Announcements
Faculty Development Zoom session: "Grant Writing for Academic Career Success"
All faculty are invited to attend the WVU Health Sciences Center Faculty Development Program presentation "Grant Writing for Academic Career Success" Wednesday, May 12, 2021, from noon to 1 p.m.
WVU to resume offering Johnson & Johnson vaccine, shifting COVID-19 operations as semester comes to a close
West Virginia University will resume administration of Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen COVID-19 vaccine based on the recent recommendation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration.
WVU, CDC report week 10 results for 'MASCUP!'
The West Virginia University School of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported observation results for the tenth – and final – week of 'MASCUP!', an ongoing mask observation study.
April 29, 2021 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for April 29, 2021.
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Student Publishes Two Stories as Part of Experiential Learning
Claire Smathers, graduate student in the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology program, co-wrote an article with Stacey Elza as part of her experiential learning. Claire works in Dr. Aaron Robart's lab studying the structure and function of catalytic RNA and RNA-protein complexes but is planning on transitioning into a career in science writing/communication after graduation. Claire has been working with WVU science communicator Stacey Elza to learn about and gain experience in science journalism. During the experience, Claire has been assisting Stacey by interviewing HSC researchers and writing exciting stories about their research. Claire was very excited to be able to work with Stacey on this piece about developments in cancer research at WVU for the WVU Magazine. In addition, Claire wrote an article about Sunil Sharma, MD and his study on vaping-related lung injury in West Virginia. Links to the articles are listed below.
April 28, 2021 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for April 28, 2021.
Grant aims to reduce overdose deaths by connecting substance users in the emergency department to long-term treatment and recovery resources
Patients with substance use disorder will be able to better connect with emergency department-initiated treatment programs at participating hospitals throughout the state, thanks to a partnership between West Virginia University Office of Health Affairs, Marshall University and the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources.
Reminder on classroom, conference room reservations
To reserve a room for your organization's meeting or study session, visit 25live for scheduling. Through the online portal, users can search by event, location, resource or organization. Users can also select a calendar view to see what areas are booked.
PCPS issues reminder on required documentation for confirming orders
This is a reminder that when submitting a Confirming Order form in Mountaineer Marketplace a quote or agreement needs to be included along with the invoice. In the event a quote or agreement was not obtained prior to the purchase, the department will need to request this documentation from the supplier prior to submission in Mountaineer Marketplace. Confirming orders should be avoided at all costs and should be replaced by contractual payments and blanket Purchase Orders going forward.
Deadline Extended: Nominations being accepted for Vice President’s Awards through May 31
The deadline for Vice President's Awards nominations has been extended to May 31. The awards are an opportunity to honor and recognize employees at the WVU Health Sciences Center.