Announcements
Ophthalmology Grand Rounds: Drs. Desire and Patel to give presentations
Galaxy Desire, M.D., and Ami Patel, M.D., will give presentations for the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences grand rounds on Wednesday, Feb. 11, at 7 a.m.
National search for next research vice president to start this spring
Taking a significant step forward in the University’s pursuit of membership in the prestigious Association of American Universities, President Michael T. Benson is announcing the upcoming April 1 launch of a national search for the next vice president for Research.
Fourth annual Heart Health and Black History Month discussion panel slated for Feb. 25
The fourth annual Hearth Health and Black History Month Panel is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, Feb. 25 from 6:30 – 8 p.m. at West Virginia University’s Mountainlair Gluck Theater.
NAEMT Designation Will Enhance, Expand MedCom’s Role in Emergency Medicine Training
The photo above shows members of the MedCom leadership team, including, from left, Anthony Oliverio, NRP, AAS, paramedic communication specialist; James Laird, BA, MCCP, FP-C, NREMT-P, CFC, supervisor; Christopher M. Lindsey, BSN, RN, MBA, CCRN, director, Emergency Services; Steve Ashcraft, NREMT-P, MCCP, FP-C, CFC, manager; and James F. Scheidler, MD, FACEP, FAEMS, medical director.
Faculty encouraged to complete survey on artificial intelligence
West Virginia University is collecting information about Artificial Intelligence (AI) use in teaching and research.
Rural Undergraduate Shadowing in Healthcare research accepted by Marshall Journal of Medicine
The Rural Undergraduate Shadowing in Healthcare research (WVU ICRHs RUSH program) has been accepted and published by the Marshall Journal of Medicine.
John Moll, CNIM from WVU Medicine to present on "Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring"
John Moll, CNIM from WVU Medicine will discuss Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring (IONM) basics, a day in the life of IONM care personnel, a case study and review session, and an overview of career and education opportunities on Wednesday, Feb. 25 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the North Health Sciences Center room 1909.
Chancellor’s Awards accepting nominations through March 27
The Chancellor’s Awards Committee is accepting nominations now through March 27 for the 2025-26 academic year. The awards are an opportunity to honor and recognize employees at WVU Health Sciences.
Dryad data now available to WVU faculty and researchers
West Virginia University has entered into a membership agreement with Dryad to provide easy access to a generalist data repository for all WVU faculty and researchers.
WVU student pharmacists team up with wildlife researchers for a public fishing derby with a purpose
Anglers ages 5 and up are invited to “Cast Like a Mountaineer” on Saturday, April 18, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Coopers Rock Lake near Morgantown, West Virginia.