Announcements
Nursing faculty present poster at national Anatomage Conference
Three WVU School of Nursing faculty members attended and presented a poster at the national Anatomage Conference in Santa Clara, California, in July. Amy Miner and Drs. Kendra Barker and Stacy Huber presented, "Beyond Observation: Elevating Advanced Assessment Skills through Virtual Anatomy Exploration," during the two-day conference.
Blood Drive planned for September 1 at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital
An American Red Cross blood drive will be held on Tuesday, September 1, from noon to 6 p.m. at WVU Medicine J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital Bruce McClymonds Conference Room A, for WVU employees and students.
Schreurs receives continued funding for dementias study
Bernard Schreurs, assistant vice president of Research Development in the West Virginia University Health Sciences Center and professor in the School of Medicine Department of Neuroscience, has received notification of continued funding for the research project “Stroke and Alzheimer’s Disease Related Dementias.” Paul Chantler, professor, and James Simpkins, professor emeritus, in the School of Medicine Department of Neuroscience, serve as co-principle investigators.
Nurkiewicz receives continued funding for Systems Toxicology pre-doctoral training
Tim Nurkiewicz, professor in the West Virginia University School of Medicine Department of Physiology, Pharmacology and Toxicology, has received notification of continued funding for the research project “Pre-doctoral Training in Systems Toxicology.”
West Virginia pharmacists invited to apply for scholarship to complete WVU School of Dentistry’s Certified Tobacco Treatment Training Program
With funding support from West Virginia University’s Community Engagement Grant, the West Virginia University School of Dentistry is offering eight scholarships for pharmacists to complete its Certified Tobacco Treatment Training Program (CTTTP).
HSC North detour scheduled for Monday, August 24, and Tuesday, August 25
On Monday, August 24, and Tuesday, August 25, the door to the hallway that connects the Pylons Commons Area to Fukushima Auditorium will be closed while crews work to install a new mural.
Department of Medicine Hosts Annual John E. Parker Pulmonary and Sleep Symposium
The Department of Medicine's Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine hosted its annual John E. Parker Pulmonary and Sleep Symposium on July 31.
Register for Simulation Week Sept. 14-18
Registration is now open for Simulation Week, which will be held September 14-18.
Registration is open for Anthony G. DiBartolomeo Internal Medicine Conference
The WVU Department of Medicine will host the Annual Anthony G. DiBartolomeo Internal Medicine Conference on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, from 7:30 AM – 3:15 PM at the Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place.
2026 PREP (Pipeline Rural Education Program) application opens Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Are you a West Virginia University junior or senior looking to make a meaningful impact in healthcare? The Pipeline Rural Education Program (PREP), an initiative of the WVU Institute for Community and Rural Health, introduces undergraduate students to vital pathways in rural healthcare professions.