Announcements
May 30, 2020 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for May 30, 2020.
Jarvis to join Office of Health Affairs
A long-time leader and staff member of the Office of Sponsored Programs will join a newly-restructured Office of Health Affairs in WVU Health Sciences. Cindy Jarvis has been named assistant director of research administration for the Office of Health Affairs after nearly 35 years with the OSP.
WVU Football Set for Phased Return
With the country and state starting to reopen from the COVID-19 pandemic, the West Virginia University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics has initiated a phased approach to bringing its football staff and student-athletes back to campus.
West Virginia University announces AUPHA membership, joins community of health administration scholars
As West Virginia University prepares to welcome the first graduate and undergraduate cohorts to two of its newest programs – Master of Health Administration and Health Services Leadership and Management, respectively – it is expanding its resources to enhance the student experience.
May 29, 2020 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for May 29, 2020.
WVU researcher to discuss important role of rehabilitative services for cancer patients
In the next 10 years, it is estimated that nearly seven percent of the United States population will be cancer survivors, which translates to more than 21 million people. One West Virginia University researcher will share how preventative measures like rehabilitative services can play a critical role in improving their quality of life.
Accessing WVCTSI services
WVCTSI has learned that some units have advised that WVCTSI requires chair or institute director approval before seeking services. This is not true – faculty seeking services may either enter service requests in the iLab system OR contact Meghan Reeves at mreeves1@hsc.wvu.edu for direction.
Panagakos named interim dean for the WVU School of Dentistry
An experienced educator, private dental care practitioner and oral healthcare industry research expert, Dr. Fotinos Panagakos will continue to serve in his current position as vice dean of administration and research while also being named interim dean beginning July 1.
May 28, 2020 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for May 28, 2020.
WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute announces capability to predict COVID-19 related symptoms up to three days in advance
The West Virginia University Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute (RNI) and WVU Medicine, in conjunction with Oura Health, have addressed a major concern regarding the spread of COVID-19. The RNI has created a digital platform that can detect COVID-19 related symptoms up to three days before they show up.