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Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine
Capito Announces Federal Support for New School of Medicine Facility
United States Senator Shelley Moore Capito joined leaders from Marshall University and Marshall Health Network on February 19, 2026, to announce $ 31.8 million in federal funding to support the development of a new, freestanding facility for the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine.
The project is further strengthened by a $ 30 million state match, advancing plans for a modern facility designed to enhance medical education, research, and healthcare delivery across West Virginia and Appalachia.
Planned features include a simulation center, community health institute, and expanded informatics and population health capabilities, creating a centralized hub for training, discovery, and community engagement.
The facility will be supported by additional private fundraising as the School of Medicine enters the public phase of its campaign. Once complete, it is expected to expand capacity, modernize learning environments, and support continued growth ahead of the school’ s 50th anniversary and next accreditation cycle.
Marshall University, Intermed Labs Announce Neurosurgical Innovation to Advance Deep Brain Stimulation Technology
Marshall University and Marshall Health Network, in collaboration with Intermed Labs, have launched a new medical technology development initiative focused on improving the precision and safety of deep brain stimulation( DBS) procedures. The project, currently operating under the working name DBS Lead Lock, is in the prototype development phase, with initial builds underway in collaboration with the Marshall Advanced Manufacturing Center. The partnership brings together clinical insight, engineering expertise, and commercialization strategy to translate frontline surgical challenges into scalable healthcare solutions.
The concept for the device was developed by Heather Pinckard- Dover, MD, a neurosurgeon at Marshall Health Network and
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