https://sole.hsc.wvu.edu/Apps/News/rss/SchoolofMedicine/Physiology-Pharmacology-and-Toxicology50 most recent storiesen-US4f820753-4238-4eff-9973-af7078c1ce8dhttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=hollander-named-chair-of-physiology-pharmacology-and-toxicologysomeducateJohn Hollander, Ph.D., has been named chair of the West Virginia University School of Medicine Department of Physiology, Pharmacology and Toxicology effective Dec. 1.Tue, 25 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -05002025-11-26T13:32:49-05:00754be420-e18f-4db9-8bed-44bcf6ad642ehttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-researchers-partner-with-investigators-acrossworld-to-develop-and-test-potential-new-obesity-tresomdiscoverResearchers at the West Virginia University School of Medicine have teamed up with investigators from across the globe to determine how a modified version of the natural compound salicylate can help patients reduce body fat and maintain a healthy body weight.Tue, 26 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-08-29T13:44:24-04:0078d42dfb-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 -04002025-07-22T09:24:48-04:002399d893-62a0-4252-9a1a-b74fd952b963https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-professor-eric-kelley-named-president-of-federation-of-american-societies-for-experimental-bioloEric E. Kelley, PhD, professor and associate chair of research in the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology at West Virginia University School of Medicine, was elected president of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB). His term began July 1, 2025.   A classically trained redox biologist, Dr. Kelley collaborates with experts in various related fields, including cardiology and oncology. He is actively involved in the Society for Redox Biology and Medicine (SfRBM), serving in multiple leadership positions, and was appointed by SfRBM to the FASEB Board of Directors and Science Policy Committee. Fri, 11 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-07-11T13:18:48-04:0085ccb006-33c8-4a2f-9222-058e2198e3f6https://wvutoday.wvu.edu/media-center-blog/2025/01/17/expert-pitch-wvu-toxicologist-warns-air-pollutants-from-california-fires-will-drift-hundreds-of-miles-away-triggering-breathing-and-cardiovascular-problemssomhealAs the deadly California fires persisted into a second week, a West Virginia University air quality expert said people within hundreds of miles may experience the effects.Fri, 17 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -05002025-01-24T13:49:12-05:001bd5f3cd-b9e5-4727-9a28-2d91d71118afhttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=hollander-named-interim-chair-of-physiology-pharmacology-and-toxicologysomempowerJohn Hollander, Ph.D., senior advisor for research development in the Office of Research and Graduate Education, will serve as interim chair of the Department of Physiology, Pharmacology and Toxicology, effective Sept. 1.Tue, 10 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -04002024-09-18T15:10:02-04:00912d4f0c-5241-41ae-8f29-4facda04046bhttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=seven-investigators-selected-for-wvctsi-research-scholar-programsomempowerThe West Virginia Clinical and Translational Science Institute (WVCTSI) has named seven faculty for the 2024-2026 Research Scholar Program.Thu, 25 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -04002024-08-15T12:59:13-04:004c165e82-e324-4b64-8d96-094f8c7cc54ehttps://www.dominionpost.com/2024/06/17/heat-wave-no-let-up-until-next-week/Tim Nurkiewicz, professor in the WVU School of Medicine, contributes to reporting from The Dominion Post about the heat wave across the region.Mon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -04002024-06-24T09:03:00-04:00392c56ac-dda6-438f-8986-6a1602f62239https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=roseane-santos-writes-top-200-pharmacards-for-health-professionalsWritten in Portuguese, Top 200+ PharmaCards for Health Professionals is a compilation of standardized cards with major pharmacological properties of commonly taught drugs including pharmacological class or category, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, indications, dosing, adverse effects, and contraindications. Providing these one-card summaries assists students to a successful completion of the courses and a better understanding of the use of drugs. The book contains information on more than 200 selected drugs which are commonly or importantly indicated for the treatment of diseases.Thu, 16 May 2024 00:00:00 -04002024-05-16T13:17:16-04:0062cad5f4-19f5-4102-9e4d-d360ffd254fdhttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=eric-kelley-named-faseb-president-electEric Kelley has been elected as president-elect of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB).Thu, 16 May 2024 00:00:00 -04002024-05-16T11:12:01-04:00315127a7-8ee8-4ead-b7e5-e601aebdc7a9https://enews.wvu.edu/articles/2024/05/01/seven-recognized-for-commitment-to-mentoring-undergraduate-students-in-researchsomenagaeSix faculty members and one graduate student were recently named recipients of the Travis Stimeling Award for Mentoring Undergraduates in Research. Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 -04002024-05-07T09:00:20-04:00cd67a808-1137-43df-9e4d-5cf1157797fdhttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=physiology-pharmacology-toxicology-creates-award-for-outstanding-achievements-in-medical-physiology-Funded by the Robert L. Robinson Pharmacology Endowment, these funds were designated by Dr. Robinson to be used at the discretion of the Chair of the WVU Department of Physiology, Pharmacology and Toxicology for purposes most beneficial to the Department. A graduate of Kansas University, Dr. Robinson received his Doctorate Degree in Pharmacology. He was one of the original faculty members of the School of Pharmacology at WVU. His career there spanned 29 years from 1959 until his retirement in 1988.Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -04002024-04-26T15:47:45-04:00a88eb097-0157-4478-b906-30352c8e752bhttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=26th-annual-julie-betschart-research-symposiumThe 26th annual Julie Betschart Research Symposium was held on Thursday, 4 April 2024. The research symposium is in tribute to Julie, a graduate student whom we lost to cancer in 1997. The event is a showcase of scientific presentations by our graduate students in the Cellular and Integrative Physiology program. Participating this year were:  Fri, 05 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -04002024-04-05T16:57:15-04:004e018453-bc11-4dd9-b2ed-01ede21138c4https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=robust-physiology-pharmacology-toxicology-presence-and-recognition-at-national-meetingLaboratories from the Department of Physiology, Pharmacology & Toxicology, and the Center for Inhalation Toxicology (iTOX) had a strong presence at the national Society of Toxicology (SOT) meeting in Salt Lake City, Utah (March 10-14). Faculty and laboratory members presented in numerous platform and poster sessions throughout the week and received multiple awards and chaired diverse sessions.Wed, 27 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -04002024-04-02T09:33:06-04:00fb7393c6-4cfd-47f0-85ee-aadf5e577176https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=history-of-physiology-pharmacology-toxicology-publishedThe History of Physiology and Pharmacology at West Virginia University 1965-2022 has been published and is available for download at https://researchrepository.wvu.edu/dpi-books/1/. Edited by Bob Goodman, chair of the department from 1998-2012, this book covers the events and people that shaped our department over the last 58 years. Many past and present members of the department contributed to this work. This work serves as an update to Dr. E. J. Van Liere's One Hundred Years of Physiology at West Virginia University, 1869-1969.Wed, 27 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -04002024-04-02T09:33:35-04:00d9e06bd7-57b3-4cae-8cf2-3e3977d2dfb4https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=physiology-pharmacology-toxicology-faculty-featured-in-wvu-magazineDepartment faculty members are featured in the "Research 2024" issue of WVU Magazine. The article, entitled "Booster Shot: Federal NIH Dollars Make Sense In Elevating WVU Research: Regional Economy," features Tim Nurkiewicz commenting on the value and recent achievements of the WVU Inhalation Facility. Also featured are images of Rosane Santos mentoring undergraduates engaged in research.Tue, 26 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -04002024-03-27T11:37:46-04:003b5afec8-85e8-41d3-9e6f-63933d212f45https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=burn-pits-complex-emissions-simulated-in-niehs-grantee-s-laboratoryWhen I talk with people about environmental health sciences research, I often point out that our field should strive to move beyond studying the health effects of just one chemical at a time. That is because in my view, to better understand how real-world environmental scenarios influence health outcomes, we must study as much of the totality of our everyday exposures as possible. After all, on a given day, we are exposed to not just one substance but rather many environmental agents that may interact in potentially harmful ways. Fortunately, NIEHS scientists and grant recipients are working to expand knowledge about these complex exposures.Tue, 05 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -05002023-12-05T11:28:14-05:00d57b1319-ba9b-4ede-871e-c22c64be13fahttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=interpretive-summary-effects-ofcentral-melanocortin-system-on-feed-intake-metabolic-hormones-and-insBy: Richard A Ehrhardt, Sarah L Giesy, Stanley M Hileman, Karen L Houseknecht, Yves R BoisclairThu, 30 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -05002024-01-22T10:14:15-05:00a6d2334c-eea9-4a7b-879e-eb6425bef3c0https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=planned-gift-distribution-provides-1-million-to-expand-graduate-student-opportunities-atwvu-school-oGraduate students in the Cellular and Integrative Physiology program at the West Virginia University School of Medicine will benefit from a late alumnus's legacy gift. A recent $1 million enhancement to the Dan Watts Endowment for Pharmacological Research and Education established by Dr. Thomas R. (Tom) Poole will further student research and education in the Department of Physiology, Pharmacology and Toxicology. Thu, 31 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-09-01T14:32:08-04:00572d0e20-1ae3-4506-804e-3bcabd32fe59https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=hussain-joins-editorial-board-of-leading-journalsDr. Salik Hussain Associate Professor in the Department of Physiology, Pharmacology and Toxicology recently joined editorial board of two international Journals.Mon, 21 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-08-22T09:25:06-04:00dd429472-4aa2-4320-8f59-90ab2c749f2dhttps://scrippsnews.com/stories/black-lung-cases-surge-miners-seek-relief-through-rule-proposal/somempowerFor Scripps News, Tim Nurkiewicz explains how improvements in mining technology have made it easier for coal miners to inhale silica dust, a contributor to black lung disease. Proposed federal changes for exposure limits are being considered.Sat, 12 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-08-16T10:28:12-04:00b5a6175b-48cd-4ce2-9627-de7069bd7dc3https://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2023/08/10/wvu-researchers-tracing-cause-of-diabetic-heart-disease-with-2m-in-federal-fundingsomdiscoverThere can be 6,000 mitochondria per cell in a heart cell. John Hollander with the WVU School of Medicine was recently awarded more than $2 million from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute to study mitochondria to help those with Type 2 diabetes.Thu, 10 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-08-16T10:29:50-04:00148fa909-f496-4521-bc5d-414d1db2f403https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=department-of-physiology-pharmacology-toxicology-welcomes-dr-jaelyn-currentsompurposeWe are excited to welcome Dr. Jaelyn Current as the newest teaching scientist in our Department. Dr. Current specializes in undergraduate physiology education. We believe her expertise will make valuable contributions to our education mission and have a positive impact on our students and trainees. Dr. Current recently commented on her joining the Department of Physiology, Pharmacology & Toxicology: Tue, 08 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-08-16T10:46:36-04:00b009688b-5f47-4573-882c-9678e4cbd263https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=school-of-medicine-announces-faculty-promotions-for-2023sompurposeThe West Virginia University School of Medicine recently awarded faculty members promotions that were effective July 1, 2023. Additionally, several faculty members were awarded emeriti status. Tue, 01 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-08-01T15:40:10-04:005b117f2a-60b5-4522-87e5-511003894527https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=t32-research-training-programsomengageSystems Toxicology (syTOX) is an integrated graduate training program that crosses several departments and colleges at WVU, as well as the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). Preceptors and trainees are drawn from the seven graduate programs in Biomedical Sciences, Engineering, Psychology, Public Health, and Health Outcomes (Pharmaceutical Systems & Policy) PhD Programs. The syTOX Program provides graduate students with strong training at the interface of the major physiologic systems and toxicology, with a programmatic focus around diverse inhalation exposures and the associated science/technology. are also proposed.Tue, 01 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-08-01T15:39:55-04:00c7e1c438-c99e-4279-b511-ea4e68bba23dhttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=the-big-picture-of-small-things-nanotoxicologyNanoparticles are manmade fibers, particulates, and other objects that are so small that when inhaled, they can escape the lungs and enter other body systems. Timothy Nurkiewicz, West Virginia University, studies the effects of these and other particulars. He discusses his inhalation and nanotoxicology research, as well as work with the National Guard on developing facemasks to protect against airborne diseases, with co-hosts Anne Chappelle and David Faulkner. About the Guest Timothy R. Nurkiewicz, PhD, is the E.J. Van Liere Medicine Professor and Chair of the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology at the West Virginia University (WVU) School of Medicine. He is also the Director of the WVU Inhalation Facilities and Center for Inhalation Toxicology (iTOX) and has been a guest researcher with the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health since 2008.Thu, 20 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-07-27T15:54:34-04:00d722489e-30a6-47f6-a7f0-01c61153523chttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=hashmi-shaver-named-to-assistant-dean-roles-effective-july-1sompurposeThe West Virginia University School of Medicine has named two faculty members to newly created assistant dean roles.Tue, 11 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-07-13T14:16:55-04:00419307f5-0b5d-4dd6-909c-93d98aac08d1https://www.wdtv.com/2023/06/07/how-you-can-stay-safe-amidst-wildfire-air-pollution/somhealRecently, you may have seen photos from around the east coast of hazy, smoky skies. That's due to wildfires in Canada. Timothy Nurkiewicz, director of the Center for Inahalation Toxicology and Systems Toxicology Training Program at WVU, says the most important thing you can do to be mindful of your health is to check the air quality.Thu, 08 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-06-27T11:22:21-04:00eb8f62a2-25b8-4d7d-adc7-7286653ce41chttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=the-school-of-medicine-commencementsompurposeThe School of Medicine Commencement was held Friday evening, May 12th. Two Cellular and Integrative Physiology doctoral students were hooded. Dr. Nairrita Majumder was hooded by her mentor, Dr. Salik Hussain. Dr. Julie Griffith was hooded by her co-mentors, Drs. Lizzie Bowdridge and Tim Nurkiewicz.Tue, 23 May 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-05-25T13:08:22-04:0065fbe605-bd14-4515-82f9-7f6543765405https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=dr-mark-paternostro-being-awarded-percival-l-maclachlan-awardsompurposePercival L. MacLachlan AwardTue, 23 May 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-05-25T13:09:32-04:00e0bccb0b-7931-432f-aa90-3e50d95e0696https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-health-sciences-community-showcases-research-during-2023-van-liere-research-conferencesomdiscoverThe West Virginia University Health Sciences community recently had the opportunity to showcase their work during the 2023 Van Liere Research Conference.Fri, 24 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -05002023-03-17T15:09:04-04:00ea24cdc7-8faa-4762-ae05-9e759afd5fb5https://www.wvpublic.org/health-science/2022-10-06/wvu-scientists-research-burn-pit-exposuressomdiscoverWest Virginia Public Broadcasting highlights work at WVU to better understand the effects of burn pit emissions on military members.Mon, 10 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04002022-10-17T08:54:16-04:0031ef0fea-deff-40e9-84fc-0742a4cf193bhttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=new-video-tour-available-for-morgantown-health-sciences-campussomengageThe West Virginia University Health Sciences Campus in Morgantown is the largest concentration of health care, research and health professions resources in West Virginia. To give prospective and current students, faculty and staff a look at our campus, a new video tour showcasing key locations is available at health.wvu.edu/morgantown-campus and on the WVU Health Sciences YouTube Channel.Mon, 10 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04002022-10-18T11:25:41-04:00d9339152-b6f8-4ad9-beb5-05fbb797d029https://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2022/09/20/wvu-researchers-sift-through-the-smoke-to-see-how-burn-pits-make-veterans-illsomdiscoverA campfire burns wood, but according to West Virginia University School of Medicine researcher Timothy Nurkiewicz, burn pits can consume things like batteries, bullets, jet fuel, surgical waste and human waste. Nurkiewicz, chair of the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, is studying how inhaling emissions from these burning and smoldering materials could lead to serious health problems in military veterans.Tue, 20 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04002022-09-23T15:39:43-04:00b4a10dcf-f5a2-46df-87d9-9f2f98677e72https://wvutoday.wvu.edu/media-center-blog/2022/08/04/expert-pitch-wvu-toxicologist-calls-passage-of-burn-pit-bill-critical-step-in-improving-veteran-healthA West Virginia University researcher with expertise in air pollution and inhalation exposures is available to discuss burn pits following this week's U.S. Senate passage of a bill expanding health care benefits for veterans who developed illnesses after being exposed to such pits.Thu, 04 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04002022-08-08T08:54:43-04:004eb4a23c-6a8e-44e1-8ae8-da0092d9f2aehttps://wvutoday.wvu.edu/media-center-blog/2022/07/14/wvu-researcher-says-gene-discovery-may-lead-to-new-tests-treatments-for-alzheimer-s-in-womensomhealWomen make up two-thirds of Americans who have Alzheimer's disease, yet scientists have yet to determine what makes them so susceptible to the condition. Bernard Schreurs, a researcher with the West Virginia University School of Medicine and Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute, directs the West Virginia Alzheimer's Disease Registry and studies sex-linked disparities in Alzheimer's.Thu, 14 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04002022-07-14T08:59:29-04:00e78e1ef6-0bda-47d5-9758-0aaa6ff26810https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=itox-collaborators-atminneapolis-va-recognized-for-burn-pit-exposure-researchMinneapolis VA seeks to hasten detection of burn pit-related disordersWed, 06 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04002022-07-07T10:38:43-04:001ff5f9b5-451d-41aa-a7c0-e917986b90e6https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-s-eric-kelley-named-faseb-vice-president-elect-for-science-policysompurposeEric E. Kelley, a classically trained redox biologist, was named Vice President-elect for Science Policy at the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB). His term begins July 1.Tue, 28 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04002022-06-30T10:10:40-04:000d001c18-147b-4fc1-8984-532bae9e2389https://wvutoday.wvu.edu/media-center-blog/2022/06/27/expert-pitch-fda-s-juul-ban-could-help-appalachia-but-prove-futile-without-follow-up-measures-wvu-researchers-sayDr. Mark Olfert was recently quoted in the FDA's ban of Juul devices. Dr. Olfert is a joint professor in the department and a member of the Inhalation of Toxicology (iTox).Tue, 28 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04002022-06-28T11:09:06-04:00e90f8de4-13a6-4749-9499-5b991adc20f8https://www.wboy.com/news/health/wvu-researchers-say-juul-ban-could-prove-futile/Mark Olfert and Sunil Sharma are making cases for more widespread action now that a Food and Drug Administration ban on Juul's sales of electronic cigarettes is on hold.Mon, 27 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04002022-07-11T14:28:12-04:00d0f58f8b-0448-4e7b-8bc8-1075a62de27dhttps://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2022/06/21/new-wvu-program-trains-next-generation-of-toxicologists-to-collect-analyze-air-samples-from-mining-fracking-sitesWest Virginia University is launching a toxicology training program that offers students something no other academic program does: experience collecting air samples, identifying the toxicants they contain and determining how those toxicants might harm a community's health.Tue, 21 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04002022-06-21T09:37:35-04:00630c2b53-9f06-4701-8ddc-c485e50d9ae9https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=itox-trainees-win-multiple-awards-at-regional-toxicology-meetingWe would like to recognize the achievements of our trainees in the Department of Physiology & Pharmacology, and the Center for Inhalation Toxicology (iTOX). The following trainees received awards at the 35th annual meeting of the Allegheny-Erie Society of Toxicology Regional Chapter: Evan DeVallance Ph.D. (Best Postdoctoral Podium Presentation), Julie Griffith M.S. (Best Graduate Student Podium Presentation), Nairrita Majumder M.S. (Best Graduate Student Poster Presentation), and Kallie Schafner (Best Undergraduate Podium Presentation). The meeting was held on campus at the Erickson Alumni Center and showcased toxicology research conducted at regional academic institutes, industries, and government agencies.Wed, 08 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04002022-06-09T14:27:30-04:00f844aa4f-2bab-467c-900a-ae54bc43b191https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=department-faculty-selected-to-lead-premier-toxicology-journalWe are excited to announce that Dr. Aaron Erdely (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, and adjunct Professor of Physiology & Pharmacology) has been appointed Editor-in-Chief of Particle and Fibre Toxicology, one of the premiere international journals in the diverse field of inhalation toxicology. Simultaneously, Dr. Timothy Nurkiewicz has accepted the role of Associate Editor, and Drs. Salik Hussain and Vamsi Kodali have been selected to serve on the Editorial Board in support of the journal's new directions under Dr. Erdely's leadership.Tue, 07 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04002022-08-11T07:42:49-04:0006b89ab6-4066-4303-bbd6-beee492168f9https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=school-of-medicine-researchers-work-on-air-pollution-receives-multiple-awards-at-2022-society-of-toxSalik Hussain, DVM, Ph.D., and graduate student, Nairrita Majumder, recently received awards at the 2022 Society of Toxicology annual meeting.Fri, 06 May 2022 00:00:00 -04002022-05-09T09:32:08-04:004e14404b-c4ad-47c5-9913-fa483c01bb98https://enews.wvu.edu/articles/2022/04/19/wvu-recognizes-three-faculty-members-as-foundation-outstanding-teachers-for-2022Each spring, West Virginia University recognizes selected faculty members for their exceptional and innovative teaching. This year, the 2022 WVU Foundation Awards for Outstanding Teaching honors three faculty members, including Mark Paternostro, professor, teaching scientist and associate chair for education in the School of Medicine's Department of Physiology and Pharmacology.Tue, 19 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04002022-04-19T14:04:05-04:00c40b1be9-f513-48f6-87b7-c6ca28370233https://enews.wvu.edu/articles/2022/04/05/fourth-annual-wvu-research-week-kicks-offsomdiscoverWest Virginia University's 4th annual Research Week will highlight and celebrate the faculty, staff and students who shape the University as a top-tier, R1 research institution.Tue, 05 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04002022-05-31T10:55:22-04:008260e583-95c1-4991-a63b-b1439ac1098fhttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=a-hands-on-leadership-approach-empowersnext-generation-of-researcherssomeducateTraining the next generation of researchers has been at the forefront of the West Virginia Clinical and Translational Science Institute's mission since its inception.Wed, 23 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05002025-04-22T15:02:13-04:00dd99536c-4144-4df7-a040-3e4cfb7be483https://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2022/01/13/nih-awards-wvu-2-million-to-study-link-between-alzheimer-s-disease-chronic-stressOne in nine Americans age 65 or older has Alzheimer's disease, according to the Alzheimer's Association. That's about 6.2 million people. If current trends continue, that number will likely swell to 12.7 million by 2050. Paul Chantler—a researcher with the West Virginia University School of Medicine—is working to change those trends. Thu, 13 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05002022-05-11T15:08:40-04:0029595007-4ad4-4752-a73d-9470790871c1https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=dr-bob-goodman-retirescstankos@hsc.wvu.eduDr. Bob Goodman retired from the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology on July 31, 2021, after more than 40 years of service to West Virginia University.Wed, 01 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -04002021-09-02T09:36:39-04:000e8078da-2ccd-4ca1-b271-55ac358c355dhttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=department-of-physiology-and-pharmacology-julie-betschart-symposium-winnersDepartment of Physiology and PharmacologyFri, 20 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -04002021-08-23T15:00:57-04:00