Announcements
CVRP students showcase braille literacy and orientation and mobility skills while connecting with peers
A West Virginia University outreach program is helping students with blindness and visual impairment develop crucial everyday skills while connecting them with their peers from across the state.
Blood Drive planned for June 24 at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital
An American Red Cross blood drive will be held Tuesday, June 24, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. in Bruce McClymonds Conference Room A at WVU Medicine J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital for WVU employees and students.
WVCTSI and WVR3 to host virtual community forum on June 22
West Virginia Clinical and Translational Science Institute and the West Virginia Rural Roots to Research (WVR3) program are hosting a virtual community forum free of cost on Sunday, June 22, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
WVU in the News: Pod-Style E-Cigarettes May Have Higher Abuse Liability Than Nicotine Gum
Modern pod-style electronic cigarette (ECIG) devices may have a higher abuse liability than nicotine gum in individuals with no history of cigarette smoking, according to a study published online May 20 in Nicotine & Tobacco Research.
WVU in the News: WVU Cancer Institute physician drives cross-country in search of a cure for blood cancers
Every one of the nearly 5,200 miles Dr. Ashkan Emadi, chair of the WVU Cancer Institute Department of Medical Oncology, traveled — 100 of them by bike — were with a powerful purpose in mind: To raise awareness of and find a cure for blood cancers by traveling across the country.
Cardiologist Stanley Schmidt celebrates retirement at the end of June after 40 years of service at WVU Medicine
Stanley Schmidt, MD, a cardiologist at the WVU Heart and Vascular Institute (HVI) in Morgantown, is retiring at the end of June after 40 years of service at WVU Medicine.
WVU physicians and researchers recognized among nation’s top healthcare research all-stars
West Virginia University is proud to share that several of its physicians and researchers have been named to the 2025 Healthcare Research All-Stars list by Avant-garde Health. This national recognition highlights the top 5% of physicians and hospitals across the U.S. for outstanding contributions to medical research, based on both the quality and volume of published work.
WVU in the News: Adventure Camp helps blind and visually impaired kids get in touch with nature
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WVNS) – Blind and visually impaired kids from around the Mountain State are getting in touch with nature.
Madison Seman receives Pat Fedeles Award for Compassion in Physical Diagnosis
Second-year medical student Madison Seman was honored with the 2025 Patricia “Pat” Fedeles Award for Compassion in Physical Diagnosis. The award recognizes a student who consistently demonstrates compassion, friendliness and a caring attitude toward patients, peers, faculty and staff.
Ophthalmology Grand Rounds: Dr. Pokhrel to give presentation on infectious uveitis
Upasana Pokhrel, M.D., will give a presentation on infectious uveitis for the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences grand rounds on Wednesday, June 4, at 7 a.m.