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Funding for WVU RNI

Supplemental funding totaling $2 million will allow the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute to expand upon its current world-leading research using focused ultrasound technology to treat Alzheimer’s disease, substance use disorder and other conditions.

Gov. Jim Justice held a ceremonial bill signing ceremony Monday (Oct. 28) in Morgantown.

Lootpress

https://www.lootpress.com/wvu-rockefeller-neuroscience-institute-receives-2-million/

WTRF-TV

https://www.wtrf.com/west-virginia/west-virginia-law-creates-2m-in-fundinding-for-research-to-treat-alzheimers-post-traumatic-stress-disorder-substance-use-disorder-and-more/

My Buckhannon

​​https://www.mybuckhannon.com/wvu-rockefeller-neuroscience-institute-receives-state-funding-to-expand-research-and-treatment/

WV MetroNews

https://wvmetronews.com/2024/10/29/governor-justice-furthers-neuro-research-awards-funds-for-next-phase-of-mylan-park-koa-campground__trashed-2/

West Virginia Press Association

https://wvpress.org/wvpa-sharing/gov-justice-signs-hb-206-allocating-2-million-to-the-wvu-rockefeller-neuroscience-institute-for-expanded-research/

WDTV-TV

https://www.wdtv.com/2024/10/28/justice-makes-multiple-stops-morgantown-announce-millions-funding/

WTAP-TV

https://www.wtap.com/2024/10/28/gov-justice-allocates-2-million-wvu-rockefeller-neuroscience-institute/

WV News

https://www.wvnews.com/news/wvnews/west-virginia-gov-justice-signs-bill-providing-2-million-for-wvu-neuroscience-research/article_e400c50e-953e-11ef-a33f-7bb09f2f9b68.html

The (Beckley) Register-Herald

https://www.register-herald.com/health/neuroscience-institute-to-conduct-clinical-research-to-treat-food-addiction/article_0be37e88-9579-11ef-b234-67e464a34490.html

Pittsburgh Business Times

https://www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/news/2024/10/28/rockfeller-neuroscience-institute-2-mil-addiction.html

The Dominion Post

https://www.dominionpost.com/2024/10/28/gov-justice-comes-to-wvu-mylan-park-for-funding-ceremonies/

WBOY-TV

https://www.wboy.com/news/monongalia/west-virginia-university/jim-justice-signs-bill-for-2-million-of-funding-for-wvu-neuroscience-research/

The Associated Press

https://apnews.com/article/west-virginia-legislature-0107259549fa02d463bfe8e7e5e13f89

WCHS-TV

https://wchstv.com/news/local/special-session-adjourns-until-sunday-with-tax-cut-child-care-tax-credit-still-on-table

WSAZ-TV

https://www.wsaz.com/2024/09/30/tax-cut-debate-hold-wva-special-session/

The (Charleston) Gazette-Mail

https://www.wvgazettemail.com/news/legislative_session/lawmakers-ok-school-funds-medical-research-tax-cuts-more-still-on-agenda/article_6ace2e08-81b9-11ef-85ae-2b1d492f3011.html