WVU researchers working to stop cancer-growth protein
What do one in five breast cancers have in common? Large amounts of a protein called HER2 (or human epidermal growth factor receptor 2). “Every healthy cell produces a normal Read More
CALL FOR PROPOSALS: Instrumentation and Innovation Grants
West Virginia Science & Research, a division of the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission, announces a call for proposals regarding the next round of Instrumentation and Innovation grants. These Read More
Marshall School of Medicine researcher receives exploratory NIH funding
A Marshall University researcher has received new funding from the National Institutes of Health to explore how tobacco flavorants alter nicotine addiction. Brandon J. Henderson, Ph.D., an assistant professor in Read More
Marshall School of Pharmacy, School of Medicine researchers identify inflammatory biomarkers in T cells
The Marshall University School of Pharmacy, in collaboration with the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine Genomics Core, recently released a new study that explores human T cell Read More
W.Va. State University to Host Undergraduate Research Symposium
West Virginia State University (WVSU) will host its annual Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) program symposium Friday, July 27, at 9 a.m. in the Hamblin Hall Auditorium on campus. The Read More
West Liberty biology department scores big at international conference
Dr. Zachary Loughman and 11 College of Science students attended the 22nd International Association of Astacology (IAA) meeting in Pittsburgh recently and came home winners. “This was the first international meeting I have Read More
WVU researcher investigates risk for opioid overdose in rural West Virginia
Drug overdose deaths are on the rise in rural areas, and in some cases are overtaking death rates in urban areas. But unlike urban areas, there is little data about Read More
WVU opens new research facility to extract valuable rare earths from acid mine drainage
West Virginia University researchers are opening a new facility to capture valuable materials from a novel source – acid mine drainage from coal mining – turning the unwanted waste into critical Read More
Speech and Hearing Center first in state to offer Parkinson’s Disease voice treatment
The Marshall University Speech and Hearing Center is the first clinic in West Virginia to offer an innovative voice treatment for individuals with Parkinson’s Disease. The new therapy regime, SPEAK OUT! And Read More
Ninth graders welcomed for summer health science institute
Marshall University will welcome 115 rising ninth grade students from around the entire state of West Virginia next week for its annual Health Science and Technology Academy (HSTA) Summer Institute, Read More