Announcements
Celebrate Clinical Trials Day with WVCTSI on May 20
WVCTSI is pleased to partner with the West Virginia Chapter of the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) and the IDeA State Consortium for Clinical Research Resource Center (ISCORE-RC) to celebrate Clinical Trials Day on May 20. During this celebration stop by the WVCTSI offices outside of the WVU Health Sciences Center Erma Byrd Biomedical Research Building anytime between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to tour our mobile clinical trials unit, MAVERICK, learn about clinical trial opportunities and resources available to WVCTSI members, and buy a snack from the Rollie Pollie Egg Roll Factory food truck.
WVU in the News: Physician's assistant shortage in West Virginia highlights critical need for health care workforce solutions
Numerous areas in the medical field have been dealing with staff shortages in recent years. This includes physician’s assistants, who play a critical role in the health care industry.
WV STEPS earns dual accreditation for excellence in human simulation education
The WV STEPS David and JoAnn Shaw Simulation Training and Education for Patient Safety Center at West Virginia University has received dual accreditation from two of the most respected organizations in the field of simulation-based healthcare education.
WVU AI Symposium highlights how promising research, collaborations are shaping the future
Last week, the 2025 Symposium AI in Action: Navigating Challenges and Opportunities Across Domains brought together thought leaders, researchers and professionals from across West Virginia University to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the way we work, create and solve problems.
Student Health adjusts operating hours for summer and fall semester
WVU Student Health is adjusting operating hours and services to better fit the needs of the University community.
Grand Rounds to focus on neurodivergence in health professions education
Join the next Health Professions Education Grand Rounds on Wednesday, May 21, from noon to 1 p.m. for a virtual session exploring how neurodivergent experiences shape learning and engagement in academic health settings.
Blood Drive planned for May 27 at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital
An American Red Cross blood drive will be held Tuesday, May 27, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Bruce McClymonds Conference Room A at WVU Medicine J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital for WVU employees and students.
STEPS offers Simulation Certificate Program June 24 through June 27
The WVU School of Medicine Office of Continuing Medical Education will host a three-day immersive course, the Simulation Certificate Program, beginning Tuesday, June 24.
WVU in the News: WVU holds first AI Symposium for student researchers and faculty
West Virginia University held its first-ever AI Symposium for student researchers and faculty who do AI-related work on campus.
Mindfulness Summer Series begins May 22
The Health Sciences Center’s Mindfulness team is offering a free summer series designed to help students, faculty, and staff cultivate peace of mind, presence, and personal growth.