The West Virginia Clinical and Translational Science Institute has released requests for applications for the Collaborative, Launch Pilot Grant, and Small Grant funding opportunities.
Research
Walter DeKeseredy presents “Violence Against Women in Rural America: What We Know and What We Don’t Know” Wednesday (Feb. 7) at noon in the Shenandoah Room, Mountainlair.
A case report by a West Virginia University neuropsychologist suggests a new reason fentanyl-alone, or in combination with stimulants-may put substance users at risk, whether they take it knowingly or not. It may cause amnesia.
University researchers are leading commercial-scale research and development of two new innovations at the country’s most efficient coal-fired power plant in Maidsville. The devices, a corrosion sensor invented at WVU and a gas sensor invented at Los Alamos National Laboratory, could make coal combustion more efficient with fewer emissions and fewer unplanned outages saving millions of dollars.
Amyloid plaques have long been believed to be an indicator of neurodegenerative disease. But according to Raymond Anderson, a graduate student in the School of Medicine, such buildup alone does not correlate with disease severity. In fact, these buildups may even protect neurons.
Learn how to speak with investors at the LaunchLab Feb. 7 at 4:30 p.m. The LaunchLab will host a panel presentation on how to talk to potential investors for your startup business.