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WVU researchers pursue blood test for colorectal cancer
Monday, March 4, 2019
Researchers at the West Virginia University Cancer Institute are evaluating a first-of-its-kind blood test for detecting colorectal cancer. Their findings may help propel the test toward inclusion in the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force’s recommendations for colorectal cancer screening.Read WVU researchers pursue blood test for colorectal cancer full story
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WVU in the News: WVU expert participates in subcommittee hearing
Monday, March 4, 2019
WASHINGTON, D.C.-(WTAP) A Senate subcommittee hearing examining the opioid epidemic featured an expert from West Virginia University on addiction.Read WVU in the News: WVU expert participates in subcommittee hearing full story
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WVU neuroscientist explores fighting weight gain with darkness
Wednesday, February 27, 2019
A novel way to treat weight gain may involve limiting our exposure to light at night—whether that light comes from our bedside lamps, the light pollution that sneaks through our windows or the electronic devices we use as we drift off to sleep.Read WVU neuroscientist explores fighting weight gain with darkness full story
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Health Sciences students can study abroad in Ecuador this summer
Wednesday, February 27, 2019
A two-week seminar course in Guayaquil, Ecuador from June 15-29 will explore key issues in global health, with a focus on comparative medicine between North and South American countries.Read Health Sciences students can study abroad in Ecuador this summer full story
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Campus Conversation at WVU Health Sciences Center: House Bill 2519 “campus carry”
Wednesday, February 27, 2019
West Virginia University faculty, staff and students are invited to join an open conversation Thursday (Feb. 28) at noon at the Okey Patteson Auditorium at the Health Sciences Center on House Bill 2519, which commonly is referred to as “campus carry.” The bill currently is making its way through the West Virginia Legislature and would permit concealed weapons to be carried in designated areas on campus by concealed weapons license holders.Read Campus Conversation at WVU Health Sciences Center: House Bill 2519 “campus carry” full story
