Research Assistant Professor Brian Hendricks, recently had the opportunity to share his knowledge about using geographic information system technology in the field of public health.
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Forty-seven WVU students have been invited to participate in the 17th annual Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol in Charleston Feb. 7.
The Center for Excellence in Disabilities is recruiting participants to share what living with a disability means to them. Participants will take pictures to document strengths and concerns in their community for people with disabilities.
The WVU Research Office will host an Addictions Research Networking Event from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Feb.18 in the Health Sciences Center South Building, John Jones C Conference Room, Room G285C, next to The Market with the objective to provide researchers the opportunity to build a network of colleagues across colleges and disciplines that are working on addiction research projects.
Many West Virginians with diabetes are at risk for blindness caused by diabetic retinopathy. WVU doctors are now at the forefront of detecting and spreading awareness of this complication that’s the leading cause of blindness for people ages 20 to 65 in the United States.
Tony Munn, who brings more than 20 years of experience in animal research both in private industry and various higher learning institutions, has been named the new director for the West Virginia University Office of Animal Welfare.