Announcements
Attend lecture on ‘Technological Advances in the Assessment and Treatment of Addiction’
Hosted by OLLI and the WVU Committee of Retired Faculty, James J. Mahoney will discuss early findings from clinical trials conducted on neuromodulation for addiction at West Virginia University and the Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 4, at the Mountaineer Mall, OLLI Classroom B and on Zoom.
Dr. Lakhani Speaks at the American Society of Neuroradiology
Dhairya A. Lakhani, M.D., recently served as faculty at the American Society of Neuroradiology (ASNR) 2025 Annual Meeting in Philadelphia, where he delivered an invited talk titled "Perfusion in Non-Stroke Focal Deficits." Dr. Lakhani serves as an assistant professor in the Department of Neuroradiology.
Ophthalmology Grand Rounds: Dr. Frigoletto to give presentation on conjunctival flaps
Evan Frigoletto, M.D., will give a presentation on conjunctival flaps for the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences grand rounds on Wednesday, May 28, at 7 a.m.
WVU School of Medicine holds event for the Spring 2025 GHHS inductees
The West Virginia University School of Medicine recently hosted an event to honor the most recent cohort of the Gold Humanism Honors Society inductees on Saturday, April 26 at the Health Sciences Center in Morgantown.
School of Medicine M.D. Student Awards Convocation honors medical education achievements
The annual West Virginia University School of Medicine 2025 M.D. Student Awards Convocation was held Thursday, May 15 to honor medical students, faculty, educators and alumni for their achievements throughout the year.
Medicine Grand Rounds: Dr. Mehaffey to give presentation on primary care
Rachel Mehaffey, M.D., will give a presentation on primary care for the Department of Medicine grand rounds on Friday, May 23, at noon.
Ophthalmology Grand Rounds: Drs. Leys and Alali to give presentation on genetics
Monique Leys, M.D., EBO, and Abdulrazak Alali, M.D., will give a presentation on genetics for the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences grand rounds on Wednesday, May 21, at 7 a.m.
Exciting Changes to the Longitudinal Teaching Scholars Program: A More Flexible, Impactful Format Begins Fall 2025
The Faculty Development Office is pleased to announce a new structure for the Longitudinal Teaching Scholars Program (LTSP), launching with the 2025–2027 cohort. This reimagined format is designed to better meet the needs of busy health sciences faculty while continuing to deliver high-quality, meaningful professional development.
Celebrate Clinical Trials Day with WVCTSI on May 20
WVCTSI is pleased to partner with the West Virginia Chapter of the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) and the IDeA State Consortium for Clinical Research Resource Center (ISCORE-RC) to celebrate Clinical Trials Day on May 20. During this celebration stop by the WVCTSI offices outside of the WVU Health Sciences Center Erma Byrd Biomedical Research Building anytime between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to tour our mobile clinical trials unit, MAVERICK, learn about clinical trial opportunities and resources available to WVCTSI members, and buy a snack from the Rollie Pollie Egg Roll Factory food truck.
WVU ophthalmologists provide crucial care to patients in need through Carolina Honduras Health Foundation
More than 200 patients in Honduras recently received critical ophthalmic services delivered by a pair of West Virginia University ophthalmologists through the Carolina Honduras Health Foundation (CHHF).