Announcements
Marshall University, West Virginia University to establish statewide infection prevention network
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) has awarded grants to the schools of medicine at both Marshall University and West Virginia University (WVU) to facilitate the creation of a statewide infection prevention network.
Making the pieces fit: How WVU, Marshall and the state of West Virginia detect new COVID-19 variants
Picture viral RNA as a single component that you can break into one million pieces. Now imagine reassembling those pieces together, literally like a jigsaw puzzle. If there’s a chipped corner or if a piece won’t fit snugly as it should, consider that a virus mutation or variant. That’s genomic sequencing, in a nutshell, when it comes to identifying variants of COVID-19, according to Peter Stoilov, associate professor of biochemistry at the West Virginia University School of Medicine. Stoilov helps lead the laboratory efforts of a statewide partnership between WVU Medicine, Marshall University and the state Department of Health and Human Resources to identify SARS-CoV-2 variants.
Facility improvement plans continue with urgent care clinic updates
The three-phase, $1.5 million West Virginia University School of Dentistry renovation project advances education and clinic space for Diagnostic Sciences, Urgent Care and Dental Imaging and a patient reception and waiting area.
Nominations being accepted April 1-30 for Vice President’s Awards
The Vice President's Awards Committee is accepting nominations April 1-30. The awards are an opportunity to honor and recognize employees at the WVU Health Sciences Center.
New initiatives, hires highlight WVU’s commitment to ensuring an inclusive campus
From classrooms and laboratories to residence halls, meeting rooms and a variety of nearby shops and restaurants, West Virginia University is focused on fostering a more inclusive environment for students, faculty and staff that extends across the University and beyond.
Fairness West Virginia offering free LGBTQ webinar for healthcare professionals, students
Fairness West Virginia is offering a free online webinar to help students learn the best practices for serving LGBTQ patients.
WV DHHR: COVID-19 Daily Update 3-24-2021
WV DHHR: COVID-19 Daily Update 3-24-2021
March 24, 2021 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for March 24, 2021.
Wellbeing projects funded
The Office of Health Promotion and Wellness is pleased to announce eight wellbeing projects were funded during the inaugural request for proposals process.
WV DHHR: COVID-19 Daily Update 3-23-2021
WV DHHR: COVID-19 Daily Update 3-23-2021