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A patient in a clinical setting wears an apparatus on his head while walking on a treadmill and while two researchers monitor brain activity.

Walking the walk, WVU develops motion compatible brain scanner

An upright neuroimaging device developed by West Virginia University neuroscientists, physicists and engineers that allows patients to move around while undergoing a brain scan could help set priorities for the evolution of imaging tools.

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WVU fast radio burst researcher says astronomy is for everyone

Physics and Astronomy graduate student Reshma Anna-Thomas grew up in the Indian state of Kerala and obtained a master’s degree in integrated physics from Pondicherry University before moving to West Virginia. She came to WVU to pursue her passion — radio astronomy — and she’s now in the fifth year of her doctoral program.

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8 WVU students receive Gilman Scholarships to study abroad

Eight West Virginia University students earned Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships to travel abroad without financial constraints. The competitive national award is funded by the U.S. State Department and allows scholars to participate in transformative study abroad experiences.

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WVU nurse anesthetist grad monitoring acute kidney injury patients’ medications

Chris Justice was just barely 20 years old when he went to work as a registered nurse at WVU Medicine J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital. Already, he knew he wanted to step up his education and career. Choosing which path in health care to pursue was the dilemma until his work in the cardiovascular intensive care unit gave him the answer: anesthesia.

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WVU launches online survey to aid presidential search

West Virginia University Board of Governors Vice-Chair and Presidential Search Committee Chair Dr. Patrice Harris sent a letter to members of the University community Wednesday (July 24), providing an update on the presidential search process.

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WVU BOG elects new officers

The West Virginia University Board of Governors is announcing its officers for the 2024-25 term. Experienced members serving in leadership are Richard “Rick” Pill, elected as BOG chair, Dr. Patrice Harris, elected as vice chair, and Robert “Bob” Reynolds, elected as secretary.

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WVU graduate joins Country Roads staff after creating peer mentor workbook for capstone project

A graduate of the West Virginia University School of Medicine is building on her educational experience in her new job. An Occupational Therapy Doctorate graduate, Taylor Grout partnered with the Country Roads program at the WVU Center for Excellence in Disabilities — now her employer — for her capstone project, developing a workbook for volunteer peer mentors to better assist the program’s students who have intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.

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