Announcements
Medicine Grand Rounds: Dean to provide overview of WVUHS legal services
Katie Dean, ESQ, will give a presentation on WVUHS legal services for the Department of Medicine grand rounds on Friday, Aug. 22, at noon.
Ophthalmology Grand Rounds: Dr. Riaz to give presentation on corneal neovascularization
Visiting professor Kamran Riaz, M.D., will give a presentation on corneal neovascularization for the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences grand rounds on Wednesday, Aug. 20, at 7 a.m.
In Remembrance: Knox Van Dyke, Ph.D.
Dr. Knox Van Dyke was a retired professor emeritus at West Virginia University's Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology. He passed away on Friday, August 15, 2025. He was 86.
WVU summer research program helps students explore vision through basic science and clinical research projects
Students from universities across the country are gaining valuable insight into preventing vision loss through West Virginia University’s Summer Undergraduate Research Vision Research Fellowship Program.
WVU Libraries and Health Sciences to host exhibit honoring Dr. Arthur I. Jacknowitz
WVU Art in the Libraries, in collaboration with the West Virginia University Health Sciences Center and the William A. Neal Museum of the Health Sciences, will open a new exhibit celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Arthur I. Jacknowitz, a beloved WVU School of Pharmacy professor known for championing the arts as an essential part of health and wellness.
WVU Health Affairs white paper reveals digital tools driving recovery success in West Virginia
A recently published paper from CHESS Health, the West Virginia University Health Affairs Institute, and the West Virginia Department of Human Services’ Bureau for Behavioral Health highlights how digital health tools are improving recovery outcomes for individuals with substance use disorder across the state.
Parking enforcement and permit processes updated
All permit holders must ensure their license plate information is accurate in the Parking Portal by Monday, Sept. 1, to comply with updated enforcement procedures.
Medicine Grand Rounds: Dr. Mercado to give presentation on cardiogenic shock
Nestor Mercado, M.D., will give a presentation on cardiogenic shock for the Department of Medicine grand rounds on Friday, Aug. 15, at noon.
In Remembrance: Larry Pickering, M.D.
Dr. Larry K. Pickering, a distinguished leader in pediatric Infectious Disease and a dedicated mentor, passed away on July 1, 2025 in San Diego, California. He was 81. A trailblazer in medical education, research, and public health, Dr. Pickering played a pivotal role in shaping immunization policy in the United States and around the world. His contributions profoundly impacted the health and lives of countless children globally. Born in 1944, Dr. Pickering earned his medical degree from West Virginia University School of Medicine in 1970. He completed a pediatric residency and an infectious disease fellowship at Washington University School of Medicine, launching a remarkable career devoted to protecting children from infectious diseases. Throughout his career, Dr. Pickering held academic and leadership roles at the University of Texas-Houston, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Emory University, Eastern Virginia Medical School, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). He served on the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and was editor of the American Academy of Pediatrics' Red Book for three editions - a definitive resource on pediatric infectious diseases. Dr. Pickering is survived by his beloved wife, Mimi; their children, Maggie and Andy; and 3 grandchildren, Kenan, Edie and Mae. He is also survived by his sister, Susan; brother-in-law, Mike; and two nephews, Lucas and Ryan. Larry was known for his sharp wit and infectious sense of humor, and he was willing to bet on almost anything. His granddaughters remember him as an inspiring and kind-hearted man who always had a joke to share. A master card player, he usually won, and graciously accepted checks from those who owed him. He was deeply proud of his West Virginia roots and his alma mater, West Virginia University. He established a lasting scholarship there to support future generations of medical students, endowed Pickering Chair, and the Hogan Lecture Series. A memorial service will be held in September 2025 to honor his enduring legacy in pediatric infectious disease and public health. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the West Virginia University Pediatric Department or Alzheimer's San Diego.
Ophthalmology Grand Rounds: Drs. Elhamdani and Sadat to give presentations
A pair of third-year residents will give presentations for the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences grand rounds on Wednesday, Aug. 13, at 7 a.m.