https://sole.hsc.wvu.edu/Apps/News/rss/SchoolofMedicine/Neurosurgery50 most recent storiesen-US0f8f34b2-7825-457d-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 -05002026-02-09T10:53:10-05:00a4450aef-67ab-4493-b699-a04750425a9dhttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=javier-c-rdenas-m-d-named-chair-ofwvu-school-of-medicine-department-of-neurologysomempowerJavier F. Cárdenas, M.D., a nationally renowned expert in sports neurology, concussion and traumatic brain injury, has been named chair of the West Virginia University School of Medicine Department of Neurology, effective Feb. 2.Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -05002026-01-29T09:28:51-05:00f8b6746b-bc95-4aa2-8d4d-68646db51f47https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-school-of-medicine-offers-increased-opportunities-for-residents-and-fellows-through-expansions-tsomenagaeAs medical students around the country participate in interviews to determine where they will complete their specialized medical training, the West Virginia University School of Medicine recently announced increased opportunities through expansions to several graduate medical education programs.Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -05002025-11-21T13:15:45-05:001da10a45-0091-4ba9-bd61-d2d5cec66c31https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/using-ultrasound-open-blood-brain-barrier-new-hope-2025a1000szb?form=fpfGlioblastoma is treated the same way today as it was in 2005, said Graeme F. Woodworth, MD, professor and chair of neurosurgery at the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore.Mon, 03 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -05002025-11-04T10:25:24-05:007eb37d31-444d-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 -04002025-10-22T16:54:34-04:00e92c6fab-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 -04002025-09-23T08:46:34-04:00d3ee626d-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 -04002025-08-05T09:16:09-04:0078d42dfb-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 -04002025-07-22T09:24:48-04:008ee04ab7-8630-4ccf-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 -04002025-06-17T09:32:53-04:00ea2cd36e-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 -04002025-05-23T11:22:24-04:009b4ed3b5-3595-4867-86da-148a8da90e42https://medicine.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 -04002025-04-11T15:20:59-04:00d64ea340-d521-4a40-9e5c-93f90c3fcc59https://wvumedicine.org/news-feed/news-article/WVU-Medicine/Press-Releases/wvu-rockefeller-neuroscience-institute-joins-next-phase-of-groundbreaking-aneurysm-device-trial/somhealThe WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute (RNI) has joined a multicenter FDA study to evaluate an aneurysm treatment that could potentially offer a safer and more effective alternative to traditional methods. Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -05002025-02-07T14:59:35-05:0029871799-cfdb-4688-b8d6-f6a16cff0b67https://www.wsj.com/podcasts/wsj-the-future-of-everything/could-ultrasound-help-treat-addiction/53331d54-aa38-4e6f-afdf-48c7fd1b3ecaThe future of addiction treatment could be in treating the brain itself. The Wall Street Journal, "The Future of Everything" podcast featuring Dr. Ali Rezai, explains how it works and how it could change the science of treating addiction.  Fri, 17 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -05002025-01-28T08:41:17-05:006d1d3d80-dad2-4da7-ae60-04b11ba51346https://www.earth.com/news/zapping-the-brain-with-ultrasound-waves-may-cure-drug-addiction/Earth.com features research conducted at the West Virginia University Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute.Fri, 01 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -04002024-11-05T08:35:55-05:00035a1245-076f-40a0-8941-d632d945c216https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-announces-first-physical-medicine-and-rehabilitation-residency-program-in-west-virginiasomhealThe West Virginia University School of Medicine has received approval from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education to offer West Virginia's first medical residency program in physiatry.Fri, 01 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -04002024-11-04T09:24:56-05:00d49d6b53-401d-4ad1-a91c-dbc83b92feffhttps://www.wsj.com/health/healthcare/addiction-treatment-ultrasound-brain-stimulation-58d6dec3The Wall Street Journal features research at the Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute using ultrasound to help treat addiction.Tue, 29 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -04002024-10-31T09:36:44-04:00d1ece561-2c39-4a83-bdfa-03c9785058a0https://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2024/10/28/wvu-rockefeller-neuroscience-institute-receives-state-funding-to-expand-research-and-treatment-for-food-addiction-and-post-traumatic-stress-disordersomempowerThe West Virginia University Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute will initiate first-in-the-world clinical research studies using focused ultrasound neuromodulation to treat food addiction, post-traumatic stress disorder, and other conditions, thanks to a $2 million supplemental appropriation approved during a recent special session of the West Virginia Legislature.Mon, 28 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -04002024-11-04T09:26:12-05:00797cfd58-392a-4fff-b8d5-4cacf538fe16https://wvumedicine.org/news-feed/news-article/WVU-Medicine/Front-Page/dr-david-watson-named-to-new-leadership-position-at-the-wvu-rockefeller-neuroscience-institute/somempowerDavid Watson, M.D., professor and chair of the WVU School of Medicine Department of Neurology, has been named signature vice chair of WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute (RNI) clinical operations and System integration and medical director of RNI multidisciplinary programs. Tue, 15 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -04002024-12-06T16:15:48-05:00876aedce-871e-41eb-8292-a60b4e9014b6https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=sedney-named-first-chief-wellness-officerCara Sedney, M.D., associate professor in the Department of Neurosurgery has been appointed the first West Virginia University Hospitals chief wellness officer.Mon, 19 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -04002024-08-20T10:52:46-04:0066f3d613-c1d0-4011-99ad-80c142ae6b6ehttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/neurosurgeon-works-to-slow-alzheimers-progression-treat-drug-addiction-60-minutes-transcript/"60 Minutes" on CBS features an update on WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute research into a cutting-edge approach to brain surgery.Sun, 04 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -04002024-08-06T08:56:17-04:006773ed81-5f41-4e61-84bd-581124937aechttps://www.post-gazette.com/life/goodness/2024/07/18/dr-jesse-lawrence-wheelchair-neurosurgeon-cmu-pitt-wvu-cornell-paralysis/stories/202407180014The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette profiles Dr. Jesse Lawrence, a School of Medicine graduate who explains how wheelchair modifications and facility and equipment changes at WVU helped him become a neurosurgeon.Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -04002024-07-19T10:38:06-04:006f14ef66-b7fa-450a-9e96-d3a228151b3ehttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=gift-to-rockefeller-neuroscience-institute-advances-alzheimer-s-research-in-memory-of-late-wvu-alumThe West Virginia University Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute is advancing groundbreaking Alzheimer's disease research with a gift from the family of a dedicated WVU alumnus.Wed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -04002024-06-24T09:04:08-04:00258aa455-13bc-45ab-8c81-c06c8b64918chttps://www.wtae.com/article/alzheimers-disease-4-the-record/61076131Dr. Ali Rezail of the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute contributes to reporting from WTAE about the challenges faced by families who have a loved one with Alzheimer's disease.Sun, 16 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -04002024-06-24T09:01:41-04:0084782826-bec7-4c53-87d1-cc6614349453https://wvliving.com/better-healing/WV Living features the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute in its spring WV Living Health guide.Tue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -04002024-06-10T09:56:51-04:00834f615c-affb-4dba-b899-ca3273da0019https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=lawrence-set-to-graduate-from-neurosurgery-residency-programsomeducateFor as long as he can remember, Jesse Lawrence, M.D., knew that the best care a patient can receive goes beyond a diagnosis or treatment plan -- that approaching each patient as a person first and a case second matters most to those seeking care.Thu, 09 May 2024 00:00:00 -04002024-05-16T13:18:34-04:00f03f008c-d591-4aca-9d24-6fc620875ec1https://milkeninstitute.org/panel/15563/pathways-curing-neurodegenerative-diseaseDr. Ali Rezai joins a panel at the 2024 Global Conference, hosted by the Milken Institute, to discuss breakthroughs in treating neurodegenerative diseases.Tue, 07 May 2024 00:00:00 -04002024-05-14T09:40:41-04:005b39cedf-94d6-448c-9086-92f28212cebdhttps://enews.wvu.edu/articles/2024/05/07/ultrasound-technology-is-used-in-many-ways-addiction-is-the-next-frontierIn The Washington Post, Dr. Ali Rezai and other University researchers describe research at the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute focused on treating addiction with ultrasounds.Mon, 06 May 2024 00:00:00 -04002024-05-07T09:32:41-04:00e5075102-39cd-47b0-aaaf-9d2a62a568f4https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=nfl-cmo-to-visit-wvu-campusNational Football League Chief Medical Officer Allen Sills, M.D., FACS, will visit West Virginia University's campus on Friday, May 3, as part of the RNI's ongoing work with the NFL. All are invited to attend Dr. Sills' presentation during Friday's grand rounds co-hosted by the RNI and WVU Sports Medicine.Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -04002024-04-25T13:51:35-04:00df339a92-c3c1-4e16-a122-f47770eaa490https://www.wvuf.org/news-publications/news/2024/03/25/-2m-encova-grant-aids-focused-ultrasound-research-at-wvu-rockefeller-neuroscience-instituteA $2 million grant from the Encova Foundation of West Virginia is advancing focused ultrasound research by the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute with the potential to transform addiction treatment.Mon, 25 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -04002024-03-25T15:16:22-04:009bf8f9c4-837f-4d51-ad51-2c323218fc32https://www.beingpatient.com/alzheimers-ultrasound/Being Patient reports on Alzheimer's research conducted at the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute.Wed, 20 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -04002024-04-01T12:01:01-04:004fef9179-b341-4b7e-acf8-3b23b895a21ehttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=rockefeller-neuroscience-institute-berkeley-medical-center-open-new-expanded-clinicLeaders from the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute (RNI) and WVU Medicine Berkeley Medical Center cut the ribbon on a new, expanded clinic on Monday (Jan. 8) at the WVU Medicine Spring Mills Medical Office Building in Martinsburg.Thu, 11 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -05002024-03-05T15:57:59-05:008bb2d4ac-4027-465f-9060-9a386f4c20e9https://wvumedicine.org/news/article/early-wvu-research-shows-ingestible-smart-pill-may-detect-signs-of-overdose/somdiscoverIn a potential breakthrough for those suffering with opioid use disorder (OUD), the West Virginia University Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute (RNI) announced a first-in-human study using an innovative smart pill technology to measure and monitor vital signs that can help identify early indications of an overdose.Mon, 20 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -05002023-11-20T16:11:34-05:0067ec60b5-0d43-4535-8323-61fbac125f4dhttps://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2023/10/19/wvu-joins-brain-center-to-advance-technology-for-neurological-disorderssomempowerWest Virginia University will serve as the core clinical testing site within a consortium of top universities and industries to develop technologies designed to improve the care and rehabilitation of people with neurological disorders.Thu, 19 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-10-19T15:05:01-04:004305992a-85ea-4cd6-822c-59ea639d1bd8https://thriveglobal.com/articles/the-power-of-music-to-improve-our-healthDr. Ali Rezai, executive chair of the WVU Rockfeller Neuroscience Institute, provides insights about music's impact on stress during the Universal Music Group and Thrive Global Music+Health conference.Fri, 22 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04002024-06-10T09:55:35-04:005af39390-6639-4ece-ade6-ea6748ba0ecfhttps://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2023/09/07/hazel-ruby-mcquain-graduate-scholarship-honors-10-students-striving-to-better-west-virginiaTen students with a shared goal of bettering the Mountain State — including Madison Taylor, who is continuging her research and education by earning a Master of Public Health — have been awarded the Hazel Ruby McQuain Graduate Scholarship to help them continue graduate study in their chosen fields.Thu, 07 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-09-07T16:09:08-04:00a1aae23e-0e1d-4621-9387-f963d10b4d12https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-medicine-tuesday-talks-pediatric-craniofacial-surgerysomempower Thu, 27 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-08-01T15:34:59-04:009f742651-e8cb-4ab9-a316-ffb94c91a97chttps://wvumedicine.org/news/article/u-s-news-world-report-wvu-medicine-children-s-top-hospital-in-west-virginia-for-third-straight-year/somempowerMORGANTOWN, W.Va. – WVU Medicine Children's has received its third consecutive title as the top children's hospital in West Virginia, according to U.S News & World Report, which also awarded national rankings to WVU Medicine's Pediatric Urology and Pediatric Neurology and Neurosurgery programs in its 2023-24 Best Children's Hospitals.  Thu, 22 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-06-22T21:04:09-04:00a78e8d51-6103-4376-b464-7b1127bbe9a5https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-establishes-department-of-physical-medicine-and-rehabilitation-names-founding-chairsomempowerThe West Virginia University School of Medicine has taken its first steps in the formation of a new department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation by announcing John Alm, D.O., MHA, as chair, effective Sept. 29.Fri, 16 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04002024-12-06T16:14:18-05:00f930e961-cf2e-4b73-aa83-8ce18e1a0807https://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2023/04/03/electrode-cuff-developed-at-wvu-improves-testing-of-medical-treatments-that-use-electricity-to-healsomdiscoverWest Virginia University engineers are taking a major step into "bioelectronic medicine," a cutting-edge approach that uses electric current as a treatment for pain and disease, with the development of MouseFlex.Mon, 03 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-04-06T12:54:25-04:001a4330e2-0a80-4a77-9c85-92ea294f5d47https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/experimental-brain-surgery-quelled-cravings-people-binge-eating-disord-rcna45245Dr. Ali Rezai contributes to NBC News reporting on the use of an experimental brain surgery — called deep brain stimulation — to quell cravings in people with binge eating disorder. The same technique is being tested at the Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute as a treatment for opioid use disorder.Tue, 06 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04002022-09-08T09:39:37-04:005ef03538-fb3c-4e89-8b96-d43445017552https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=top-pediatric-neurosurgeon-to-join-rockefeller-neuroscience-institute-and-wvu-medicine-children-s-inleigh.limerick@wvumedicine.orgP. David Adelson, M.D., F.A.C.S, F.A.A.P., an internationally recognized pediatric neurosurgeon, has been named professor in the West Virginia University School of Medicine Department of Neurosurgery, vice chair of the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute, and executive director of the WVU Medicine Children's Neuroscience Center of Excellence.Thu, 01 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04002022-09-03T10:55:33-04:00061519d8-28ea-42cd-bd1e-27a33beb2da9https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=medicine-grand-rounds-dr-brandmeir-to-give-presentation-on-refractory-painThis week's Department of Medicine grand rounds will feature a presentation from Nicholas Brandmeir, M.D., M.S., on refractory pain.Mon, 25 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04002022-07-25T13:38:26-04:00deed23c0-7bfd-432d-8e00-4eb7fc00f483https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-school-of-medicine-welcomes-new-class-of-residents-and-fellowsA class of more than 200 new residents and fellows will soon begin their training at the West Virginia University School of Medicine through the Graduate Medical Education program located on the Morgantown, Harpers Ferry and Parkersburg campuses. The majority of the new physicians will begin their clinical training on July 1, building on the skills and foundation given to them as medical students.Thu, 23 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04002022-06-30T14:23:42-04:00c602d64c-69ad-4cfe-82b2-003f67851de1https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=konrad-named-department-of-neurosurgery-chairPeter Konrad, M.D., Ph.D. has been named chair of WVU School of Medicine's Department of Neurosurgery within the Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute.Mon, 09 May 2022 00:00:00 -04002022-05-13T12:40:17-04:0010e5b232-7b2e-44d4-b1ef-6477b44ff342https://www.post-gazette.com/news/health/2022/03/29/als-stentrode-synchron-carnegie-mellon/stories/202203290085somempowerIn The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Dr. Peter Konrad provides insights about a brain implant, now in early clinical trials, that is designed to allow people who are paralyzed to use computers with their thoughts.Tue, 05 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04002022-05-31T10:58:25-04:008e4f11d6-4b4b-4863-aec0-50f8d8eea639https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-medicine-tuesday-talks-pediatric-neurosurgeryWhen your child has a brain or spine problem, or suffers a concussion, you want the best, most advanced care you can find. State-of-the-art treatment for newborns, infants, children, and teens can be found right here in the Mountain state. In this Tuesday Talks, we discuss pediatric neurosurgery treatments with Kimberly Hamilton, MD, neurosurgeon at WVU Medicine Children's and the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute.Wed, 09 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05002022-02-15T10:19:51-05:00605cb5b3-20fe-4d04-8767-f3be0c800653https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=fourth-year-neurosurgery-elective-provides-students-with-opportunity-to-learn-about-integrative-mediA new neurosurgery elective offered at West Virginia University's Eastern School of Medicine Campus provides students with the opportunity to learn about integrative medicine and how it can work effectively in managing patients with neurologic diseases.Tue, 17 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -04002021-08-23T10:26:54-04:00cafc5710-27b1-4d8a-a7b3-1cb423cd9a11https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=american-association-of-neurological-surgeons-congress-of-neurological-surgeons-appoints-dr-hal-meltHal Steven Meltzer, M.D., FAANS, WVU Chief of Pediatric Neurosurgery has been selected to serve a two-year term on the Executive Committee of the AANS/CNS Joint Section on Pediatric Neurological Surgery as Vice Chair for National Meetings. Thu, 01 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -04002021-07-01T11:23:52-04:0068e3e4f1-3004-4554-898d-332669d8889ahttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-rockefeller-neuroscience-institute-appointments-peter-konrad-m-d-ph-d-asdirector-of-integrative-Peter Erich Konrad, M.D., Ph.D., FAIMBE, FAANS, has been named the Executive Director of Integrative Neuroscience and Clinical Innovation, Professor and Vice Chair of the Department of Neurosurgery, and the JW Ruby Chair for the study of Neuroscience and Neurosurgery at the West Virginia University Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute, effective Tuesday, September 15.  Mon, 14 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -04002020-09-15T10:07:47-04:00