Announcements
WVU Medicine to host blood drive at the WVU Health Sciences Center on July 25
Every two seconds, someone needs blood, platelets, or plasma to survive. These patients depend on blood donors to roll up their sleeves and give the gift of life.
WVU research reveals clues on the cause of muscle fatigue in breast cancer patients
West Virginia University researchers may have uncovered the cause of muscle fatigue in breast cancer patients.
West Virginia Public Theatre production confronts opioid abuse, veterans’ issues
West Virginia Public Theatre presents A Hatful of Rain, a play that confronts addiction and veterans' issues. WVU Medicine health professionals will host a post-show discussion about substance use disorders following the 2 p.m. matinee performance on June 24 and will be available before and after each performance with information and resources.
Music at the Pylons fall schedule released
Music at the Pylons fall schedule has been released. The concert series held on the Health Sciences Campus will take place in the Pylons Lobby throughout the fall semester.
New rural scholars program available to health professions students in West Virginia
West Virginia AHEC Rural Community Health Scholars is a new, highly selective program available to 75 of West Virginia’s top health professions students interested in practicing in rural or underserved communities; WVU and non-WVU students alike may participate.
Two WVU leaders named to The State Journal’s 2018 Who’s Who in West Virginia Business list
Carolyn Long, West Virginia Institute of Technology campus president, and Clay Marsh, M.D., West Virginia University health sciences vice president and executive dean, have been named to The State Journal’s 2018 Who’s Who in West Virginia Business list.
WVU School of Medicine alumna elected as American Medical Association president-elect
Patrice A. Harris, M.D., graduate of the WVU School of Medicine, was elected as the new president-elect of the American Medical Association (AMA) today by physicians gathered at the Annual Meeting of the AMA House of Delegates in Chicago.
Volunteers needed for cardiovascular screening and diagnostic triage event
In partnership with the WVU Heart and Vascular Institute, the ASE Foundation is accepting volunteer applications for a cardiovascular screening and diagnostic triage event that will take place in the Morgantown area over the weekend of Oct. 19-21.
The Market at Health Sciences to undergo changes with new Sodexo agreement
The Board of Governors recently approved the selection of Sodexo to assume dining services operations, which includes The Market at Health Sciences. Specific food options are still being determined, and WVU is working with Sodexo to present the best solutions for our students, faculty and staff.
WVU School of Medicine names renowned pediatric neurosurgeon as chair of Neurosurgery
Mark R. Lee, M.D., Ph.D., nationally and internationally recognized pediatric neurosurgeon, has been named to lead the Department of Neurosurgery in the West Virginia University School of Medicine.