 at 5 p.m. in the OT Lab – HSC-S 1202. Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-14T14:09:52-04:007023f3f5-3740-4f0e-89f6-d11b52f64513https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-medical-student-selected-to-representmountain-state-at-national-conferencealumniexercisephysiologyhscschoolofmedicinesomempowerAs Matthew Fleshman envisions his career as a rural family medicine physician, he has an underlying goal in mind: bridging West Virginia's healthcare gaps and advocating for his patients. A fourth-year student in the West Virginia University School of Medicine, Fleshman is gaining insight he'll one day carry into his practice through his involvement with the West Virginia Academy of Family Physicians (WVAFP).Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-14T14:10:09-04:00a7fe1e4f-ca10-47e0-a20f-34741797ed95https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-doctor-of-physical-therapy-program-to-host-open-housesomeducateProspective students interested in learning more about WVU's Doctor of Physical Therapy program are invited to meet faculty and current students at an open house on Friday, August 21 from 4 – 6 p.m. in Fukushima Auditorium, HSC-N 1901.Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-14T14:10:25-04:00a578502d-359d-4b87-84b1-8f6e5757fc45https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-summer-research-program-helps-student-affirm-passion-for-research-into-glaucoma-and-other-ocularsomhealA lifelong curiosity and passion for visual sciences led Lauren Peyton from the University of Notre Dame to the West Virginia University Health Sciences campus in Morgantown, where she had the opportunity to engage in the same hands-on research that played a crucial role in restoring her vision.Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-14T14:12:07-04:0017ca792d-37e2-41a6-88f7-b654d32281c1https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=master-of-science-in-medical-laboratory-science-program-to-hold-virtual-open-house_9someducateStudents 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 August 20 at 4 p.m. via Zoom.Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-14T14:12:26-04:005b790a5f-0923-4e2d-8475-a50b63e5d94ahttps://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2026/08/04/wvu-study-explores-ai-s-role-in-training-tomorrow-s-psychiatrists?utm_source=cision-digest&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=general&utm_id=strat-comm&utm_content=gen3616somdiscoverAs the use of artificial intelligence for mental health conditions grows for both patients seeking support and psychiatrists treating them, West Virginia University researchers put ChatGPT-5 Pro to the test to determine its abilities on the psychiatry educational front.Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-14T14:12:47-04:001b4960b0-efa4-41ca-8a08-1307a813cf30https://www.timeswv.com/news/local_news/rain-helps-cleanse-air-ahead-of-downtown-festival-in-fairmont/article_f46d8ecc-2e77-4095-a9b2-caa285879315.htmlThunderstorms saved the Hometown Market Feast in July from Canadian wildfire smoke on Saturday.Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-04T09:06:13-04:007c5aab1b-f27a-4c7f-9973-261d2e1582bbhttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-innews-hownational-scout-jamboree-handles-medical-care15,000 people spent ten days on the mountain at the National Scout Jamboree held at the 14,000-acre Summit Bechtel Reserve in Fayette County from July 22 to 31, 2026. The event brings together scouts from across the world for outdoor challenges, leadership training, STEM education and service projects in one of Appalachia's most scenic settings. Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-04T09:06:00-04:0009183822-e773-480a-a19d-912d94115184https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-innews-wvu-medicine-to-make-transformative-contribution-to-health-services-in-monongalia-countyOn Tuesday, July 28, Albert Wright, president and CEO of the West Virginia University Health System, stood before the Monongalia County Commission to announce a $9 million contribution in support of public health initiatives administered through the health department and other county programs.Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-03T13:05:51-04:00a5d5e590-96ea-4f0c-aec0-01adc1059482https://mountainstatespotlight.org/2026/08/03/snap-cuts-strain-pantries/?utm_source=Mountain+State+Spotlight&utm_campaign=252726905b-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2026_04_13_copy01_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_91c55fb9d7-252726905b-482962287After Congress imposed stricter requirements for food stamp recipients, thousands of West Virginian households lost benefits. Now, food banks say they're serving more families, but state funding and federal food supplies have declined. Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-03T10:46:40-04:006bba9be5-762b-4f9d-8716-13794c5bb1c4https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=community-pharmacy-partnership-expands-heart-failure-care-across-rural-regionsThe WVU Heart and Vascular Institute (HVI) and the West Virginia University School of Pharmacy  are  expanding a heart failure care program that helps patients living in rural areas get specialized cardiovascular support through their local pharmacies. Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-03T15:55:44-04:0076760375-bb2a-465a-82c3-081409db1325https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=newest-wvu-medical-students-wrap-up-orientation-start-studies-with-sturdy-footingsomenagaeThe West Virginia University School of Medicine Medical Degree Program recently welcomed the newest class of medical students in late July for orientation and a kick start to their studies and future success.Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-03T08:49:22-04:0041fa6d76-fb22-4625-96ec-c2b3ba818760https://wvexplorer.com/driving-anxiety-triggers-coping-west-virginia/Researchers at West Virginia University say driving anxiety is far more common than many people realize. It affects drivers of every age and can range from mild uneasiness to a fear so intense that some people stop driving altogether. West Virginia Explorer discusses the topic with School of Public Health Associate Professor Toni Rudisill and School of Medicine Assistant Professor Jacob Greenfield. Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-07-30T11:05:53-04:004ceabff1-e455-456a-b6ef-fcfd75a962d4https://www.scientificamerican.com/custom-media/wvu-rockefeller-neuroscience-institute/an-emerging-road-map-to-better-addiction-care/?mvt=i&mvn=767360d2c5b9441ab35b80127aa76eba&mvp=NA-SCIEAMER-11239494&mvl=%20%5BHopper%20Native%20Grid%5DAt an engaging forum not far from the Capitol, patients, researchers, health care providers and policy makers met to spotlight new ways to combat an ongoing scourge that still ravages millions.Mon, 27 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-07-27T13:19:07-04:00b199cabc-122d-41da-89a6-15768d4a63cfhttps://www.aamc.org/news/no-one-to-callThe trouble struck suddenly. Kimberly Stump was getting ready for work one morning last February when she passed out in the shower.Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-07-23T14:18:27-04:00af22872b-5a81-4618-821b-e17abcfd8ef7https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-occupational-therapy-faculty-member-honored-with-emeritus-status-scholarship-established-in-her-somempowerLongtime West Virginia University School of Medicine Occupational Therapy faculty member Amanda Acord-Vira, EdD, OTR/L, CBIS, FAOTA, celebrated her newly earned professor emeritus status by announcing the establishment of a scholarship fund created in her name by her friend and colleague, Nichole Trump. Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-07-24T15:08:28-04:007ed5cade-f184-490e-b9fb-549337270626https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=interprofessional-team-at-wvu-develops-oral-health-integration-for-community-outreachsomenagaeA new initiative, MUSHROOM – Oral Health Integration, is expanding on the longstanding MUSHROOM community outreach project and providing additional opportunities for students to build on classroom curriculum while serving vulnerable populations.Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-07-29T12:10:40-04:003eb98608-7531-4739-b28b-60b7cb9833b0https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-outreach-program-recognized-for-expanding-food-access-and-supporting-local-farmers-in-west-virgisomhealA West Virginia University Health Sciences outreach program is receiving national recognition for the way it helps provide fresh, locally grown produce to patients in need while promoting wellness and supporting local farmers.Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-07-24T15:09:19-04:000ca9bc05-ae0f-430f-88f7-1c58eafa442chttps://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2026/07/22/wvu-to-help-welcome-and-engage-thousands-of-scouts-during-national-jamboree-in-fayette-countysomdiscoverAs Scouting America's National Jamboree opens in Fayette County, West Virginia University students, faculty, and staff are providing experiences and support to the thousands of Scouts who will learn and grow over 10 days in the Mountain State.Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-04T15:13:01-04:008202627c-6b18-419a-95c0-526c8a3d5a81https://www.wvnews.com/news/wvnews/planned-scholarship-gift-honors-late-wvu-school-of-medicine-graduate/article_3ad5fa9e-21a2-46df-be4c-681d0b0e32ac.htmlThe family of a late West Virginia University School of Medicine alumnus is honoring his memory with a planned scholarship gift to support future physicians from Appalachia. James McLean and Patricia Raper Rogers, of Bahama, North Carolina, have committed to a planned gift that will establish the G. Thomas Raper, M.D. Fund. The scholarship will support WVU medical degree students who demonstrate financial need and live in one of 13 Appalachian states, including West Virginia.Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-07-20T12:10:10-04:00b7a67f2d-b318-4882-8c4c-b442f703151ehttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-innews-permanent-daylight-saving-time-may-sound-good-until-you-learn-what-it-could-do-to-your-heLast week, the House of Representatives voted in favor of eliminating the practice of changing the clocks twice a year, instead opting for permanent daylight saving time. The bill, called the Sunshine Protection Act, now moves to the Senate, although it's not clear when the Senate will vote on it. If approved, it then goes to President Donald Trump, who supports the legislation.Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-07-20T13:43:59-04:00337c3a38-9f2b-41df-9270-a9f8f6d051d1https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/coma-not-remembering-fiancee-name_uk_6a58da26e4b03c820ebd11f9I Asked Her To Marry Me At 17. A Month Later, I Awoke From A Coma And Couldn't Remember Her Name.Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-07-20T10:56:12-04:00a5214ca7-02b4-4270-9a02-f37bdf3d97d1https://www.drugtopics.com/view/scripted-for-her-cannabis-use-among-womenIn episode 15 of the Scripted for Her podcast, Natalie DiPietro Mager, PharmD, PhD, talks with Mark Garofoli, PharmD, MBA, BCGP, CPE, CTTS, clinical assistant professor and director of experiential learning at West Virginia University School of Pharmacy, about the growing prevalence of cannabis use among women and what it means for pharmacy practice across the life course. (VIDEO)Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-04T15:13:53-04:009bef3282-a41f-4dde-96d3-5345be7c741chttps://www.dominionpost.com/2026/07/18/something-in-the-air-smoke-from-canadas-wildfires-prompt-atmosphere-of-caution/Where there's fire, there's smoke. Massive plumes of it, generated by more than 800 wildfires currently raging across Canada. The local atmosphere prompted both an air-quality alert from the National Weather Service and a cautionary call from Dr. Brian Huggins, the chief officer of the Monongalia County Health Department, and Tim Nurkiewicz, WVU Center for Inhalation Toxicology director. Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-07-20T12:10:50-04:0081001b58-4c15-4115-b89c-a7dcb808b76chttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=nei-grant-provides-funding-for-wvu-researchers-to-explore-mechanisms-behind-blinding-diseases-causedsomdiscoverA new grant awarded to the West Virginia University School of Medicine will allow researchers to develop novel strategies for answering some of the most pressing and outstanding questions related to the pathogenesis of retinal disease.Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-07-17T14:46:52-04:006e6af746-3049-4759-9115-9298b5684671https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=medical-laboratory-science-students-participate-in-simulation-labsomeducateStudents in the Medical Laboratory Science program at the WVU School of Medicine stepped into the role of laboratory professionals during a hands-on simulation lab designed to prepare them for clinical practice. Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-07-17T14:47:06-04:0069c12b32-3191-4eba-ba68-f8a6968e896ehttps://wvuf.org/news-and-publications/news/2026/07/15/family-honors-wvu-school-of-medicine-grad-s-memory-with-planned-scholarship-giftsomhealThe family of Dr. G. Thomas Raper is celebrating his memory with a planned scholarship gift to support WVU School of Medicine MD students from Appalachia.Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-07-17T14:47:52-04:00