https://sole.hsc.wvu.edu/Apps/News/rss/SchoolofMedicine/Radiation-Oncology50 most recent storiesen-US7eb37d31-444d-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 -04002025-10-22T16:54:34-04:0078d42dfb-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 -04002025-07-22T09:24:48-04:00d2c2e49f-69f5-49af-985d-7753718a3b3ehttps://www.timeswv.com/news/local_news/epa-oks-3-1-million-more-time-to-clean-up-fairmont-brine-plant/article_a543d94a-6191-11ef-bbb8-fbb68090ec14.htmlRamon Alfredo Siochi, director of medical physics in the WVU School of Medicine, contributes to reporting from Times West Virginian about the Fairmont Brine Plant.Sat, 24 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -04002024-08-27T09:27:38-04:0000a28f13-d78c-45ba-b2ec-ca85d16bb25ahttps://wvumedicine.org/news-feed/news-article/?cat=WVU-Medicine&sec=Front-Page&headline=wvu-cancer-institute-making-investments-in-cancer-care-research-with-50m-commitment-from-stateThe WVU Cancer Institute continues to work toward National Cancer Institute (NCI) designation as it begins making investments in cancer care and research utilizing the $50 million commitment from the State of West Virginia announced last summer.Thu, 04 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -05002024-01-05T15:09:38-05:00a0a60e55-db65-4de0-bb1e-2a3e172a9b78https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=clump-named-chair-of-radiation-oncologyThe WVU School of Medicine Department of Radiation Oncology has named David Anthony "Andy" Clump, M.D., Ph.D., as the new department chair, effective Sept. 19, 2022.Thu, 14 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04002022-07-14T12:32:40-04:00deed23c0-7bfd-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 -04002022-06-30T14:23:42-04:0035df0881-351e-4973-92c8-ec1ea9bcc16dhttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=shaikh-named-department-of-radiation-oncology-interim-chairThe WVU School of Medicine's Department of Radiation Oncology has named Parvez Shaikh, M.D. as interim chair, effective Dec. 12, 2021.Fri, 21 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05002022-01-21T12:23:24-05:00fbfd84da-fce1-4258-943a-99314404a2behttps://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2021/07/13/-100-000-parameters-wvu-researcher-leads-effort-to-reduce-data-transfer-error-in-radiation-therapyJust as helicopter traffic reporters use their "bird's eye view" to route drivers around roadblocks safely, radiation oncologists treating a variety of cancers can use new guidelines developed by a West Virginia University researcher to reduce mistakes in data transfer and more safely treat their patients.Tue, 13 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -04002021-07-13T10:14:30-04:00fd7a5235-e6f7-4d5a-96bd-9b5996727ee8https://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2021/06/28/huggins-homecoming-raises-150k-to-support-wvu-cancer-instituteThe inaugural Huggins Homecoming in Cincinnati raised more than $150,000 to bolster cancer care and research at the WVU Cancer Institute. The Huggins Homecoming festivities welcomed West Virginia University Men's Basketball Coach Bob Huggins back to the Queen City – which he called home during his tenure at the University of Cincinnati, from 1989 to 2005 – for three events to support the Norma Mae Huggins Endowment Fund at the WVU Foundation. Huggins established the memorial fund after his mother lost her battle with colon cancer in 2003. Mon, 28 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -04002021-07-19T13:53:21-04:001e52b4d7-1e86-42ee-b89f-39f55112e6c2https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=annual-wvu-medicine-farmers-market-begins-june-30Now in its 12th season, the annual WVU Medicine Farmers Market is an amazing onsite resource to purchase everything from fresh produce to lunch food from local restaurant vendors.Fri, 25 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -04002022-03-31T13:19:20-04:00c2f5b4a1-a39d-4a47-b4f7-2dacc89259adhttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=updated-mask-guidelines-for-wvu-medicine-and-wvu-health-sciences-centercovid19covid-19WVU Medicine requires face coverings for patients and healthcare workers in all hospital and clinic areas. All patients and individuals who are not fully vaccinated against COVID-19 are required to wear face coverings upon entering the WVU Health Sciences Center.Mon, 21 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -04002022-03-31T13:19:33-04:0008532bcb-2d0a-4166-b4f6-03a9f00593e1https://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2021/06/17/wvu-to-offer-students-employees-incentives-for-covid-19-vaccine-verificationcovid19covid-19West Virginia University will begin an incentive program for students and employees who have verified their COVID-19 vaccine by Aug. 1.Thu, 17 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -04002022-03-31T13:19:43-04:00