Announcements
WVU launches text service to reinforce safe choices, curb binge drinking
Students at West Virginia University can now receive adaptive text messages encouraging them to make safer choices about alcohol use by questioning how likely they are to have more than four drinks at any single occasion, how they are prepared to handle peer pressure and if they are willing to set a goal to drink less.
Operation Equity: Removing Barriers to Equitable Vaccine Distribution
West Virginia health officials will discuss efforts to expand vaccine access in the state’s minority communities during the webinar, Operation Equity: Removing Barriers to Equitable Vaccine Distribution, Thursday, March 18 at 7 p.m.
Transdisciplinary Research Colloquia announced
Members of West Virginia University, local nonprofits, government agencies and community stakeholders are invited to WVU’s first transdisciplinary research colloquia, held over a series of virtual lectures this spring.
2021 PDCI Pat Fedeles Award winner announced
The winner of this year’s Patricia “Pat” Fedeles Award for Compassion in Physical Diagnosis was presented to Kathryn Quillen on March 9, 2021. This award is presented to a second year medical student who portrays ongoing compassion, friendliness, and an overall caring attitude toward patients, peers, faculty, and staff.
Deadline Extended: Awards for Excellence in Interprofessional Education
The West Virginia University Office of Interprofessional Education in collaboration with WVU Libraries has extended the deadline for accepting nominations for Awards for Excellence in Interprofessional Education.
Medicine Grand Rounds hosts Dr. Yasmin Hamirani and Dr. Megan Varvoutis
Dr. Yasmin Hamirani and Dr. Megan Varvoutis will speak as part of the Medicine Grand Rounds on Friday, Mar. 19, at 8 a.m. This presentation titled “Hemodynamic Changes, CV Risk Assessment and Challenging CV Conditions in Pregnancy" will take place over Zoom. Contact departmentofmedicinegrandrounds@hsc.wvu.edu to receive a Zoom link to watch the presentation.
WVCTSI Virtual Grant Writing Workshop
WVCTSI is continuing a virtual grant writing workshop for anyone interested in learning how to develop a competitive NIH application.
WVCTSI highlighting HIV in Rural America with virtual event
The West Virginia Clinical and Translational Science Institute (WVCTSI) will host a special virtual event titled “HIV in Rural America” on March 18.
Under the Dome: March 12, 2021 Edition
Under the Dome delivers a review of the issues being considered by the 85th West Virginia Legislature. It provides information on matters that affect WVU and higher education. This edition provides an update on the third week of legislative session, including Campus Carry and several other high-profile bills introduced and being debated.
HIV / IPE Virtual Volunteer Opportunities
The Mid-Atlantic AIDS Education and Training Center is offering virtual volunteer opportunities for students at the Health Sciences Center.