Announcements
Army ROTC helicopter operations planned near WVU Health Sciences Center
The WVU Army ROTC Mountaineer Battalion will conduct helicopter transportation operations Friday (Nov. 4) in conjunction with the West Virginia Army National Guard on the intramural fields north of Ruby Memorial Hospital along Chestnut Ridge Road.
Community and Rural Rotations Support (CARRS) Program application now open
Are you a 3rd-year medical student, 4th-year dental or pharmacy student, or 2nd-year physician assistant student with a scheduled rural rotation? Could you use an extra $1,500* for school Check out the Community and Rural Rotations Support (CARRS) Program offered by the WVU Institute for Community and Rural Health.
WVCTSI launches first HIPAA-compliant high performance computing system at WVU
The West Virginia Clinical and Translational Science Institute (WVCTSI) has procured the first HIPAA-compliant high performance computing system at West Virginia University.
Telemedicine reduces barriers to pediatric subspeciality care
West Virginia may be a small state, but some families have to travel up to four hours to access the care they need due to the unique geography of the state. Many patients have turned to telemedicine as a solution to this problem.
SGA seeks student input on creating Health Sciences resources website
The Student Government Association is seeking student feedback on the creation of a comprehensive website for student resources.
Visual Sciences CoBRE Fall Seminar Series: Dr. Sechrest to give presentation on blue cone monochromacy
Emily Sechrest, Ph.D., will give a presentation as part of the Visual Sciences Center of Biomedical Research Excellence Fall 2022 Seminar Series on Friday, Nov. 4.
Ophthalmology Grand Rounds: WVUHS to host Standards of Behavior Training
The WVUHS Standards of Behavior Training will be held during Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences grand rounds this week.
Walk with a future Doc session to feature discussion on self-compassion
This week's Walk with a Future Doc session will feature a discussion led by Sam Zizzi, Ed.D., on self-compassion.
Gibson to retire after leading outstanding research, education efforts at WVU Health Sciences
WVU Health Sciences Senior Associate Vice President for Research and Graduate Education Laura Gibson, Ph.D., who has dedicated her career to research focused on improving health and advancing education, has announced her retirement, effective July 1, 2023.
Butina selected for HERS Leadership Institute
Michelle Butina, Ph.D., MLS (ASCP)CM, associate professor, vice chair of the Laboratory Sciences division and Medical Laboratory Science program director, was recently selected to participate in the HERS (Higher Education Resource Service) Leadership Institute.