Announcements
Nominations for Women in Science and Health Awards now open
Sponsored by the Women in Science and Health (WISH) Committee, the Women in Science and Health Awards recognize outstanding achievements made by women working at West Virginia University Health Sciences.
WVU Medicine names chief medical information officer
David Rich, MD, has joined WVU Medicine as its chief medical information officer. He will oversee the clinical information systems for all hospitals and clinics that are part of the West Virginia University Health System.
John Campo, M.D., and Rhonda Campo, M.B.A., join WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute
WVU Medicine announced today that John V. Campo, M.D., a nationally recognized child and adolescent psychiatrist, and Rhonda S. Campo, M.B.A., a seasoned healthcare and biotech professional, will join the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute (RNI) this spring.
Under the Dome: WVU Legislature Update
Under the Dome is an update on actions and activities of the West Virginia Legislature, provided during the regular legislative session, interim sessions and special sessions for West Virginia University faculty and staff by WVU’s Office of State and Local Relations.
Departments of Medicine, Emergency Medicine to host research day
The West Virginia University Departments of Medicine and Emergency Medicine are hosting a Research Day Friday, April 27 from 8–4:30 p.m. Faculty, house staff and advanced practice professionals (APPs) of these departments should please mark the date on their calendars.
WVU’s Brumage named new director of state Office of Drug Control Policy
Dr. Michael Brumage, assistant dean for public health practice and service at the West Virginia University School of Public Health, will lead the effort against West Virginia’s opioid drug crisis.
Feb. 21 panel event to address "The Realities of Being a Minority Student at a PWI"
The Office of Equity Assurance (Title IX) students, faculty and staff to an informal panel discussion entitled: "The Realities of Being a Minority Student at a PWI." The event will take place on Wednesday, February 21 from 5–7 p.m. in G20 Ming Hsieh.
WVCTSI announces 3 spring funding opportunities
The West Virginia Clinical and Translational Science Institute (WVCTSI) has released requests for applications (RFA) for the Collaborative, Launch Pilot Grant, and Small Grant funding opportunities.
WVU Charleston Cystic Fibrosis Center Receives National Recognition
West Virginia University Charleston’s Cystic Fibrosis Center was recognized by the CF Foundation at its National conference for its partnership with the local Kentucky/West Virginia CF Chapter to support the shared mission, as well as for its exemplary model of collaboration between multiple entities to provide comprehensive care services for patients with Cystic Fibrosis.
Charleston Surgeon Bryan Richmond Appointed as Chair of Research Trust at WVU Health Sciences Charleston Campus
Bryan K. Richmond, M.D., M.B.A., F.A.C.S., vice-chair and professor of surgery at West Virginia University School of Medicine Charleston campus and section chief of general surgery at Charleston Area Medical Center, has been appointed to an endowed position as the inaugural William J. Maier, Jr. Chair of Research at West Virginia University’s Charleston campus.