https://sole.hsc.wvu.edu/apps/news/rss/SchoolofMedicine50 most recent storiesen-US99c29f24-63c9-4768-9f48-71fd1490bd0ehttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=students-collaborate-across-disciplines-in-parkinson-s-disease-music-movement-and-voice-groupsomhealThe beating of drums echoes, followed by the tapping of rhythm sticks. The room fills with movement and sound as patients sing along to "Country Roads."  Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-05-01T13:53:57-04:00bdbbf9c9-b66c-4677-b16c-cc28453a7049https://wvuf.org/news-and-publications/news/2026/04/28/driven-by-family-wvu-medical-student-strives-to-help-as-many-families-as-possible-with-scholarship-support?utm_source=cision-digest&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=general&utm_id=strat-comm&utm_content=gen2881somempowerWest Virginia University School of Medicine student Jonathan "Tucker" Bennett is on a mission to save others through emergency medicine. He is graduating in May with his medical degree at WVU thanks to private support from the The Health Plan Medicine Scholarship and the George and Ethel Curry Medical Scholarship, combined with community aid from the Hinton Area Foundation.Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-04-30T09:26:42-04:00562d7dd1-9a8d-40ea-a8a2-c00d838b1ec0https://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2026/04/27/5-wvu-bucklew-scholars-chosen-as-2026-foundation-scholars?utm_source=cision-news-release&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=pres-benson&utm_id=strat-comm&utm_content=gen2878someducateTwenty incoming West Virginia University students from across the Mountain State who are driven by shared passions for innovation and service have been named the 2026-27 cohort of Bucklew Scholars. From this distinguished group of students, five have been selected as Foundation Scholars, the highest academic scholarship the University awards.Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-04-30T09:33:57-04:0096d2163a-d79e-43c5-b774-ef7c5711f176https://www.wvnews.com/wvumedicine/wvu-rockefeller-neuroscience-institute-expanding-efforts-to-address-epilepsy/article_6763b503-fd3c-4a74-bcd6-0c8b302de0c0.htmlPhysicians at the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute (RNI) believe that epilepsy cases in West Virginia are critically underreported, leading to expansion of services to diagnose and treat as many patients as possible.Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-04-27T12:03:43-04:003b1a9ed9-9465-468e-807a-8cf0b167efbehttps://www.post-gazette.com/news/health/2026/04/26/spiders-arachnophobia/stories/202604260026For the millions afflicted with arachnophobia — even those living in places like Western Pennsylvania, where spiders pose little real danger — that question feels anything but simple or lighthearted.Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-04-27T12:01:41-04:00e1c537c1-672f-4522-9f0c-44d2b38ae3fdhttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-innews-wvu-expert-shares-information-about-deadly-chemicalTwo people were killed and dozens injured, including emergency responders, after a volatile reaction at a chemical manufacturing facility in Nitro, West Virginia on Wednesday April 22, 2026. A chemical reaction occurred at Catalyst Refiners Inc. during a cleaning process involving a tank at the facility, creating hydrogen sulfide.Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-04-27T11:56:51-04:00bda2d5bc-04de-4871-a6ed-533daab880c4https://oncodaily.com/dialogues/richard-goldberg-colorectal-cancer490949In this interview, hosted by Dr. Amalya Sargsyan, renowned GI oncologist Dr. Richard M. Goldberg, Director Emeritus of the West Virginia University Cancer Institute and Professor Emeritus at West Virginia University in Morgantown, explores the evolving landscape of colorectal cancer treatment, with a particular focus on the growing challenge of young-onset disease.Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-04-27T11:10:54-04:003c6133e1-6206-4df4-8bc3-c8c6ee1e6b71https://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2026/04/23/4-wvu-students-named-goldwater-scholars-marking-university-first?utm_source=cision-news-release&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=general&utm_id=strat-comm&utm_content=gen2825somempowerFor the first time, West Virginia University has four recipients of the Goldwater Scholarship, the nation's premier undergraduate scholarship in mathematics, engineering and natural sciences that supports students with a strong commitment to research careers.Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-04-30T09:34:23-04:00e88aeb7c-a445-4409-9a90-fce6eafd0bfehttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-eye-institute-outreach-initiative-provides-residents-with-opportunity-to-deliver-critical-visionsomenageAn outreach initiative at the West Virginia University Eye Institute and Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences is providing a unique training opportunity for ophthalmology residents, as they travel to the state's lone specialized school for blind and deaf children to deliver critical vision evaluation services.Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-04-23T08:43:20-04:00fbf112b1-71b2-4bd8-a1a5-c8e6cded147chttps://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2847793Researchers, including Health Communications Researcher at WVU Cancer Institute Dannell Boatman, EdD, MS, share new information on how mRNA Vaccines can help treat cancer and what the involved risks are. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-04-20T12:18:13-04:007f877d87-8475-4990-be68-8515198666cfhttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-innews-wvu-medicine-announces-350-million-towards-projects-across-west-virginiaThe West Virginia University Health System Board of Directors has approved a plan to invest hundreds of millions of dollars into healthcare facilities in West Virginia and the surrounding region.Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-04-20T13:25:41-04:009c9adc0e-fc49-4177-ac98-198646409cf3https://creativeartsandmedia.wvu.edu/news/articles/2026/04/09/wvu-dancers-excellence-on-display-at-spring-conferencessomempowerIn March, 19 WVU Dance majors and several faculty members traveled to Athens, Ohio, for the American College Dance Association East-Central Conference, hosted this year by Ohio University. During the conference, students and faculty have opportunities to present their own creative work for adjudication and feedback; attend workshops, classes and panel discussions with dance professionals; network with artists in the field and build connections and friendships with dancers from other higher ed institutions.Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-04-17T10:08:29-04:00836fad3b-afc7-4ca9-a6c6-2a3b5835597ehttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=physician-assistant-studies-program-holds-white-coat-ceremony-students-begin-clinical-rotations_1someducateThe West Virginia University School of Medicine's Physician Assistant Studies program hosted a white coat ceremony for 25 students on Sunday, April 12, at the Okey Patteson Auditorium in the WVU Health Sciences Center in Morgantown. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-04-21T09:15:30-04:0059f3b2a9-ffcf-4d6e-a7e0-f23c2450ac01https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=medical-students-podcast-explores-careers-of-rural-physiciansJust an hour's drive from her hometown of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, across the state line, West Virginia University School of Medicine student Veronica Gibbons discovered a different landscape in healthcare. The contrast between urban and rural physicians' day-to-day routines prompted her to launch a podcast that delivers insight for doctors and students.Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-04-23T11:05:42-04:00add0b21b-bf14-4fe1-9578-490f4cf1aaf2https://www.wboy.com/news/monongalia/25-physician-assistant-students-receive-white-coats/amp/Students in the physician assistant program at West Virginia University received their white coats on Sunday.Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-04-14T09:36:02-04:002a388b31-82c7-4e2c-b1be-6ff67fc75527https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-recognized-with-gold-status-for-exercise-is-medicine-on-campussomdiscoverThe West Virginia University School of Medicine has been awarded gold status, the highest level attainable, for its membership in Exercise is Medicine®, a global health initiative managed by the American College of Sports Medicine. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-04-17T10:09:35-04:00363e65c4-1bea-49fa-9ea8-ce8c269e3dd5https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=doctor-s-gift-expands-training-in-prehospital-and-wilderness-medicine-at-wvusomhealFor retired West Virginia University alum and Professor Emeritus Dr. William D. "Bill" Rose, a career in medicine has been defined by service, innovation and a commitment to teaching the next generation.Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-04-10T14:29:17-04:004a0c279e-aa8c-4934-9846-7f57c96a47ddhttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=by-studying-cells-decision-making-wvu-researchers-learn-how-glucose-drives-diseasesomdiscoverScientists at West Virginia University are researching ways to fine-tune how cells use the simple sugar glucose and determine how the process is sometimes disrupted, leading to diseases such as cancer, diabetes and inflammation. By defining the mechanisms that control this pathway, the researchers aim to identify new strategies for therapeutic intervention.Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-04-10T14:29:39-04:00cebfc738-9169-4dc4-a839-eb9a4afcf80dhttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=respiratory-therapy-students-participate-in-critical-care-transport-simulationsomenagaeStudents in the Respiratory Therapy program at the WVU School of Medicine gained hands-on critical care transport experience through a simulation led by experts from WVU Medicine. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-04-10T14:30:14-04:007a5a6bc0-251a-4960-9aef-284e7fc0e9fehttps://www.thedaonline.com/news/wvu-experts-warn-of-rising-nicotine-pouch-use-negative-health-effects/article_53a1a08c-ba77-451a-abf6-44f52661014d.htmlSeveral West Virginia University nicotine experts are warning that nicotine pouch usage is on the rise, and that the product can have detrimental effects on students.Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-04-13T08:45:41-04:0016271da6-6453-4530-9d26-c67c3e3af424https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=local-blind-and-visually-impaired-youth-featured-in-new-documentary-highlighting-wvu-s-children-s-visomempowerSeven students enrolled in the West Virginia University Eye Institute's Children's Vision Rehabilitation Program (CVRP) got to experience what life is like as a movie star, as they walked down the red carpet to cheers from family, friends and the dedicated team of professionals who have helped shape their educational journeys.Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-04-10T14:30:31-04:00c7b78145-9989-447c-ab58-7db6a6ffc969https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=master-of-science-in-medical-laboratory-science-program-to-hold-virtual-open-house_7somenagaeStudents 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 April 23 at 4 p.m. via Zoom. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-04-08T14:24:28-04:00b30523c2-3524-40e8-a12e-fc06b5722967https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-offers-free-reading-spelling-and-writing-camp-this-summer-for-area-youthssomeducateThe Division of Communication Sciences and Disorders within the West Virginia University School of Medicine will be offering a no-cost therapeutic summer camp to help elementary-aged children with reading, spelling and writing.Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-04-08T14:24:43-04:00992b26cf-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 -04002026-04-06T11:18:50-04:00dd8da20f-154b-46d1-a2ac-fbef53f59365https://www.wboy.com/news/monongalia/west-virginia-university/pin-ceremony-held-for-wvu-occupational-therapy-graduates/amp/The next generation of occupational therapists made their way to WVU's Okey Patteson Auditorium to receive their coats and pins on Sunday, marking the graduates transition from student to professional.Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-04-06T11:11:23-04:0021352dfd-2ac2-41c9-9668-587b4cd3c290https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-school-of-medicine-occupational-therapy-students-receive-white-coats-begin-clinical-rotatio_1somempowerThe West Virginia University School of Medicine's Division of Occupational Therapy hosted a white coat ceremony for 32 master's and doctoral program students on Sunday, March 29, at the Okey Patteson Auditorium in the WVU Health Sciences Center in Morgantown. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-04-08T14:25:07-04:00409e9c9e-7810-4070-8626-84d794c77c4dhttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-school-of-medicine-eastern-campus-class-of-2026-celebrates-match-daysomeducateThe West Virginia University School of Medicine's Eastern Campus recently celebrated Match Day, where fourth-year medical students received their letters and learned where they will spend the next several years completing their residency training.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-04-01T14:35:09-04:00fcf6cb78-c550-43c2-9887-96e574de3224https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-innews-statewide-increase-in-higher-education-funding-welcomed-by-wvu-officialsWVU officials are very grateful for increased funding from the state legislature and are looking forward to the challenges it will help them address.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-03-30T14:32:34-04:00449e6574-959e-4e03-9604-6c621067c1f4https://www.news-medical.net/news/20260326/GLP-1-medications-show-mixed-effects-on-body-contouring-outcomes.aspxFor patients undergoing body contouring surgery to remove excess abdominal skin after massive weight loss, use of GLP-1 weight-loss medications may have mixed effects on complication risks, suggests a study in the April issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-03-30T11:42:23-04:006cb73640-c37a-4769-b43d-1c5daebb3a19https://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2026/03/26/wvu-day-of-giving-brings-in-over-22m-to-make-a-difference-across-the-universitysomempowerSupporters of West Virginia University made a record number of gifts and contributed more than $22 million during the University's ninth Day of Giving Wednesday (March 25). Over 24 hours, alumni and friends provided more than 11,000 gifts to make an impact across the University system, including WVU Health Sciences, WVU Medicine, WVU Athletics, and regional campuses in Keyser and Beckley.Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-04-06T09:16:50-04:0005d2b9e8-e299-4e19-8bbb-89890b2f1e03https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=harpers-ferry-rural-family-medicine-welcomes-newly-matched-residents-for-2026somempowerThe West Virginia University School of Medicine's Eastern Campus will welcome six new residents to the Harpers Ferry Rural Family Medicine Residency Program during the next educational year.Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-03-25T14:53:42-04:0056eaade8-4530-4e31-8048-9dc109181e34https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=berkeley-medical-center-internal-medicine-residency-program-welcomes-newly-matched-residents-for-202someducateThe West Virginia University School of Medicine's Eastern Campus will welcome six new residents to the Berkeley Medical Center Internal Medicine Residency Program in July.Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-03-25T14:54:03-04:0056eb0ea0-68bf-4210-935e-3d23a91be706https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-innews-pittsburgh-developed-ai-tool-now-in-use-across-wvu-medicine-s-25-hospital-network