Announcements
Dr. Ali Hajiran Achieves Career Milestone: 500 Major Robotic Urologic Cancer Surgeries
Ali Hajiran, MD, chief of Urologic Oncology and director of Robotic Surgery at the WVU Cancer Institute, has achieved a career milestone – performing 500 major robotic urologic cancer surgeries. This achievement reflects his commitment to surgical excellence and delivering high-quality care to patients with prostate, kidney, and bladder cancers across West Virginia and beyond.
Announcing the WVU Department of Surgery Grand Rounds and Visiting Professor Patrick Murphy, MD, MPH, MSc, FRCSC, FACS
Dr. Lauren Dudas will provide introductions for Dr. Murphy to present his lecture in-person July 16, 2025, from 7:30-8:30 a.m.
WVCTSI and WVR3 hosting virtual community forum on June 22
WVCTSI and the WV Rural Roots to Research program are hosting a virtual community health forum via zoom from 7 to 8 p.m. on July 22. This forum will give attendees the chance to share their thoughts on health challenges facing their communities and opportunities for solutions. Input from participants can help shape the future of groundbreaking health research in the state.
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.