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WVU in the News: Dr. Javier Cárdenas recognized for his work with domestic violence survivors
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Javier Cárdenas, M.D., director of the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute’s (RNI) Concussion and Brain Injury Clinic, received the 2025 Purple Ribbon Award from the West Virginia Coalition Against Domestic Violence at its Annual Luncheon and Award Ceremony yesterday (Oct. 23) in Charleston. -
WVU in the News: First day of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorder Symposium
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
The first day of the Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Symposium took place at the Grand Central Church of Christ in Vienna.Read WVU in the News: First day of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorder Symposium full story
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WVU in the News: Using Ultrasound to Open the Blood-Brain Barrier
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
When Graeme F. Woodworth, MD, decided to focus his research efforts on glioblastomas, “everybody thought it was a dead end,” the neurosurgeon recalled. Glioblastoma is treated the same way today as it was in 2005, said Woodworth, professor and chair of neurosurgery at the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland.Read WVU in the News: Using Ultrasound to Open the Blood-Brain Barrier full story
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WVU in the News: WVU research finds men more likely than women to drink while using fentanyl, meth
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Ask almost anyone what’s driving overdose deaths nowadays, and they’ll likely have one answer: fentanyl. Nearly 67% of last year’s overdose deaths in Pennsylvania involved fentanyl, per state data — research from West Virginia University suggests that alcohol may be amplifying the danger, especially for men. -
WVU to celebrate Appalachian traditions during 78th annual Mountaineer Week
Monday, October 27, 2025
The 78th annual Mountaineer Week celebration of Appalachian heritage begins Monday (Nov. 3) and continues through Sunday, Nov. 9. During the week, students, faculty, staff and visitors can enjoy cultural demonstrations, music, storytelling, food and crafts from the Appalachian region.Read WVU to celebrate Appalachian traditions during 78th annual Mountaineer Week full story