When oral cancers are advanced and invade the jawbone, patients need to have their jawbone removed, along with the teeth. The jawbone can be reconstructed using fibular bone, but cancer patients usually have to wait many months or even years to get prosthetic teeth after their cancer treatment.
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Four West Virginia University researchers will take strategic approaches to studying the Mountain State’s vast water resources from aquatic life to the economic effects of environmental restoration and measuring the sources of erosion to dealing with acid mine drainage in short- and long-term situations.
With an increase in the number of people living with chronic disease, the World Health Organization has identified rehabilitation as a priority healthy strategy for the 21st century and, to help lead that strategy, a West Virginia University researcher.
The Office of Undergraduate Research will hold its 13th Annual Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium Thursday (July 29) beginning at 11 a.m. More than 100 undergraduates who are participating in summer research will present their work and creative endeavors. WVU faculty and staff are invited and encouraged to attend.
For the past nine years, West Virginia University has been a loyal member of the Big 12 Conference. We have valued the partnership with the other nine members and have served the league as a prestigious academic institution and a nationally recognized athletics program. We are disappointed that two of our Big 12 institutions have indicated their intent not to extend their media rights beyond 2025.
This monthly meeting will provide the opportunity for the Shared Services team to share updates on key initiatives and hear directly from our current and future customers.