Announcements
2022 Student Employee of the Year nominations open
Each year, an outstanding student employee from one of WVU’s campuses is selected to be named Student Employee of the Year and nominations for this year’s award are now open.
Ophthalmology Grand Rounds: Residents and fellows to share surgical videos
This week's Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences grand rounds will feature surgical videos shared by residents and fellows.
Justice for Afghan Women and Girls Now: Understanding and Action
Justice for Afghan Women and Girls Now: Understanding and Action will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 6-7 p.m. ET on Zoom. Join us with a panel of activists and immigration law experts to survey their journey.
Medicine Grand Rounds: Dr. Sarwari to give presentation highlighting lessons learned from HIV, COVID-19 pandemics
This week's Department of Medicine grand rounds will feature a presentation from department chairman and professor, Arif Sarwari, MD.
New providers join WVU Medicine
The following providers joined WVU Medicine in November/December 2021:
Free Virtual Meditations Available
The Wellness Center is now offering three free weekly meditations with a morning, afternoon, and evening option.
Faculty Development Zoom Session: “Using Course Structure to Facilitate Student Learning”
All faculty are invited to attend the WVU Health Sciences Center Faculty Development Program presentation “Using Course Structure to Facilitate Student Learning” on Jan. 20.
Gatherings and meetings in J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital limited
Given the rapid spread of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, gatherings in common areas on the campus of J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital will be limited to no more than 12 people, effective Jan. 6.
The Kolandaivelu Lab Uncover the Mechanism Behind a Protein Associated with Severe Blinding Diseases
Research in Dr. Kolandaivelu’s lab focuses on studying the intricate biology of the retina and using that knowledge to better understand blinding diseases which affect millions of people globally. Recently, his lab published an article in eLife journal of a multi-year project focused on studying a specific protein in the retina, called NMNAT1.
Dr. John Prescott appointed to Professor Emeritus with the WVU Department of Emergency Medicine
Dr. John Prescott has been appointed to Professor Emeritus with the WVU Department of Emergency Medicine.