Applications Due March 2

The West Virginia University Cancer Institute offers an undergraduate research opportunity every summer in clinical and basic cancer research. The highly competitive program provides funding and opportunities for students who want to pursue careers in cancer research. Each student receives a $4,000 stipend to cover living expenses and accommodation in Morgantown, WV. Students are responsible for securing housing. An additional $1,000 is provided for research supplies to the host lab. The student is paired with an Institute scientist for a 10-week research project. Various projects are available that provide a research experience focused upon molecular, biochemical and/or cellular approaches toward understanding the mechanism of cancer, the development of anticancer drugs and applications of nanotechnology to cancer research. The participating labs focus on blood and hematological malignancies such as leukemia or lymphoma, as well as breast, lung and head and neck cancers.

This year’s summer program will start on Monday, May 18th, 2020 and continue for 10 weeks. Students are required to prepare a poster and present the results of their summer research project at a research symposium held on the last day of the experience, Monday, July 27th, 2020.

Complete this application form

WVU Pharmacy Associate Professor named Associate Editor of Journal of the American Pharmacists Association

Dr. Kimberly Kelly an Associate Professor in the School of Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Systems & Policy and a member of the WVU Cancer Institute Research Program has been named an Associate Editor of the Journal of the American Pharmacists Association

In this role, she will oversee the review of manuscripts (including those focusing on systematic reviews, health disparities, and mixed methods) and help to make decisions about which articles appear in the official peer-reviewed journal of the American Pharmacists Association. 

The 55th Van Liere Research Conference - April 2 & 3, 2020
WVU Health Sciences Center

Only one week left before the deadline!

Now accepting abstracts for the poster sessions and oral presentation/concurrent sessions. Don't miss your chance to present your research at the largest poster session on campus.

Submit your abstract here.

Deadline to submit is February 28, 2020.

WVU to showcase, celebrate research during second annual Research Week

The University community is invited to celebrate the faculty and students who pursue ground-breaking research in all disciplines during its second annual Research Week, March 27 through April 4, sponsored by the Research Office and Office of the Provost.

Health Sciences Library to host opening reception for “Health Sciences Professionals Create!” exhibit

The West Virginia University Health Sciences Library will host an opening reception for “Health Sciences Professionals Create!”, an exhibit of arts and crafts by Health Sciences students, staff and faculty, on Feb. 26 from noon to 1 p.m. at the Health Sciences Center Pylons.

WVU Surgeon Awarded Tumor Microenvironment Research Grant

Dr. Margaret Bennewitz and Dr. Brian Boone were each awarded $50,000 to support basic and translational projects focused on tumor microenvironment research that specifically enables acquisition of preliminary data for federal grant applications and cultivates a team of new investigators as Project Leaders for the CoBRE.

Seven clinicians from West Virginia and Maryland gathered at the West Virginia University School of Dentistry February 14 to begin training for a research project focusing on a new method to screen for malignant oral cancer.

Under the Dome delivers a review of the issues being considered by state government and the 84th West Virginia Legislature of West Virginia. It provides information on matters that affect WVU and higher education.

This free Research Commons workshop will cover how to develop a poster presentation, including best practices for design and engagement. Researchers of all levels are welcome. There are two opportunities to attend: Feb. 27 from 3-4 p.m. and March 13 from 10-11 a.m. Both will be in the Health Sciences Library, Room LC-1.