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WVU in the News: West Virginia sees small uptick in COVID illness
West Virginia and the rest of the country has seen a small increase in of COVID-19 related hospitalizations lately, Dr. Clay Marsh, the state’s COVID czar, said Thursday.
Beckley Campus hosts Southern West Virginia Junior Nursing Academy
WVU School of Nursing Beckley Campus along with WVU Institute of Technology recently hosted the Southern West Virginia Junior Nursing Academy for rising eighth, ninth and tenth graders.
WVU researchers weigh pros and cons of Code Interpreter, await upgrades
While West Virginia University researchers see potential in educational settings for the newest official ChatGPT plugin, called Code Interpreter, they’ve found limitations for its use by scientists who work with biological data utilizing computational methods to prioritize targeted treatment for cancer and genetic disorders.
WVU in the News: Nursing shortages limit timely care In W.Va.
University experts are part of a new series from West Virginia Public Broadcasting, examining the strengths and challenges of the Mountain State’s workforce.
Meet Kellon Smith: WVU Nursing’s new Nurse Anesthesia Program Assistant Director
Dr. Kellon Smith, a WVU School of Nursing alum and a faculty member since 2019, is now serving as the DNP Nurse Anesthesia Program’s Assistant Director.
New Data-centric Collaboration with Caris Life Sciences Aims to Advance Cancer Research
Spurred by the crucial need to understand the molecular complexities of cancer development and progression, a joint effort by the West Virginia Clinical and Translational Science Institute and the West Virginia University Cancer Institute has led to a collaboration with Caris Life Sciences.
Public Health faculty complete first offering of inaugural course for global healthcare management and health policy network
West Virginia University School of Public Health faculty Heather Henderson and Steve Davis recently recently completed the first offering of their course “So You Want to Teach? The Anatomy of a Course” for the Association of University Programs in Health Administration Art of Teaching Institute.
WVU in the News: Can you cry underwater?
Dr. Geoffrey Bradford, professor in the School of Medicine Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, writes for The Conversation Curious Kids series about tears and crying underwater.
WVU in the News: W.Va. DHHR reminds parents of back to school vaccinations
Dr. Lisa Costello, hospitalist at West Virginia University (WVU) Medicine Children’s Hospital and a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics, said childhood immunizations are one of the most effective public health measures.
Golf scramble to support dental school student organization
WVU School of Dentistry Delta Sigma Delta chapter is hosting its second annual 4-person golf Scramble.