Departments and Centers
A key strategic initiative for the RNI is developing multidisciplinary centers that focus on providing holistic patient care.
Departments and Centers
A key strategic initiative for the RNI is developing multidisciplinary centers that focus on providing holistic patient care.
DEPARTMENT OF NEUROSCIENCE
The Department of Neuroscience is the RNI hub for foundational research and preclinical models. The RNI’s wide-ranging research is the springboard for translational technology and breakthrough science. Their findings are woven throughout every RNI department and discipline, and inform the development of new treatments, innovative devices, and education and training.
Clinicians in all specialty areas partner with the team to advance next-stage clinical research and discoveries and collaborate with neuroscientists to provide better outcomes for patients in West Virginia and beyond. We also provide rich opportunities for training the next generation of scientists through access to outreach efforts and special initiatives.
DEPARTMENT OF NEUROLOGY
The Department of Neurology provides comprehensive, interdisciplinary care for stroke, movement disorders, headaches, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, cancer, and neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease. The WVU Neurology team expands their services beyond the Morgantown campus each month, and provides care in a minimum of four locations in rural West Virginia. Without the efforts of the WVU Neurology team, many of these patients would not have access to specialized care for complex illnesses. The Neurology team performed over 500 patient visits at these locations in 2020.
DEPARTMENT OF NEUROSURGERY
The Department of Neurosurgery provides comprehensive care for cerebrovascular conditions, epilepsy, cancer, spinal abnormalities, chronic pain, and movement disorders. The neurosurgical team is also at the forefront of pediatric neurosurgery with three pediatric neurosurgeons. RNI neurosurgeons are leaders in robotic technology, minimally invasive procedures, laser ablation, and focused ultrasound. In three years, our team has grown from 12 to 22 neurosurgeons to become a national destination for complex surgeries, and expanded research infrastructure for innovations in technology.
DEPARTMENT OF NEURORADIOLOGY
Our Neuroradiology Department is one of the first independent neuroradiology academic departments in the country. The department has 12 clinical faculty, two PhD faculty, one advanced practice professional and one research nurse coordinator and research scholar.
The department has a nationally recognized neurointerventional service for minimally invasive treatment of head, neck and spine pathologies. Innovative clinical trials put the program at the forefront of managing cerebrovascular diseases, complementing the vascular and skull base neurosurgical programs.
The team recently conducted first-in-human treatment of brain aneurysms using a novel device, and performed the first U.S. case using a new embolic agent for treatment of chronic subdural hematoma. The RNI is one of the only centers in the region offering access to these novel clinical trials.
DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE AND PSYCHIATRY
The Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry provides hope in the Appalachian region for patients ranging from children to elderly adults dealing with a range of emotional and psychological issues, including substance use and addiction.
Our research in addiction medicine, rural health, and opioid use disorders is changing lives and providing specialized educational opportunities. Groundbreaking studies on focused ultrasound, deep brain stimulation, and transcranial magnetic stimulation develop innovative treatments for patients and provide a greater understanding of the neurobiology.
Recognizing that our most valuable resource is our providers, the Department of Behavioral Medicine spearheaded efforts to ensure healthcare workers’ mental health was supported during the pandemic. Our team ensured that resources were available, and our Healthy Healers initiative was directed at advancing provider wellbeing.
HUMAN PERFORMANCE INNOVATION CENTER
The core mission of the WVU RNI has always been to “Drive advances in science and innovation to improve population health and wellness.” At the Human Performance Innovation Center, we strive to advance this mission by optimizing performance through improved recovery and readiness across all communities partnered with the RNI. Our investigators are committed to pursuing all aspects of human performance research. Physiological, psychological, behavioral, environmental, and social – these aspects allow our investigators to draw more comprehensive conclusions on a team or individuals’ functional state.
While we primarily work with athletes and members of our military, our mission is to improve the daily lives of all communities through the use of innovative methodologies and novel technologies. The majority of our research is aimed at helping solve the problems we see in our field studies; injuries, stress, low performance, and other issues that can be directly addressed with our applied research. The Human Performance Innovation Center has had success in combatting these problems through the use of advanced data analytics, allowing our team to prescriptively apply modalities that build resiliency, enhance performance, and accelerate recovery.
DEPARTMENT OF NEUROSCIENCE
The Department of Neuroscience is the RNI hub for foundational research and preclinical models. The RNI’s wide-ranging research is the springboard for translational technology and breakthrough science. Their findings are woven throughout every RNI department and discipline, and inform the development of new treatments, innovative devices, and education and training.
Clinicians in all specialty areas partner with the team to advance next-stage clinical research and discoveries and collaborate with neuroscientists to provide better outcomes for patients in West Virginia and beyond. We also provide rich opportunities for training the next generation of scientists through access to outreach efforts and special initiatives.
DEPARTMENT OF NEUROLOGY
The Department of Neurology provides comprehensive, interdisciplinary care for stroke, movement disorders, headaches, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, cancer, and neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease. The WVU Neurology team expands their services beyond the Morgantown campus each month, and provides care in a minimum of four locations in rural West Virginia. Without the efforts of the WVU Neurology team, many of these patients would not have access to specialized care for complex illnesses. The Neurology team performed over 500 patient visits at these locations in 2020.
DEPARTMENT OF NEUROSURGERY
The Department of Neurosurgery provides comprehensive care for cerebrovascular conditions, epilepsy, cancer, spinal abnormalities, chronic pain, and movement disorders. The neurosurgical team is also at the forefront of pediatric neurosurgery with three pediatric neurosurgeons. RNI neurosurgeons are leaders in robotic technology, minimally invasive procedures, laser ablation, and focused ultrasound. In three years, our team has grown from 12 to 22 neurosurgeons to become a national destination for complex surgeries, and expanded research infrastructure for innovations in technology.
DEPARTMENT OF NEURORADIOLOGY
Our Neuroradiology Department is one of the first independent neuroradiology academic departments in the country. The department has 12 clinical faculty, two PhD faculty, one advanced practice professional and one research nurse coordinator and research scholar.
The department has a nationally recognized neurointerventional service for minimally invasive treatment of head, neck and spine pathologies. Innovative clinical trials put the program at the forefront of managing cerebrovascular diseases, complementing the vascular and skull base neurosurgical programs.
The team recently conducted first-in-human treatment of brain aneurysms using a novel device, and performed the first U.S. case using a new embolic agent for treatment of chronic subdural hematoma. The RNI is one of the only centers in the region offering access to these novel clinical trials.
DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE AND PSYCHIATRY
The Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry provides hope in the Appalachian region for patients ranging from children to elderly adults dealing with a range of emotional and psychological issues, including substance use and addiction.
Our research in addiction medicine, rural health, and opioid use disorders is changing lives and providing specialized educational opportunities. Groundbreaking studies on focused ultrasound, deep brain stimulation, and transcranial magnetic stimulation develop innovative treatments for patients and provide a greater understanding of the neurobiology.
Recognizing that our most valuable resource is our providers, the Department of Behavioral Medicine spearheaded efforts to ensure healthcare workers’ mental health was supported during the pandemic. Our team ensured that resources were available, and our Healthy Healers initiative was directed at advancing provider wellbeing.
HUMAN PERFORMANCE INNOVATION CENTER
The core mission of the WVU RNI has always been to “Drive advances in science and innovation to improve population health and wellness.” At the Human Performance Innovation Center, we strive to advance this mission by optimizing performance through improved recovery and readiness across all communities partnered with the RNI. Our investigators are committed to pursuing all aspects of human performance research. Physiological, psychological, behavioral, environmental, and social – these aspects allow our investigators to draw more comprehensive conclusions on a team or individuals’ functional state.
While we primarily work with athletes and members of our military, our mission is to improve the daily lives of all communities through the use of innovative methodologies and novel technologies. The majority of our research is aimed at helping solve the problems we see in our field studies; injuries, stress, low performance, and other issues that can be directly addressed with our applied research. The Human Performance Innovation Center has had success in combatting these problems through the use of advanced data analytics, allowing our team to prescriptively apply modalities that build resiliency, enhance performance, and accelerate recovery.
DEPARTMENT OF NEUROSCIENCE
The Department of Neuroscience is the RNI hub for foundational research and preclinical models. The RNI’s wide-ranging research is the springboard for translational technology and breakthrough science. Their findings are woven throughout every RNI department and discipline, and inform the development of new treatments, innovative devices, and education and training.
Clinicians in all specialty areas partner with the team to advance next-stage clinical research and discoveries and collaborate with neuroscientists to provide better outcomes for patients in West Virginia and beyond. We also provide rich opportunities for training the next generation of scientists through access to outreach efforts and special initiatives.
DEPARTMENT OF NEUROLOGY
The Department of Neurology provides comprehensive, interdisciplinary care for stroke, movement disorders, headaches, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, cancer, and neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease. The WVU Neurology team expands their services beyond the Morgantown campus each month, and provides care in a minimum of four locations in rural West Virginia. Without the efforts of the WVU Neurology team, many of these patients would not have access to specialized care for complex illnesses. The Neurology team performed over 500 patient visits at these locations in 2020.
DEPARTMENT OF NEUROSURGERY
The Department of Neurosurgery provides comprehensive care for cerebrovascular conditions, epilepsy, cancer, spinal abnormalities, chronic pain, and movement disorders. The neurosurgical team is also at the forefront of pediatric neurosurgery with three pediatric neurosurgeons. RNI neurosurgeons are leaders in robotic technology, minimally invasive procedures, laser ablation, and focused ultrasound. In three years, our team has grown from 12 to 22 neurosurgeons to become a national destination for complex surgeries, and expanded research infrastructure for innovations in technology.
DEPARTMENT OF NEURORADIOLOGY
Our Neuroradiology Department is one of the first independent neuroradiology academic departments in the country. The department has 12 clinical faculty, two PhD faculty, one advanced practice professional and one research nurse coordinator and research scholar.
The department has a nationally recognized neurointerventional service for minimally invasive treatment of head, neck and spine pathologies. Innovative clinical trials put the program at the forefront of managing cerebrovascular diseases, complementing the vascular and skull base neurosurgical programs.
The team recently conducted first-in-human treatment of brain aneurysms using a novel device, and performed the first U.S. case using a new embolic agent for treatment of chronic subdural hematoma. The RNI is one of the only centers in the region offering access to these novel clinical trials.
DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE AND PSYCHIATRY
The Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry provides hope in the Appalachian region for patients ranging from children to elderly adults dealing with a range of emotional and psychological issues, including substance use and addiction.
Our research in addiction medicine, rural health, and opioid use disorders is changing lives and providing specialized educational opportunities. Groundbreaking studies on focused ultrasound, deep brain stimulation, and transcranial magnetic stimulation develop innovative treatments for patients and provide a greater understanding of the neurobiology.
Recognizing that our most valuable resource is our providers, the Department of Behavioral Medicine spearheaded efforts to ensure healthcare workers’ mental health was supported during the pandemic. Our team ensured that resources were available, and our Healthy Healers initiative was directed at advancing provider wellbeing.
HUMAN PERFORMANCE INNOVATION CENTER
The core mission of the WVU RNI has always been to “Drive advances in science and innovation to improve population health and wellness.” At the Human Performance Innovation Center, we strive to advance this mission by optimizing performance through improved recovery and readiness across all communities partnered with the RNI. Our investigators are committed to pursuing all aspects of human performance research. Physiological, psychological, behavioral, environmental, and social – these aspects allow our investigators to draw more comprehensive conclusions on a team or individuals’ functional state.
While we primarily work with athletes and members of our military, our mission is to improve the daily lives of all communities through the use of innovative methodologies and novel technologies. The majority of our research is aimed at helping solve the problems we see in our field studies; injuries, stress, low performance, and other issues that can be directly addressed with our applied research. The Human Performance Innovation Center has had success in combatting these problems through the use of advanced data analytics, allowing our team to prescriptively apply modalities that build resiliency, enhance performance, and accelerate recovery.