Announcements
WVU in the News: Doctor Urges Greater Skin Protection For Summer
Dr. Alan Thomay is an associate professor of surgery at the West Virginia University Department of Surgery specializing in surgical oncology. He spoke with reporter Chris Schulz about increasing skin cancer rates, and how to stay safe.
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.
WVU students gain global health experience through Nancy Sanders grant
Five West Virginia University students recently completed international health care experiences made possible by the Nancy Sanders Memorial Student Study Abroad Travel Award, offered through WVU Health Sciences Global Engagement. The award supports students committed to global health and service.
Improving Outcomes: WVU School of Nursing students work with WVU Medicine Children’s to enhance patient care experience
Through a collaborative partnership, WVU School of Nursing graduate-level students are working with administrators at WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital to identify clinical opportunities for improvement, implement evidence-based solutions and enhance patient outcomes.
WVU Cancer Institute Summer Undergraduate Research Program welcomes 2025 cohort
The West Virginia University Cancer Institute has welcomed six students to campus for the Summer Undergraduate Research Program. The highly competitive program provides funding and opportunities in clinical and basic cancer research for undergraduate students who want to pursue careers in the field.
Flanagan named chair of WVU Pathology, Anatomy and Laboratory Medicine
Melina Flanagan, M.D., MSPH, has been named chair of the West Virginia University School of Medicine Department of Pathology, Anatomy and Laboratory Medicine following a national search.
LPN to BSN students begin clinical lab in “Transition to Professional Nursing” course
As part of the WVU School of Nursing’s LPN to BSN program, students recently met for their first clinical lab as part of the NSG 213 course, “Transition to Professional Nursing.”
WVU in the News: WVU Medicine welcomes third Mon County MedEd cohort, celebrates Program’s first graduates
WVU Medicine held a signing ceremony Thursday (May 15) to welcome its third cohort of students selected to participate in its MedEd educational program and celebrated its first graduates.