As a modern land-grant R1 university, one way that West Virginia University fulfills its purpose is through meaningful research that offers better health and greater prosperity for our state and beyond. We are transforming health care through innovation — and the nation is taking notice.
The WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute is advancing neuroscience and improving the lives of people with neurological and mental health conditions to address our most pressing challenges. The New England Journal of Medicine recently featured initial results utilizing focused ultrasound and antibody infusion resulting in the reduction of brain amyloid plaques for Alzheimer’s patients.
This Sunday (Jan. 14), “60 Minutes” is scheduled to air a two-segment special featuring the work discussed in the NEJM and the never-before-released results of the RNI’s addiction efforts utilizing focused ultrasound. The episode airs following NFL football on CBS, typically around 7 p.m.
Clips and full episodes are available after the show at cbsnews.com/60-minutes.
You can learn more about the research and how to support the RNI at rni.wvumedicine.org.