Health services researchers are embarking on a five-year initiative with clinic and community partners to address cardiovascular health disparities with the help of a $3.25 million grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The integrated system of care links individuals with agencies that offer essential services, such as health care, housing, transportation and access to nutritious food.
Research
Joseph Kingsbury, a doctoral student in natural resources science, and Kyle Hartman, professor of wildlife and fisheries resources, detected traces of statins and beta blockers in fish collected in the West Fork and Tygart Valley rivers in Weston and Elkins, respectively.
University researchers are looking for healthy adults with physically active jobs to participate in a research study which is seeking to understand the effects of physical activity at work on cardiovascular health. All participants who complete the study will receive up to $150 as compensation.
Research led by Vito D’Orazio, associate professor of political science and data sciences, is strengthening national security by ensuring policymakers, military institutions, think tanks, academics and journalists have access to substantial, up-to-date information on international conflicts when they need it. A $555,647 grant from the National Science Foundation supports the three-year expansion of the Correlates of War Project’s Militarized Interstate Dispute Data.
The West Virginia Local Science Engagement Network will host Amanda Workman-Scott from the West Virginia Community Development Hub for a dynamic conversation on community engagement for researchers from noon to 1:30 p.m. June 14 in the Life Sciences Building, Chairs Conference Room.
Offered every summer for undergraduate students interested in clinical and basic cancer research, the competitive program offers funding, mentorship and hands-on experiences for students who want to pursue a career in research.