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WVU neuroscientists fine-tune zinc activity to improve messaging in brain
Thursday, March 20, 2025
West Virginia University neuroscientists have discovered a way to control how much zinc is released to specific locations in the brain. The essential mineral plays a major role in the organ’s function, including improving memory and lessening symptoms of some neurological disorders, but getting the right amount to the right place is key.Read WVU neuroscientists fine-tune zinc activity to improve messaging in brain full story
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Dr. Preston Seaberg named Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Medical Education at WVU’s School of Medicine Charleston Campus.
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Preston Seaberg, MD, FACP has been named Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Medical Education at West Virginia University’s School of Medicine Charleston Campus. Dr. Seaberg is an assistant professor in the department of internal medicine, where he is a generalist and, currently, an associate program director. “Despite being busy with the IM residency, Dr. Seaberg has always found time to engage with important school of medicine committees, such as CAPS, and to engage with our medical students, who are often effusive when discussing Dr. Seaberg,” said Dr. James R. Campbell, associate vice president for health sciences and dean of the school of medicine at WVU’s Charleston Campus. “He’s clearly a beloved mentor and someone who takes an interest in both core education and external endeavors, such as CHASM and other student special interests.” In this role, Dr. Seaberg will work with the dean’s office and student services, ensuring high standards of curriculum delivery, fostering a positive learning environment, and promoting excellence in medical education in the WVU School of Medicine Charleston regional campus. "What a privilege it's been already to work with our medical students as a faculty member,” Dr. Seaberg said. “I'm excited and honored to partner with them and the School of Medicine in this role, and I'll work hard to live up to the high standards of this ever-expanding part of my identity: being a Mountaineer. Let's go!" Dr. Seaberg is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, and completed his internal medicine residency and internship at Mayo Clinic in Arizona. For more information on the Charleston Campus, visit medicine.wvu.edu/charleston. -
WVU in the News: West Virginia University holds White Coat Ceremony for medical students
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WBOY) — On Saturday West Virginia University held a White Coat Ceremony for the Class of 2027. -
WVU in the News: WVU hosts inaugural dance class for people with Parkinson’s Disease
Monday, March 17, 2025
WVU hosted “Dance for PD” class on Friday, which is a dance class program for people with Parkinson’s Disease put on by the Mark Morris Dance Group in New York.Read WVU in the News: WVU hosts inaugural dance class for people with Parkinson’s Disease full story
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A Remarkable Woman: Dr. Kerri Woodberry
Friday, March 14, 2025
Each week during March, which is Women’s History Month, WBOY 12 News and Homefinders Plus Real Estate are honoring remarkable women who have not only made a difference in West Virginia but also across the country. This week’s honoree is WVU Medicine’s Kerri Woodberry, MD.