Announcements
Keyser Campus inducts new members into Sigma nursing honor society
The WVU School of Nursing Keyser Campus recently hosted a Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing induction ceremony for its newest members.
Care Beyond the Hospital: Faith Community Nursing allows Logan County nurse to give back to her community
Shatika Jones, a new Faith Community Nurse who received training from the WVU School of Nursing, is working with West Logan Church to build a nurse-led access to care point within her community.
WVU in the News: The role of medical education in addressing rural physician shortages
Brianna Sheppard, director of WV Area Health Education Centers, writes for the National Rural Health Association blog about rural physician shortages.
Student interns participate in WVU Cancer Institute summer research program
The West Virginia University Cancer Institute has welcomed five student interns to the WVU Health Sciences Campus in Morgantown to participate in its nine week Summer Undergraduate Research Program.
Summer Undergraduate Vision Research Fellowship Program welcomes 8 students to Health Sciences Campus
Eight students from colleges and universities across the United States and Puerto Rico are on West Virginia University's Health Sciences Campus this summer to explore causes and potential treatments of ocular diseases through the Summer Undergraduate Vision Research Fellowship Program.
Transitional Year Program provides WVU ophthalmology residents with crucial skills ahead of specialized training
As he prepares to wrap up his first year of medical residency in the Transitional Year Residency Program and advance to an ophthalmology residency in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Omar Sadat, M.D., said his experiences through the program have added some crucial tools to his toolbelt for his next three years of specialized training.
WVU researchers develop 3D model to better treat neurological disorders
A 3D model developed by West Virginia University neuroscientists shows how implantable stimulators — the same kind used to treat chronic pain — can target neurons that control specific muscles to provide rehabilitation for people with neurological disorders such as stroke and spinal cord injuries.
Immunology and medical microbiology alum found passion for research at School of Medicine
When Annabelle Smith came to West Virginia University, she knew she wanted to pursue a career in the medical field, but she wasn’t sure what her path would be. While working in the lab at the School of Medicine, she found her love for research.
WVU in the News: WVU School of Nursing partners with Arellano University
WVU Nursing introduced a partnership with Arellano University to offer a new collaborative program for nursing exchange students.
Community-centered hygienist named outstanding dental school alumni
Gina Sharps, long-time dental hygienist and West Virginia University School of Dentistry graduate, received the dental school alumni association's Outstanding Alumni Award at the spring reunion celebration.