Announcements
STEPS Simulation Certificate Program graduates 16th cohort
The WVU School of Medicine Office of Continuing Medical Education has graduated its 16th cohort from the Simulation Certificate Program. Participants came from backgrounds of medicine, nursing and nurse anesthesia.
The Merlin Arc Fayette Scholarship application set to open July 1
The Merlin Arc Fayette Scholarship is a $2,000 scholarship to support undergraduate and graduate students who are enrolled in relevant fields related to disabilities. These fields include special education, psychology, social work, speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, physical therapy, nursing, disability studies, early childhood education, and other related fields.
WV AHEC director receives national award for social justice
Angela Alston, MPH, executive director of the Southeastern West Virginia Area Health Education Center, has received the 2025 Andy Nichols Award for Social Justice from the National AHEC Organization.
WVU Eastern Campus medical student attends and presents at statewide surgical conference
A medical student at the West Virginia University School of Medicine’s Eastern Campus recently attended a statewide surgical conference, where she represented the campus by giving a poster presentation to students and surgeons from across the state.
WVU Research Associate retirement celebration planned for June 30
West Virginia University Health Sciences Research Associate at WVU Health Affairs Institute, Herbert Linn is set to retire at the end of the month after more than three decades in the workforce and 14 years at WVU. Linn has had a profound impact on addressing the opioid overdose epidemic in West Virginia. .
Ophthalmology Grand Rounds: Faculty to present department's quarterly report
Members of the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences faculty will present the department's quarterly report during the grand rounds session on Wednesday, June 18.
Dr. Ali Hajiran Achieves Career Milestone: 500 Major Robotic Urologic Cancer Surgeries
Ali Hajiran, MD, chief of Urologic Oncology and director of Robotic Surgery at the WVU Cancer Institute, has achieved a career milestone – performing 500 major robotic urologic cancer surgeries. This achievement reflects his commitment to surgical excellence and delivering high-quality care to patients with prostate, kidney, and bladder cancers across West Virginia and beyond.
Seeking study participants to determine how CBD impacts driving performance
Ever wonder if Cannabidiol (CBD) affects driving performance? If so, we're seeking participants for a driving simulation study being conducted at the Health Sciences Center at West Virginia University.
Announcing the WVU Department of Surgery Grand Rounds and Visiting Professor Patrick Murphy, MD, MPH, MSc, FRCSC, FACS
Dr. Lauren Dudas will provide introductions for Dr. Murphy to present his lecture in-person July 16, 2025, from 7:30-8:30 a.m.
WVCTSI and WVR3 hosting virtual community forum on June 22
WVCTSI and the WV Rural Roots to Research program are hosting a virtual community health forum via zoom from 7 to 8 p.m. on July 22. This forum will give attendees the chance to share their thoughts on health challenges facing their communities and opportunities for solutions. Input from participants can help shape the future of groundbreaking health research in the state.