LEWISBURG, W.Va. – The West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) is geared for growth with the expansion of one of its buildings dedicated to biomedical sciences and research.

Distinguished guests of WVSOM joined the school in celebrating with a ceremonial groundbreaking at the Fredric W. Smith Science Building on Aug. 20.

The renovation and expansion of the building will more than double the existing space — with 28,523 square feet being added to the current 26,927-square-foot structure.

WVSOM President James W. Nemitz, Ph.D., said the building has been valuable in its use for medical education and research efforts, but is operating at capacity, lacks room for expansion and is in need of renovation to correct and improve functionality.

“When we were putting together our mas

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