Announcements
Summer Workshop on AI and Data Science in Smart Health
From July 22-23, the Lane Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering as part of the NSF Track-2 project on "Multi-Scale Integrative Approach to Digital Health: Collaborative Research and Education in Smart Health in West Virginia and Arkansas" will hold a virtual two-day workshop on AI and Data Science in Smart Health.
Coming Soon: New Research Material Management System in Mountaineer Marketplace for HSC Campus
As part of our continuing efforts to simplify and standardize how we operate and help you work smarter, the Procurement, Contracting and Payment Services (PCPS) and Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) teams have partnered to develop a new chemical procurement and inventory system for West Virginia University.
WVU Medicine to begin relaxing visitation restrictions
WVU Medicine has begun relaxing the visitation restrictions that were put into place at its hospitals and clinics as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The policy, effective Monday, July 19, is in place to ensure the health and safety of patients, visitors, vendors, students, volunteers, and healthcare providers by employing strategies to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 on WVU Medicine properties.
Edward Nemergut, M.D., named Chair of Anesthesiology
The Department of Anesthesiology has named Edward Nemergut, M.D., as the new department chair, effective October 18, 2021.
WVU School of Medicine to host "Smoothie Saturday Demos and Tastings" at Ranson Community Gardens
The West Virginia University School of Medicine has partnered with the Ranson Community Gardens in Ranson, WV to put on free monthly cooking demonstrations from May to October. The cooking event demonstration for July is titled “Smoothie Saturday Demos and Tastings.”
Dr. Tony Realini has research paper accepted for publication in American Journal of Ophthalmology
A research paper describing the beneficial effects of glaucoma laser therapy on patients in the Caribbean written by West Virginia University Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences Clinical Research Director Tony Realini, MD, MPH, was recently accepted for publication in the American Journal of Ophthalmology.
WVU School of Medicine Pathologists’ Assistant Program holds rescheduled White Coat Ceremony
The Pathologists’ Assistant program at the West Virginia University School of Medicine held the Class of 2021 White Coat Ceremony on Friday, July 2 in the Fukushima Auditorium at the WVU Health Sciences Center.
"Best Practices for Diversity Week"
The HSC DEI Subcommittee on Communications has compiled a "Best Practices for Diversity Week" guide as events are planned for October's Diversity Week.
Van Liere Research Conference postponed
The Office of Research and Graduate Education had originally planned to host the Van Liere Research Conference August 9-12, 2021, but unfortunately, the timing did not work for all groups of scientists.
Mon County Assessor's Office to assist with Personal Property Returns, dog tags
As a reminder to employees, the Monongalia County Assessor Office will be on site in front of the Health Sciences Center on Wednesday, July 14 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.