Announcements
Tooth depository available for teaching and research
The WVU School of Dentistry Department of Dental Research has a Research Labs Tooth Depository Tissue Bank on file with the IRB (registration #T2017.07) available for use by students, faculty and staff.
Katie Hoffman named director of academic personnel at WVU Health Sciences
Kathryn "Katie" Hoffman has been named director of academic personnel for the West Virginia University Health Sciences Center. In this role, she will work directly with Louise Veselicky, associate vice president for HSC Academic Affairs and her team in managing faculty retention, promotion and tenure processes, emeritus applications, and other faculty focused initiatives.
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.
STEPS to host Simulation Week Activities
The WV STEPS David and JoAnn Shaw Simulation Training and Education for Patient Safety Center will host Healthcare Simulation Week from Monday, Sept. 15, through Friday, Sept. 19.
Ground floor, HSC South entrance closed for construction
The ground floor, Health Sciences Center South entrance near The Market at WVU Health Sciences has been closed due to ongoing construction and safety concerns. This closure will remain in place full-time through the beginning of the fall semester and may continue on an as-needed basis.
Health Sciences implements updated photography services and pricing
Following recent changes to the university’s photography pricing structure and to continue to support a photography studio that offers on-campus portraits and on-location photography services, WVU Health Sciences is implementing several updated policies and pricing.
Participants sought to evaluate impact of yoga on health, specifically for individuals with high blood pressure
To be eligible for the research study, participants must be adults aged 18-65, diagnosed with high blood pressure, not currently involved in an exercise or yoga program, and not pregnant.
Special review of WVU Area 80 parking permits for new clinical faculty
Due to several major construction projects at the WVU Health Sciences Center, parking in Area 80 and the surrounding areas is extremely limited.
Abstract submissions open for Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium
Faculty and staff are asked to encourage their undergraduate researchers to submit abstracts for the 18th Annual Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium by July 7.
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.