Announcements
Immunology and microbial pathogenesis graduate student awarded Gossling Scholarship
The Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Cell Biology in the West Virginia University School of Medicine has announced Lillie Powell the recipient of the 2024 Gossling Scholarship. “I am extremely honored to have been selected for this award, and am excited for the opportunities it will provide myself and my lab in the future,” she said. Powell is a third year doctoral candidate in the Lukomski lab, investigating mechanisms of antibiotic resistance in group A Streptococcus as well as alternative treatment strategies. "This is my fourth year of research in the lab, as I am an IMMB-IMP direct entry student. I love how supportive, collaborative and engaging the IMMB/IMP programs and MICB department are and am thankful for being able to continue the work I started as an undergraduate student,” she concluded. William Frank Gossling created the Gossling Scholarship in memory of his wife, Jennifer, who graduated with her doctorate in microbiology in 1973. This annual award supports graduate student research in the Immunology and Microbial Pathogenesis Graduate Program. For more information about the Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Cell Biology, visit medicine.wvu.edu/micro.
Medicine Grand Rounds: Drs. Dietz and Lastinger to give presentation on Musculoskeletal Infection Program
Matthew Dietz, M.D., FAOA, and Allison Lastinger, M.D., FAOA, will give a presentation on the WVU Musculoskeletal Infection Program during the Department of Medicine grand rounds on Friday, Jan. 10, at noon.
Chancellor’s Awards accepting nominations through March 15
The Chancellor’s Awards Committee is accepting nominations now through March 1 for the 2024-25 academic year.
Ophthalmology Grand Rounds: Drs. Mahmud and Sadat to give presentations
A pair of second-year residents will give presentations during the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences grand rounds on Wednesday, Jan. 8, at 7 a.m.
Shaver named vice president for medical affairs, associate chief medical officer
Erica Shaver, MD, MBA, has been named vice president for medical affairs and associate chief medical officer for WVU Hospitals, effective Jan. 1.
Medicine Grand Rounds: Dr. Deepak to give presentation on chronic lung disease
Vishal Deepak, M.D., will give a presentation on chronic lung disease during the Department of Medicine grand rounds on Friday, Jan. 3, at noon.
Medicine Grand Rounds: Dr. Deepak to give presentation on chronic lung disease
Vishal Deepak, M.D., will give a presentation on chronic lung disease during the Department of Medicine grand rounds on Friday, Jan. 3, at noon.
Comfort Food: Orthopaedics Staff Members Provide Meal to Family House in Morgantown
Staff members from the WVU Department of Orthopaedics recently served a spaghetti dinner at the Rosenbaum Family House.
Department of Surgery launches new Bariatric Surgery Fellowship program
The Department of Surgery in the West Virginia University School of Medicine recently announced the foundation of a new Bariatric Surgery Fellowship program that is a one-year, Fellowship Council-accredited post-graduate training program that accepts one fellow per year.
WVU STEPS to offer Simulation Certificate Program in February
The WVU Health Sciences David and Jo Ann Shaw Center for Simulation Training and Education for Patient Safety (STEPS) and School of Medicine Office of Continuing Medical Education will host a 3-day immersive Simulation Certificate Program Feb. 25-27 on the Health Sciences Campus in Morgantown.