Announcements
RNI recruiting for whole-body infrared light therapy research study
The West Virginia University Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute is currently recruiting for a research study to evaluate the effects ofinfrared light therapy on sleep and related measures of health and performance.
4-in-1 Institute Highlight to feature priorities, opportunities to connect
The Office of Research and Graduate Education invites the WVU Health Sciences community to the “4-in-1 Institute Highlight” on Tuesday, March 29, from 4 to 6 p.m. in Health Sciences Center North 2940B and via Zoom.
Under the Dome: March 17, 2022 Edition
Under the Dome delivers a review of issues being considered by the West Virginia Legislature. It provides information on matters that affect WVU and higher education, as well as other hot topics being addressed. This edition includes a rundown of the bills that completed the legislative process and those that failed to cross the finish line by the midnight deadline on March 12.
Campus Conversation on the WVU Modernization Program planned for Tuesday
WVU faculty, staff and students are invited to attend a Campus Conversation focused on the WVU Modernization Program. The event will be held in-person at the Erickson Alumni Center (Salon B) on Tuesday, March 22 from 3 to 4 p.m. Participants also may choose to take part in the conversation via Zoom.
WVCTSI series to provide overview of ClinicalTrials.gov
Join the West Virginia Clinical and Translational Science Institute (WVCTSI) Center of Excellence and the West Virginia Chapter of Association of Clinical Research Professionals for the Clinical Trials Toolkit Series on Friday, March 25, at 12 p.m. in Health Sciences Center South G252F or via Zoom. Lunch will begin at 11:30 a.m. for those who RSVP.
All WVU+kc services will be offline from 5 p.m. Friday, April 8, until 8 a.m. Monday, April 11
The WVU+kc (Kuali) system will be unavailable from 5 p.m. Friday, April 8, to 8 a.m. Monday, April 11, for significant data enhancements to the Award system. This outage will affect the Award, Proposal, IRB and COE modules.
TSA extends mask requirement for public transportation, including PRT and buses
To continue protecting passengers during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Transportation Security Administration has extended its face mask requirement on all public transportation through April 18. This requirement extends to all public transportation in Morgantown, including the WVU PRT and WVU buses.
WVU Research Office undergoing plan to advance electronic research portal
The WVU Research Office has a plan to advance the University’s electronic research portal. The portal is the interface between faculty and a variety of research administration offices and professionals who aim to improve the entire research lifecycle. It is used by researchers to start and manage their projects.
Mindfulness team returning to HSC with new, in-person series
Participants will expand their knowledge of mindful practices as they delve deeper with practices related to interoception, compassion, inner yoga, adaptability, gratitude and resilience in Mindful Steps Part 2.
Epidemiology Doctoral Dissertation Defense: Saima Shafique
Saima Shafique will defend her dissertation titled "Preconception Substance Use and Risk of Unintended Pregnancy" on Monday, March 28, at 2:30 p.m. via Zoom. Shafique is a PhD candidate in Epidemiology, and her mentor is Lesley Cottrell, PhD.