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Pharmacist Anna Lumadue from the West Virginia University School of Pharmacy, along with Assistant Professor Sabina Nduaguba from the Department of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy, had the unique opportunity to present their research at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting.

Pharmacist Anna Lumadue from the West Virginia University School of Pharmacy, along with Assistant Professor Sabina Nduaguba from the Department of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy, had the unique opportunity to present their research at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting.

Student Pharmacist Presents Lung Cancer Research at Prestigious Conference

In April, P3 student pharmacist Anna Lumadue from the West Virginia University School of Pharmacy, along with Assistant Professor Sabina Nduaguba from the Department of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy, had the unique opportunity to present their research at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting.

After the first paragraph, start another sentence with: Their poster, "Time to Lung Cancer Treatment in West Virginia and Patient Survival," explores critical aspects of lung cancer treatment timelines and their impact on patient outcomes in West Virginia.

Read the full story online.

Laasya Chennuru, a junior WVU biology and psychology major and Honors College student from Kearneysville, was one of the University researchers who presented study findings during Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol Thursday (Feb. 22).

Laasya Chennuru, a junior WVU biology and psychology major and Honors College student from Kearneysville, was one of the University researchers who presented study findings during Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol Thursday (Feb. 22). (WVU Photo/Lindsay Willey)

WVU Students Take Research Road Trip to West Virginia Capitol

During Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol, West Virginia University student Laasya Chennuru showcased her Alzheimer's research, conducted under Professor Werner Geldenhuys from the School of Pharmacy. Chennuru's project focuses on the potential of the protein mitoNEET as a drug therapeutic for neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s. Her findings, showing reduced memory loss and increased neurite outgrowth in mouse models, highlight the significance of biomedical research at WVU, emphasizing the importance of state support for ongoing research efforts to improve health outcomes for West Virginians. Read the full story here.

Representatives from the schools of Pharmacy, Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry and Public Health guided Scouts through educational and career pathways, aiming to inspire future healthcare practitioners and improve healthcare literacy.

Representatives from the School of Pharmacy guided Scouts participants through potential career pathways during the annual Merit Badge University event.

Scouts explore health professions during Merit Badge University at WVU

Young people across West Virginia and the region recently engaged in learning about health professions from WVU Health Sciences students and faculty during Merit Badge University, a one-day event where Scouts BSA members earn merit badges.

Over 250 Scouts participated from across the region. Scouts who registered to earn the Health Care Professions Merit Badge explored 14 healthcare disciplines through hands-on activities at the School of Pharmacy Skills Development Center and at the David and Jo Ann Shaw Center for Simulation Training and Education for Patient Safety. Representatives from the schools of Pharmacy, Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry and Public Health guided Scouts through educational and career pathways, aiming to inspire future healthcare practitioners and improve healthcare literacy.

This collaborative effort provided Scouts with a comprehensive look at healthcare careers, reinforcing the importance of early career exploration and interdisciplinary teamwork in healthcare education. Read the full story here.