Announcements
WVU in the News: WVU researcher uses ChatGPT to teach coding
Gangqing “Michael” Hu, associate professor with the West Virginia University School of Medicine Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Cell Biology recently explained how students can utilize ChatGPT to code in bioinformatics. Hu was able to capitalize on the workflows within the chatbot to teach students how to tweak chatbot prompts for optimal responses and ensure accuracy. Hu discussed this work in the State Journal and the journal Nature.
WVU researchers look at opioid use disorder treatment through eyes of patients
Patients would be more willing to enter medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder if existing stigmas were reduced and more accessible payment support was readily available, a West Virginia University study finds.
WVU School of Nursing ranks in top 100 best nursing schools for master’s degree by U.S. News and World Report
In a recently released ranking, U.S. News & World Report named WVU School of Nursing as one of the top 100 nursing schools in the nation for a nursing master’s degree.
WVU Nursing faculty nominated for Innovations in Professional Nursing Education Award
Dana Friend, a clinical assistant professor with the WVU School of Nursing, has been nominated for the Innovations in Professional Nursing Education Award with the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN).
Beckley students represent WVU Nursing at recent CAMC Teddy Bear Fair
Beckley Campus students recently represented the WVU School of Nursing during the annual CAMC Women and Children’s Teddy Bear Fair.
WVU in the News: WVU hosts first ever School of Nursing day camp
It’s never too early for kids to get an idea of what they would like to do as a profession someday. On Friday, the WVU School of Nursing hosted a day camp for high school students interested in possibly pursuing nursing as a career.
Interprofessional experiences prepare WVU Health Sciences students to provide improved collaborative care
As West Virginia University Health Sciences students learn how to best serve their patients and communities, the Office of Interprofessional Education is providing unique opportunities for them to work together through hands-on learning experiences with an interdisciplinary approach.
Volunteer medical missions connect WVU with rural Honduras
From a young age, Emily Barnes has had a strong sense of purpose and adventure. Now she is able to combine her passions as a faculty member in the WVU School of Nursing.
NEI grant provides funding for vision research into early Alzheimer’s disease diagnoses
A West Virginia University School of Medicine researcher is conducting vision research that he hopes can lead to earlier diagnoses of Alzheimer’s disease thanks to a new grant, awarded by the National Eye Institute, National Institutes of Health.
Registration open for gender-affirming voice group therapy sessions
Adults can now register for gender-affirming voice group therapy sessions to provide a safe place to explore an individual’s voice while receiving positive, affirming feedback from individuals within their community.