Announcements
Basnet recognized at annual cancer immunotherapy conference
Angisha Basnet, a fifth-year Ph.D. candidate in the Immunology and Microbial Pathogenesis program at the West Virginia University School of Medicine, has been recognized with a 2025 Young Investigator Travel Award at the 40th Annual Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC) Meeting, held November 5–9 in National Harbor, Maryland.
Health Sciences begins website content migration process Nov. 24
Over the next several months, all Health Sciences website content will be moved into a modern, cloud-based content management system (CMS). This update ensures that our sites align with WVU’s current visual identity and provide a more consistent, user-friendly experience for site visitors.
WVU School of Medicine Eastern Campus faculty and students connect with community members through Mini Med School events
Students and faculty at the West Virginia University School of Medicine’s Eastern Campus are connecting with local community members through a series of educational events called Mini Med School.
Medicine Grand Rounds: Dr. Thayer to give presentation on post-hospitalization care
Jessica Thayer, M.D., will give a presentation on post-hospitalization care for the Department of Medicine grand rounds on Friday, Nov. 21, at noon.
WVU School of Nursing to host PBS documentary screening of “Picture Proof,” highlighting the impact of addiction
The WVU School of Nursing will host a free screening of the PBS documentary “Picture Proof” on Monday, Dec. 1 from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Okey Patteson Auditorium at the WVU Health Sciences Center. The documentary examines the intergenerational impact of addiction by chronicling the life of a woman from southern West Virginia who is struggling to live a life of sobriety.
Health Professions Education Grand Rounds: Dr. Thompson to give presentation on lessons learned in patient care
Krstal Thompson, DDS, will give a presentation focusing on lessons in patient care for the Department of Emergency Medicine grand rounds on Wednesday, Nov. 19, at noon.
Visual Sciences CoBRE Seminar Series: Dr. Moshiri to give presentation on retinal diseases
Ala Moshiri, M.D., Ph.D., will give a presentation on retinal diseases for the Visual Sciences Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (CoBRE) Seminar Series on Friday, Nov. 14, at noon.
Ophthalmology Grand Rounds: Dr. Clawges to give presentation on sleep and fatigue
Heather Clawges, M.D., will give a presentation on sleep and fatigue for the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences grand rounds on Wednesday, Nov. 12, at 7 a.m.
WVU Hospitals East to Host Free Diabetes Awareness Event on November 21
In recognition of National Diabetes Awareness Month, WVU Hospitals East invites community members to a free educational and screening event aimed at raising awareness and empowering individuals to prevent, detect, and manage diabetes.
Campbell honored by Society of Academic Urologists for advancing education
The Society of Academic Urologists, the premier organization for urological clinician educators, has honored Steven Campbell, M.D., Ph.D., chair of the West Virginia University School of Medicine Department of Urology, their inaugural Faculty Educator Award.