Unit News

Showing items through of articles.
  • WVU researcher investigates role of misfolded proteins in Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and Huntington’s disease

    Monday, April 2, 2018

    Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and Huntington’s disease may have more in common than their effects on the functions of the brain and spinal cord. And finding that common thread could lead to a treatment that could work for all three.

    Read WVU researcher investigates role of misfolded proteins in Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and Huntington’s disease full story

  • WVU to host suicide prevention expert April 4

    Wednesday, March 28, 2018

    The WVU Health Sciences Center will host suicide prevention expert, Michael Hogan, Ph.D., who currently works as a consultant and advisor on high-urgency mental health issues including suicide prevention. The event will be held Wednesday, April 4 from 1 to 2 p.m. in G17-Hostler Auditorium. Students, faculty, and staff are welcome to attend.

    Read WVU to host suicide prevention expert April 4 full story

  • Ducatman to present Medicine Grand Rounds

    Tuesday, March 27, 2018

    Dr. Alan Ducatman, School of Public Health professor in Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences, will present "25 Years of Toxic Exposures" as part of Medicine Grand Rounds on April 13. The lecture will be 8:00-9:00 am in the Fukushima Auditorium, HSC-N.

    Read Ducatman to present Medicine Grand Rounds full story

  • School board donation to benefit cancer research

    Friday, March 23, 2018

    The Monongalia County Board of Education has made a donation to the WVU Cancer Institute to support clinical research.

    Read School board donation to benefit cancer research full story

  • WVU Cancer Institute to celebrate 33rd Annual Spring Gala

    Thursday, March 22, 2018

    Supporters of the WVU Cancer Institute will celebrate the Cancer Institute’s history of excellence in cancer treatment, prevention, and research during the 33rd Annual Spring Gala, which will be held April 27 and 28 at The Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia.

    Read WVU Cancer Institute to celebrate 33rd Annual Spring Gala full story