Announcements
Ophthalmology Grand Rounds: Drs. Chu and Shott to give presentations
Kun Hsi Chu, MD, and, Molly Shott, MD, will give presentations for the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences grand rounds on Wednesday, July 8, at 7 a.m.
Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences welcomes Assistant Professor Binbin Xie
Binbin Xie, OD, PhD, joined the West Virginia University Eye Institute and Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences as an assistant professor in the optometry service on July 1.
Mark you calendar for HSC’s Got Talent on September 24
Do you have a secret skill that deserves the spotlight? The Health Sciences Talent Show is your chance to share your passion, represent your team and enjoy quality time with fellow faculty, staff and students.
West Virginia University and Johns Hopkins Rural Health Convos: Substance Abuse
As part of a new Rural Health Initiative series, WVU School of Public Health is partnering with Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health to host a series of virtual discussions between investigators on rural health topics of mutual interest.
Dr. Dhairya A. Lakhani Named Recipient of the 2026 RSNA Rising Star Award
Please join us in congratulating Dhairya A. Lakhani, M.D., vice chair of clinical research and medical director of informatics in the Department of Neuroradiology, on being named a recipient of the 2026 RSNA Rising Star Award by the Radiological Society of North America.
Simmons elected president of West Virginia Health Information Management Association
Ashley Simmons, MBA, an associate professor in the West Virginia University School of Medicine’s Health Informatics and Information Management (HIIM) program, has been elected as the West Virginia Health Information Management Association’s (WVHIMA) president for 2026-2027.
WVU School of Dentistry to host pathologists for fall meeting
The West Virginia University School of Dentistry will host the Eastern Society of Teachers of Oral Pathology (ESTOP) Annual Meeting this fall in Morgantown. Scheduled for October 2-4, 2026, the continuing education opportunity will take place at Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place and is open to all oral and general pathologists, dental professionals, and dental residents and students.
Health Sciences Communications and Marketing announces new intake process
The West Virginia University Health Sciences Communications and Marketing team recently established a new project intake process for Health Sciences and School of Medicine announcements and marketing collateral. The new process will make it easier for groups to request communications assistance by streamlining the amount of request forms for various marketing pieces.
Ophthalmology Grand Rounds: Rotating medical student to give presentation
Timothy Johnson will give a presentation for the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences grand rounds on Wednesday, July 1, at 7 a.m.
Longitudinal Teaching Scholars Program now accepting applications
Health professions faculty, residents, fellows, clinical preceptors, program directors, and educational leaders who are passionate about advancing their teaching and educational leadership skills are invited to apply for the 2026-2028 cohort of the Longitudinal Teaching Scholars Program.