WV-INBRE

02/13/2026

02/10/2026

What a day at the Capitol! 🦬

Our Marshall University community came together with state leaders for meaningful conversations about education, innovation, and West Virginia’s future. The energy was incredible, and the commitment was clear.

A huge thank you to everyone who made a success.

02/10/2026

The WV-INBRE Executive Committee / External Advisory Committee (EC/EAC) Meeting concluded successfully, bringing together leaders, investigators, core directors, and advisors for a productive day of discussion and planning.

Thank you to all members and participants for your valuable insights and contributions. Key highlights included program updates, progress from the SMART and Data Science Cores, emerging WV-INBRE initiatives, collaborations across networks including Puerto Rico INBRE, and meaningful conversations on future opportunities and challenges.

01/30/2026

🌟 Exciting Opportunity for WV-INBRE Students! 🌟

I’m thrilled to share that the WV-INBRE Puerto Rico Summer Research Exchange Program is now accepting applications for Summer 2026! 👩‍🔬🧪🧑‍🔬

This 9-week summer research experience offers WV-INBRE students the opportunity to conduct mentored biomedical research in Puerto Rico, participate in professional development activities, and engage in workshops and seminars. Participants will receive a $7,000 stipend, along with travel and housing support. ✈️🏠

🗓️ Program Duration: June – July 2026
📅 Application Deadline: End of business day, March 13, 2026
📧 Submit application materials to: joseph.horzempa@westliberty.edu

🎓 Eligibility: Full-time students enrolled at WV-INBRE network institutions (preference given to primarily undergraduate institutions).

👉 Learn more:

Symposium Registration

12/19/2025

📢 NEWSLETTER ALERT! 📢
We're excited to announce that the WV-INBRE Winter 2025 Newsletter is now available!
This edition is packed with inspiring stories about biomedical research and education happening right here in West Virginia. From student achievements to groundbreaking faculty research, discover how our network is making a difference across our state.
✨ What's inside:
• Student research spotlights
• Faculty achievements and innovations
• Program updates and success stories
• Upcoming events and opportunities
• Collaborative projects making an impact
📖 Read it here:https://www.wv-inbre.net/newslet.../NewsletterWinter2025.pdf
Share with students, colleagues, and anyone interested in biomedical research in Appalachia!

12/15/2025

Announcement: RFAs are available. Please refer to:

Funding Opportunities

12/09/2025

SUMMER 2026
PAID BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY FOR WV HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE EDUCATORS

WV-INBRE program will provide funding for nine-week biomedical science research internship positions for WV high school science educators. A maximum of 5 internships will be available. HSTA teachers or teachers from HSTA-affiliated schools may be given preference in the selection process. Internships run from May 26 through July 28, 2026. Based on the high school’s academic calendar, start dates are flexible; however, employment dates end July 28, 2026. Compensation of $9,000 ($1000/week) will be provided for the full nine weeks, or $1000 for each 40 hour week worked. For more information, go to the WV-INBRE website at
https://wv-inbre.net/summer-program-hseducators

More information will be provided about the program and you will be able to view the Mentors Abstract Directories for researchers at WVU and Marshall University and at the WV-INBRE’s partner institutions. These directories can be viewed online at their appropriate link and the application can be filled out online under the “Apply Now” tab. Application link is now open. Deadline for application is March 6, 2026.

For more information, contact:
Valerie Watson, vwatson@hsc.wvu.edu or (304) 293-4120.

06/09/2025

MU 2025 Summer Program Students:

L to R: Zach Nunley, Tristan Burgess, Ava Dean, Brody Pinson, Nishi Choudhary, Austin Conley, Cindy Zhu, Linh Tran, Matthew Grooms, Mariam Al-Zoubi, Chloe Lee, Mercy Adeyemi, Ana Clara Chaguri, Ridwan Oloyede, Dasheya Booker, Gladielyz Rivera, Katherine Lawrence, Manuella Cogliatti, Lillianna Frame, and Ramille Reyes

06/09/2025

WVU 2025 Summer Interns/Fellow:

1st row: Trang Bui, Lakin Plott, Mason Nichols, Esam Sohrab,

Left pylon: Autum Russell

Right pylon: Stephanie Johnson (Elena Pugacheva is her mentor in white lab coat in front of Stephanie)

2nd row: (Visvanathan Ramamurthy – Annalise’s mentor), Annalise Gentilozzi, Benoit Driesschaert (Behind Annalise), Shelby Heath (Fellow), Halley Smith, and Aaron Robart (Shelby Heath’s mentor)

3rd row: Curtis Litton, Haydon Dodd, Samuel Lake, Jasper Brown, and Srikiran Nandigama

12/06/2024

SUMMER 2025 PAID RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY FOR HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE EDUCATORS

WV-INBRE program will provide funding for nine-week biomedical science research internship positions for WV high school science educators. A maximum of 5 internships will be available. HSTA teachers or teachers from HSTA-affiliated schools may be given preference in the selection process. Internships run from May 27 through July 29, 2025. Based on the high school’s academic calendar, start dates are flexible; however, employment dates end July 29, 2025. Compensation of $9,000 ($1000/week) will be provided for the full nine weeks, or $1000 for each 40 hour week worked. For more information, go to the WV-INBRE website at
https://www.wv-inbre.net/summer-program-hseducators

More information will be provided about the program and you will be able to view the Mentors Abstract Directories for researchers at WVU and Marshall University and at the WV-INBRE’s partner institutions. These directories can be viewed online at their appropriate link and the application can be filled out online under the “Apply Now” tab. Application link is now open. Deadline for application is March 7, 2025.

For more information, contact:
Valerie Watson, vwatson@hsc.wvu.edu or (304) 293-4120.

Summer Research Internship for High School Science Educators

12/05/2024

WV-INBRE is pleased to announce its 2025 Summer Research Program. The program is nine weeks of research in the field of biomedical sciences. Interns will conduct mentored research projects at West Virginia University and Marshall University. Participants will receive formal research training while expanding their learning experience through workshops, seminars on current topics, mentoring and use of state-of-the-art core facilities. A stipend of $6,000 will be provided to each intern for the 9-week period. The application deadline is February 5, 2025. More details and a link to the online application form are available on our web page:

Summer Research Program for Students

12/05/2024

ANNOUNCEMENT