Announcements
Celebrate the retirement of Allie Karshenas on June 27
Please join us as we celebrate the retirement of Allie Karshenas, Ph.D., with a reception on Tuesday, June 27, from 3-5 p.m. the Health Sciences Center Pylons Commons.
Submit an event proposal for Diversity Week, Sept. 17-23
The WVU Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion invites all members of the Mountaineer family to submit a proposal for an event during Diversity Week 2023, scheduled for Sept. 17-23.
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.
Transformation underway with creation of new teams and consolidation of others in ITS-HSC ITS merger
The first phase of the Information Technology Services and Health Sciences ITS merger is now underway, with the internal unveiling of a new organizational structure that continues to meet the University’s current needs while also creating a cohesive, future-ready unit that can focus on planning, strategy and continuous improvement.
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.
WVU offers social support group to empower young and teen girls with autism
The Division of Communication Sciences and Disorders within the West Virginia University School of Medicine will be offering a social skills and self-care program for girls with autism and related developmental disabilities called Girls Night Out.
Suture workshop offers crucial introductory ophthalmic training to WVU medical students
A training workshop hosted by the West Virginia University Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences is helping teach medical students some of the valuable skills necessary to perform delicate ophthalmic procedures.
Celebration of Life honoring Dr. Roger Toffle
A celebration of life is planned for Roger Toffle, M.D. at the West Virginia University Erickson Alumni Center in Morgantown from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 4 and is open for members of the community.
Vallejo appointed to ACGME Residency Review Committee
Manuel Vallejo, M.D., DMD, associate dean and designated institutional official for the West Virginia University School of Medicine, vice chair for Faculty Development and Institutional Affairs, Department of Anesthesiology was elected chair of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education Anesthesiology Residency Review Committee.
Medicine Grand Rounds: Dr. Schmidt to give presentation on kidney disease
Rebecca Schmidt, D.O., FACP, FASN, will be giving a presentation on kidney disease during the Department of Medicine grand rounds on Friday, June 2, at 8 a.m.