WEST VIRGINIA: West Virginia University advances in neuroscience featured on 60 Minutes
As a modern land-grant R1 university, one way that West Virginia University, an EPSCoR/IDeA institution, fulfills its purpose is through meaningful research that offers better health and greater prosperity for their state and beyond. They are transforming health care through innovation — and the nation is taking notice.
The WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute (RNI) is advancing neuroscience and improving the lives of people with neurological and mental health conditions to address the most pressing challenges. The New England Journal of Medicine recently featured initial results utilizing focused ultrasound and antibody infusion resulting in the reduction of brain amyloid plaques for Alzheimer’s patients.
On Sunday, Jan 14, 60 Minutes aired a two-segment special featuring the work discussed in the NEJM and the never-before-released results of the RNI’s addiction efforts utilizing focused ultrasound.
The WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute uses the latest technologies, an ecosystem of partners, and an integrated approach to make meaningful progress in the advancement of brain health. Its published works detailing breakthroughs in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and addiction caught the attention of producers of the iconic CBS News program, 60 Minutes.
RNI executive chair Ali Rezai, MD, and his team gave the 60 Minutes producers and camera crews a front row seat as they explore new frontiers in the treatment of brain diseases and disorders.