https://sole.hsc.wvu.edu/Apps/News/rss/SchoolofMedicine/Neuroscience50 most recent storiesen-US992b26cf-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 -04002026-04-06T11:18:50-04:0005934194-4137-4979-9524-db551d72675bhttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-innews-medical-cannabis-use-grows-in-west-virginia-research-opportunities-may-shed-more-light-onWest Virginians' demand for medical cannabis continues to grow. Meanwhile, the national conversation reveals the ongoing debate over the value of cannabis – with a recent presidential executiveorder and a New York Times editorial heading in opposite directions. A WVU Medicine addiction specialist shared some resources on the issues behind that conversation. Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-03-26T12:50:48-04:0065d705ad-c045-44c6-8967-0ef729eb92b7https://www.wtrf.com/top-stories/west-virginia-recognizes-first-teen-mental-health-awareness-week/amp/West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey proclaimed the week of March 2 through the 6 as Teen Mental Health Awareness week for the first time in state history. Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-03-09T14:43:31-04:00e6842363-aa79-494a-ae74-39bec77d5737https://www.wvnews.com/wvumedicine/wvu-rockefeller-neuroscience-institute-has-team-tools-to-help-multiple-sclerosis-patients/article_a88263ac-4762-4f59-bd52-74d41e0e58d4.htmlWhile multiple sclerosis (MS) can seriously impact a person's quality of life, the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute wants residents to know that the disease can be prevented or treated if caught in time.Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-03-09T14:41:19-04:0010c34463-1615-4ea6-a228-f8b71bdd9eafhttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-innews-springing-forward-whytime-change-hits-some-people-harder-than-othersWhen clocks jumped forward Sunday, most people will lose an hour of sleep and face a few groggy mornings while adjusting. For some groups, however, the shift to daylight saving time is more than a minor annoyance. The disruption to the body's internal clock can be especially hard on infants, teenagers, people with ADHD and those living with dementia and other health risks.Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-03-09T14:38:23-04:00f5d95eda-cdcd-415e-a1a5-340878f25446https://wvpublic.org/wvpb-podcast/podcast-west-virginia-morning/the-differences-between-methadone-and-suboxone-this-west-virginia-morning/On this West Virginia Morning, millions of people are addicted to opioid pain medication. Some use medication-based treatment for their addiction. But that has created a divide in the world of recovery. On the latest episode of Us & Them, host Trey Kay talks with Dr. James Berry who studies opioids at WVU's Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute. Berry explains the difference between an early medication called methadone and suboxone, which is often used now. Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -05002026-03-02T08:52:12-05:0054f3effc-8533-4686-a5e1-e05394d9708chttps://www.mybuckhannon.com/dr-ali-rezai-named-big-12-faculty-of-the-year-honoree/The WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute announced that Ali Rezai, M.D., executive chair of the RNI, has been selected as West Virginia University's 2026 Big 12 Faculty of the Year Award recipient, according to a press release.Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -05002026-02-23T12:50:56-05:0023ac8ec3-bdc2-4f9c-b1b2-e07141b678e1https://www.brainandlife.org/articles/olympian-meyers-taylor-changing-conversation-about-concussionAs the World Cup winter season ramps up in Europe, the ice track is quiet in the early morning, the kind of stillness that settles only before speed takes over. Elana Meyers Taylor stands near the bobsled, breath fogging in the cold air, running through the familiar pre‑run checklist—body position, reaction time, focus. The curves here are unforgiving, the speeds relentless. This winter, as she prepares for the 2026 Olympic Games in Milano Cortina, Italy, Meyers Taylor is once again doing what she has done for more than a decade: hurtling down frozen tracks at nearly 90 miles per hour, trusting her instincts, her training—and her brain.Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -05002026-02-23T12:49:21-05:007f42f83b-1bb5-4037-aab7-8391c960fc2bhttps://www.wdtv.com/2026/02/03/wvu-rockefeller-neuroscience-institute-introduces-new-brain-health-collaboratory/The WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute held a program Sunday evening to discuss their new brain health collaboratory. The panel celebrated the new partnership between WVU's Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute and Cognito Therapeutics. The collaboration will focus on diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and others.Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -05002026-02-09T14:24:47-05:000f8f34b2-7825-457d-b625-a6f8094526bbhttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-innews-wvu-medicine-opens-rockefeller-neuroscience-institute-athighlandsWVU Medicine has officially opened the Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute at The Highlands, marking a significant advancement in healthcare for the Northern Panhandle. The new location features significantly more space than the former office at Wheeling Hospital in Wheeling, West Virginia. It is now home to the neurology department, while neurosurgery will remain at the hospital. Douglass Harrison, president and CEO of WVU Medicine North Region, and Dr. David Watson, vice chairman of the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute attended the ribbon cutting.Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -05002026-02-09T10:53:10-05:007bfb40a2-f2c9-427b-83a9-11c31226286chttps://enews.wvu.edu/articles/2026/01/28/wvu-research-helps-astronauts-stay-healthy-on-long-space-missions?utm_source=e-news&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=faculty-staff&utm_id=strat-comm&utm_content=gen1928somdiscoverAs space colonization efforts advance, WVU scientists are developing AI-powered computer models to treat and prevent the physical challenges astronauts face due to extended weightlessness.Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -05002026-01-30T15:45:03-05:00a27972a4-4e07-469c-93ae-0e0942b7e96ehttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=ease-winter-blues-with-mindful-steps-to-seasonal-change-workshop-announcementJoin this interactive workshop to explore how mindfulness can alleviate the psychological and physiological challenges that often arise during the long winter months, fostering a steadier and more compassionate approach to daily life.Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -05002026-01-13T16:37:38-05:00758f6d03-41a5-4cac-906a-dcf82ceb17achttps://www.healthday.com/health-news/neurology/ai-can-improve-epilepsy-treatment-experts-argueAI helped identify patients with drug-resistant epilepsy who might benefit from surgery, and it highlighted missing tests and evaluations that could better guide patients' care, researchers reported in Atlanta Friday at a meeting of the American Epilepsy Society.Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -05002025-12-15T09:06:00-05:00ca8b048d-d151-442a-9afb-9269784f32c7https://www.wvnews.com/wvumedicine/60-minutes-inspires-dallas-woman-to-support-focused-ultrasound-research-at-wvu-rockefeller-neuroscience-institute/article_64a07296-445b-4620-a577-5d1150f95f6a.htmlIn early 2024, Jean Drever Young was enjoying a Sunday evening at her Dallas home when she was struck by a segment she saw on "60 Minutes."Mon, 08 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -05002025-12-09T09:05:16-05:000bf392a2-8926-4bf2-a335-3c4ecc9a47edhttps://www-bbc-com.pages.dev/future/article/20251124-cuffing-season-is-winter-the-season-for-romanceEach year, starting in the late autumn, a cultural phenomenon known as "cuffing season" creeps onto the modern dating scene, when single people seek out a romantic relationship for the cold, dark winter months. But is there any science to it?Mon, 01 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -05002025-12-01T08:31:19-05:002781afb1-543e-4767-9d5a-8fd2c3c6aed1https://www.thebrighterside.news/post/the-hidden-health-costs-of-artificial-nighttime-light/Randy J. Nelson, Chair of Neuroscience at West Virginia University, has been uncovering the surprising ways artificial light reshapes the brain and body. His work doesn't just explain why sleep matters. It shows how modern lighting—especially at night—might be a hidden trigger behind rising rates of disease, mood disorders, and poor health. Tue, 25 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -05002025-11-25T09:26:54-05:00db8fe665-6e82-4504-9fc2-d41b9e3d8802https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-innews-cognito-launches-neuro-collab-with-wvu-rockefeller-neuroscience-instituteCognito Therapeutics and the West Virginia University Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute (RNI)  announced a brain health collaboration.Mon, 17 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -05002025-11-18T14:51:09-05:0062d37f5a-6700-47b7-8fd4-6ce3b0a81da9https://www.wvnews.com/wvumedicine/nonprofit-see-the-signs-partners-with-wvu-rockefeller-neuroscience-institute-to-boost-support-for-young/article_5ac72f4b-0fae-4bc8-b22f-57e079b179b0.htmlSee The Signs Inc., founded by Elizabeth Esposito, recently partnered with the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute (RNI) to establish a dedicated comfort fund to benefit pediatric ADHD patients treated through RNI's Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry.Mon, 10 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -05002025-11-10T13:02:40-05:00707cc669-39c1-4bbd-9b0e-a3aec60a773fhttps://www.wboy.com/news/monongalia/wvu-rockefeller-neuroscience-institute-goes-teal-for-alzheimers/You may have noticed that WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute was lit in teal this week, but its reasoning wasn't just for a beautiful display.Mon, 10 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -05002025-11-10T11:42:17-05:00c9645bbd-0c54-452a-a7c1-8c66d03fe9c8https://www.observer-reporter.com/news/local_news/2025/oct/31/end-of-daylight-savings-time-impacts-sleep/"We should get rid of (daylight saving time)," said Dr. Randy Nelson, chair of the Department of Neuroscience at West Virginia University (WVU) and one of the world's foremost authorities on circadian biology.Mon, 03 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -05002025-11-04T10:26:16-05:008ddea4ae-0053-4f3a-be00-4fbd3046ff65https://neurosciencenews.com/season-affective-disorder-psychology-28983/As daylight fades, many experience fatigue or low mood—but for millions, these symptoms signal seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a serious form of depression. Reduced sunlight disrupts serotonin, melatonin, and the body's circadian rhythm, leading to feelings of hopelessness, loss of interest, and sleep or appetite changes.Mon, 03 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -05002025-11-04T10:26:31-05:00a06eae00-fb79-431c-bbba-13afaea795ebhttps://wvutoday.wvu.edu/media-center-blog/2025/10/29/expert-pitch-wvu-psychologist-says-seasonal-affective-disorder-is-serious-but-treatable?utm_source=cision-expert-pitch&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=general&utm_id=strat-comm&utm_content=gen1033someducateA West Virginia University clinical psychologist cautions seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, is a type of depression that affects millions of Americans and should be taken seriously. Stephanie Cox, professor in the Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry, part of the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute at the WVU School of Medicine, is available to discuss how to identify the causes and symptoms of SAD, as well as treatments that can provide relief.Wed, 29 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-10-31T12:46:50-04:007b8a8b73-1917-4419-adb6-d137d6a733b6https://www.wvnews.com/wvumedicine/dr-javier-c-rdenas-recognized-for-his-work-with-domestic-violence-survivors/article_ef1b1fb7-81b8-4622-b1b8-f28476c854e7.htmlJavier Cárdenas, M.D., director of the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute's (RNI) Concussion and Brain Injury Clinic, received the 2025 Purple Ribbon Award from the West Virginia Coalition Against Domestic Violence at its Annual Luncheon and Award Ceremony yesterday (Oct. 23) in Charleston.Tue, 28 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-10-28T13:06:07-04:00b57870ad-f123-4cb2-86c5-9392634771bchttps://www.wtap.com/2025/10/24/first-day-parkinsons-disease-movement-disorder-symposium/The first day of the Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Symposium took place at the Grand Central Church of Christ in Vienna.Tue, 28 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-10-28T13:05:55-04:00debb6e33-91ce-42a3-8a64-10fbd0ccda4bhttps://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/using-ultrasound-open-blood-brain-barrier-new-hope-2025a1000szb?form=fpfWhen Graeme F. Woodworth, MD, decided to focus his research efforts on glioblastomas, "everybody thought it was a dead end," the neurosurgeon recalled. Glioblastoma is treated the same way today as it was in 2005, said Woodworth, professor and chair of neurosurgery at the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland.Tue, 28 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-10-28T13:05:43-04:001de46d52-f632-4bb0-aa9a-2ca5e892016bhttps://www.wvnews.com/wvumedicine/wvu-rockefeller-neuroscience-institute-leads-country-in-adoption-of-brain-injury-test-care-protocol/article_aa44ad25-fb67-41fe-8af3-c0fb2a822bc1.htmlExperts at the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute (RNI) will use a diagnostic test developed by Abbott in collaboration with the Department of War to help assess mild traumatic brain injury and concussion in patients ranging from first responders, domestic violence survivors, athletes, and others.Tue, 21 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-10-21T10:29:50-04:007eb37d31-444d-4d0c-8d73-d16500794e49https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-cancer-institute-neurosurgeon-leads-breakthrough-study-targeting-energy-metabolism-in-glioblastosomhealIn a major step forward for brain cancer research, a team of scientists at the West Virginia University Cancer Institute has identified a promising new approach to treating glioblastoma (GBM), one of the most aggressive and treatment-resistant brain tumors. In the US, there are approximately 15,000 new diagnoses per year of GBM and a 5-year survival rate of approximately 6%.  West Virginia sees higher than average rates of GBM.Fri, 17 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-10-22T16:54:34-04:0038e12533-c916-47b2-8365-3447c6f1dc83https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/2120430/British-gene-jab-offers-new-hope-for-Parkinson-s-patientsLead investigator Dr Ali Rezai, a neuroscientist and Director of the US Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute, West Virginia, said:Tue, 14 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-10-14T09:39:36-04:00e7fee486-15fd-4995-aa5c-49c834c2d675https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-researchers-explore-how-photoreceptor-proteins-protect-against-retinal-degenerationSince arriving on the West Virginia University School of Medicine Campus as a first-year graduate student in 2019, Alexis Crockett has been exploring the role of proteins located within retinal photoreceptor cells and their relationship to devastating blinding diseases.Mon, 13 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-10-14T10:16:48-04:0024040510-0f2c-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 -04002025-10-06T12:30:20-04:00e92c6fab-0dcf-40e2-bc66-2566bc7fa4d5https://www.npr.org/2025/09/16/nx-s1-5536838/a-surprising-new-treatment-for-rheumatoid-arthritisDr. Peter Konrad speaks with NPR on clinical trial in treating rheumatoid arthritis.Tue, 23 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-09-23T08:46:34-04:0012e38198-6112-4fb1-9362-0d631be8726ehttps://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 -04002025-09-16T10:09:52-04:0031f7505d-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 -04002025-09-09T08:43:46-04:0098d0e6ab-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 -04002025-09-09T08:43:35-04:00f686b44c-4636-4014-8071-d9f8602407dchttps://medicine.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 -04002025-09-02T08:47:47-04:008ff8843c-2417-418d-96e2-ef739cf6337ahttps://www.post-gazette.com/news/health/2025/08/16/lead-memory-alzheimers-association/stories/202508170015A new study has found that people who lived in areas with high levels of leaded gasoline emissions in the 1960s and '70s are more likely to report memory problems today — a finding that researchers say could deepen our understanding of environmental risks tied to dementia.Tue, 19 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-08-19T10:58:53-04:00d3ee626d-ff77-428c-b79f-fc0946af8361https://www.theintelligencer.net/sponsoredcontent/2025/08/healing-with-precision-dr-alexander-braley-brings-cutting-edge-neurosurgery-to-wheeling/WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Alexander Braley, a fellowship-trained neurosurgeon, to their team at WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital. Dr. Braley specializes in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery with an interest in minimally invasive spine surgery.Tue, 05 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-08-05T09:16:09-04:00184dccbe-c522-4160-add8-b9fb1fbc88fahttps://wvmetronews.com/2025/07/23/wvu-rni-to-lead-nationwide-effort-to-improve-care-for-traumatic-brain-injury-patients/Dr. Javier Cárdenas, chief of the RNI's Division of Sports Neurology and director of the RNI Concussion and Brain Injury Center, said a $300,000 grant from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Foundation will support efforts to showcase and expand the program already in use at RNI.Tue, 29 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-07-29T11:26:18-04:001389e364-67fc-49a9-9539-9d0b4adafb8bhttps://www.theeducatedpatient.com/view/teen-tobacco-use-linked-to-higher-risk-of-anxiety-and-depressionAdolescence is a critical time for brain and emotional development, and mental health issues like depression and anxiety are increasingly common during these years. Now, new research adds another concern for teens, parents, and health professionals: tobacco use, including e-cigarettes, may significantly increase the risk of poor mental health in teens.Tue, 29 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-07-29T11:26:06-04:0078d42dfb-ff01-48c6-b29d-60fbe171c95chttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=school-of-medicine-announces-faculty-promotions-for-2025The West Virginia University School of Medicine recently awarded more than 60 faculty members across 20 departments promotions that were effective July 1, 2025. Department faculty members awarded associate professor and professor status are as follows:Tue, 22 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-07-22T09:24:48-04:00c0b96aab-5a44-4ac3-ab12-cda26c9aba9dhttps://www.wvgazettemail.com/news/health/as-wv-celebrates-decrease-in-fatal-overdoses-experts-urge-caution-more-focus/article_fc735953-6a64-4f3e-bbe8-43dfb1762a58.htmlAs WV celebrates decrease in fatal overdoses, experts urge caution, more focusTue, 22 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-07-22T08:41:29-04:00af52ea4f-e089-4afa-ad62-c006d08c3f0chttps://www.wvnews.com/wvumedicine/wvu-rockefeller-neuroscience-institute-joins-nationwide-effort-to-improve-post-acute-care-for-traumatic-brain/article_8a6e0025-9227-4f49-866b-e60416d4bae9.htmlThe WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute (RNI) is joining leading clinics nationwide in a pioneering effort to improve post-acute care for traumatic brain injury patients through a multidisciplinary, patient-centered approach.Tue, 22 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-07-22T09:15:38-04:0010d78506-c93c-4426-9dd8-b9c0ebe36174https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=nelson-authors-new-book-about-utilizing-circadian-rhythms-to-optimize-healthRandy Nelson, Ph.D., professor and chair of the Department of Neuroscience, recently wrote a new publication intended for the general public with Oxford University Press titled, "Dark Matters: Harmonizing Our Circadian Rhythms to Optimize Health and Well-being."Mon, 14 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-07-14T11:47:26-04:008d373206-60be-4838-b5a7-bb1891b97076https://streem-customer-articles-uk.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/26455_ketamine:%20from%20battlefield%20to%20breakthrough%20%E2%80%94%20and%20back%20under%20scrutiny.pdf"I liken them to a hammer," said Patrick J. Marshalek, a psychiatrist in the Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry at the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute.Mon, 23 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-06-24T11:24:54-04:008ee04ab7-8630-4ccf-81b4-28ce05ad3c77https://www.dailycourier.com/news/migraine-patient-finds-life-changing-care-at-wvu-rockefeller-neuroscience-institute-headache-center/article_95ae23fa-ae51-426f-a0e9-dd2bf46e45b1.htmlMeridith Balas, who experiences 24 to 28 headache days a month, meticulously plans how and where she sits, what she eats, and even the air she breathes to keep her migraine attacks at bay. She manages her chronic migraine "like a 24/7 job," and while she has better control of her disease now, she didn't always feel that way.Tue, 17 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-06-17T09:32:37-04:00f926e4e7-9f1f-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 -04002025-06-17T09:32:53-04:00dabd4fce-e323-4dd1-b74c-74cda202efe9https://www.aha.org/advancing-health-podcast/2025-05-30-bringing-virtual-behavioral-health-care-access-rural-youth-west-virginiaAccess to youth and adolescent behavioral health care is a major challenge facing rural communities. In this conversation, Adrienne Coopey, D.O., a child and adolescent psychiatrist at the West Virginia University Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute, discusses how a fully virtual collaborative care model is helping deliver early behavioral health interventions and improve access and outcomes for children across West Virginia.Mon, 02 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-06-02T11:16:21-04:00ea2cd36e-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 -04002025-05-23T11:22:24-04:00