Announcements
4-in-1 Institute Highlight to feature priorities, opportunities to connect
The Office of Research and Graduate Education invites the WVU Health Sciences community to the “4-in-1 Institute Highlight” on Tuesday, March 29, from 4 to 6 p.m. in Health Sciences Center North 2940B and via Zoom.
WVU School of Nursing awarded $2 million through Gov. Justice’s Nursing Workforce Expansion Program
The West Virginia University School of Nursing has been awarded a total of $2 million through West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice’s Nursing Workforce Expansion Program, which is designed to address the state’s nursing shortage through a multifaceted approach to attract, train, and retain nurses in the Mountain State.
Geriatrics Lunchtime Learning session to be presented March 23
WVU Health Sciences faculty and staff are invited to participate in Geriatrics Lunchtime Learning on Wednesday, March 23, from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom.
WVU alumna’s $1.6M legacy gift boosts research at School of Medicine
A $1.6 million legacy gift from a late West Virginia University alumna will bolster School of Medicine research efforts to improve health in the Mountain State and beyond.
Under the Dome: March 17, 2022 Edition
Under the Dome delivers a review of issues being considered by the West Virginia Legislature. It provides information on matters that affect WVU and higher education, as well as other hot topics being addressed. This edition includes a rundown of the bills that completed the legislative process and those that failed to cross the finish line by the midnight deadline on March 12.
Campus Conversation on the WVU Modernization Program planned for Tuesday
WVU faculty, staff and students are invited to attend a Campus Conversation focused on the WVU Modernization Program. The event will be held in-person at the Erickson Alumni Center (Salon B) on Tuesday, March 22 from 3 to 4 p.m. Participants also may choose to take part in the conversation via Zoom.
WVCTSI series to provide overview of ClinicalTrials.gov
Join the West Virginia Clinical and Translational Science Institute (WVCTSI) Center of Excellence and the West Virginia Chapter of Association of Clinical Research Professionals for the Clinical Trials Toolkit Series on Friday, March 25, at 12 p.m. in Health Sciences Center South G252F or via Zoom. Lunch will begin at 11:30 a.m. for those who RSVP.
Dental school research and publications reflect oral health mission of faculty and staff
Some of the recent publications and research work by those connected to the West Virginia University School of Dentistry are listed below.
WVU nursing student organizes Trans Safe Zone Training
A West Virginia University School of Nursing student recently organized a Trans Safe Zone Training, inviting members of the School of Nursing and beyond to learn how to be more affirming and supportive of the transgender population, especially as healthcare providers.
Dental school faculty participate in state oral health summit
West Virginia University School of Dentistry was well represented at this year’s West Virginia Oral Health Summit held at the Stonewall Resort on March 4, 2022.