West Virginia Science & Technology Policy Initiative

West Virginia Science & Technology Policy Initiative Bridging the worlds of science, technology, and policy to enable data-driven decision-making in the West Virginia legislature

Three new S&T Notes from Dr. Madison Flory today on teacher preparation, licensure, and retention in West Virginia. We h...
07/22/2026

Three new S&T Notes from Dr. Madison Flory today on teacher preparation, licensure, and retention in West Virginia. We have seen many policymakers underscore education as a major topic for the next legislative session, covering topics including school choice, funding, and closures, as well as teacher training and retention. You can find all of our education S&T Notes on our website here:

Explore West Virginia's science and technology policies with unbiased research notes to inform decision-making and policy development.

Cases of Alpha-Gal Syndrome have rapidly increased across the US in the last decade. This allergy to a sugar commonly fo...
05/06/2026

Cases of Alpha-Gal Syndrome have rapidly increased across the US in the last decade. This allergy to a sugar commonly found in mammals is spread by the Lone Star tick, which is found in the majority of West Virginia's counties. Affected individuals can have reactions to red meat, dairy products, gelatin, cooking fats, toothpaste, shampoo, and a number of medications. In this S&T Note, Dr. Madison Flory covers Alpha-Gal Syndrome and potential policy options regarding case reporting, medical education, and labeling requirements.

Alpha-Gal Syndrome in West Virginia Alpha-gal syndrome is a life-altering allergy to a sugar found in mammals. It is caused by tick bites, and is a growing issue in West Virginia and the wider region, as cases are increasing and the area that ticks can live is expanding. This Science & Technology No...

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