https://sole.hsc.wvu.edu/Apps/News/rss/SchoolofMedicine/Internal50 most recent storiesen-US364994aa-8c41-49c0-b766-005878158a05https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-vascular-surgery-fellows-present-quality-improvement-projectsThe West Virginia University vascular surgery fellows presented quality improvement projects at the national Vascular Quality Initiative meeting in conjunction with the Vascular Annual Meeting (VQI@VAM) in Boston, Massachusetts.Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-23T10:53:04-04:00102659cc-10d8-4a8b-ab74-cada9de12b0ehttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=unplug-unwind-at-bewell-s-september-wellness-event"Unplug & Unwind" at BeWell's September wellness event on Monday, Sept. 28, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Health Sciences Center Pylons Commons.Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-23T16:21:26-04:0069fd6dea-d1ad-472e-80a0-284829831b23https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=fsap-support-squad-book-club-grit-begins-oct-15Faculty and staff are invited to join the WVU Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) book club to discuss Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth every Thursday at 4 p.m., beginning Oct. 15 through Nov. 19 on Zoom.Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-23T16:18:14-04:0060027b0f-0118-453f-87f8-11799f5c3848https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=starting-oct-12-2026-all-new-wvu-clinical-studies-will-utilize-new-payment-systemEffective October 12, 2026, all new clinical studies conducted at West Virginia University that require human subject payment using prepaid cards will utilize the Advarra Payments system.Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-23T16:18:04-04:001efd08f3-101c-42c7-9d5b-7caa7ca3e198https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=announcingwvu-department-of-surgery-visiting-professor-daniel-regier-mdThe WVU Department of Surgery is pleased to welcome Daniel Regier, MD, as our Grand Rounds Visiting Professor.Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-22T12:21:02-04:00aa3a0379-a276-443e-8205-f8320b5317a7https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=medicine-grand-rounds-dr-tiwari-to-give-presentation-on-pmr-and-gcaVivekanand Tiwari, MD, will give a presentation on PMR and GCA for the Department of Medicine Grand Rounds on Friday, Sept. 25, at noon.Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-22T09:37:47-04:00fc20d499-2bde-438a-ae4c-7b363cc4bd13https://wvumedicine.org/news/article/wvu-medicine/berkeley-medical-center/wvu-medicine-partners-with-local-schools-to-strengthen-emergency-response-preparedness-for-student-athletes/MARTINSBURG, W.Va. – WVU Medicine is partnering with school districts in the Tri-State region to enhance emergency preparedness for student athletes through hands-on cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) training, as well as realistic emergency response simulations for coaches, athletic staff, and school personnel.Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-21T16:31:45-04:00da576940-7367-41d2-93a3-291251b14469https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=gme-program-director-video-message-sign-ups-now-openSign-ups are now open for Graduate Medical Education program directors, assistant program directors and chairs interested in recording a video message for their program website.Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-21T16:22:02-04:00bf0159f9-e21c-4fb6-ab5b-9dde73f5feedhttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-vs-cobre-seeking-applications-for-pilot-project-programThe Visual Sciences Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (VS-CoBRE) at the West Virginia University School of Medicine is seeking applicants for its Pilot Project Program, which provides financial support to research pilot projects focused on visual sciences.Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-21T11:07:57-04:0098401118-b3de-4f44-acf5-8c65bdac0040https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-cancer-institute-launches-shared-resources-voucher-programThe West Virginia University Cancer Institute provides access to a network of shared resources to support and advance cancer research. The new Shared Resources Voucher Program provides Cancer Institute members with $3,000 in vouchers to support cancer-related research.Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-21T13:21:23-04:00b19ba2b1-b04c-46a6-98e0-06007f200e6ehttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=takewalk-withfuture-doc-monthly-event-returnsJoin local WVU School of Medicine providers, students and other community members for a free walking program open to the public. Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-22T08:47:14-04:0033ef0b0c-885b-4703-88b2-83de93451482https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=interested-in-studying-abroad-exploreucd-health-sciences-summer-programJoin Global Engagement at Health Sciences for an information session with University College Dublin Study Abroad Advisor Paddy Glennon to learn more about the UCD Health Sciences Summer Program on Friday, September 25, at noon in HSC, Room 2940A.Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-22T09:48:10-04:00ded3b100-5994-4b12-9cef-d8ee63f5eb41https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=hodder-receives-continued-funding-for-clinical-research-centersomdiscoverDr. Sally Hodder, WVCTSI director, associate vice president for clinical and translational science and Preeminent Scholar Chair at West Virginia University Health Sciences, has received notification of continued funding for the research project "The IDeA State Consortium for a Clinical Research Resource Center Increasing Clinical Trials in IDeA States through Communication of Opportunities Effective Marketing and Workforce Development."Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-17T15:12:22-04:008aa0a7d0-d9e5-4886-83bd-2bb347f30504https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=damron-receives-continued-funding-for-pertussis-research_5somenagaeHeath Damron, professor and director of the Vaccine Development Center in the West Virginia University School of Medicine Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Virology and director of the MD-PhD Program in the Health Science Center Department of Research and Graduate Education, has received notification of R56 award funding for the research project "Development of therapies against pertussis."Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-17T15:12:55-04:00e9813761-d7a5-4028-8bcd-e31537312180https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=lockman-receives-continued-funding-for-tumor-microenvironment-researchsomempowerPaul Lockman, Ph.D., BSN, assistant vice president of Experimental Therapeutics in the West Virginia University School of Medicine Department of Pharmacology and Benedum Fellow and the Mylan Endowed Chair professor in the School of Pharmacy, has received notification of continued funding for the research project "Tumor Microenvironment-TME CoBRE."Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-17T15:12:39-04:000bf0ba2d-dd03-4d33-92d7-58a7e4818bb4https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-school-of-public-health-hosts-employer-spotlight-with-communicareJoin WVU School of Public Health for an Employer Spotlight session featuring CommuniCare on Monday, September 21 at 10 a.m. in HSC South, 7608, or via Zoom.Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-22T09:48:26-04:00c1576ec3-17c1-4f00-94ea-7fbe428889c0https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-departments-of-ophthalmology-and-visual-sciences-and-biochemistry-and-molecular-medicine-hostingThe West Virginia University Departments of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences and Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine will host the 2026 WV Vision Summit on Friday, Sept. 18, from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. At the Erickson Alumni Center in Morgantown. The event will focus on advancements in research from WVU vision research faculty.Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-15T15:05:54-04:00cc022655-ab0e-436c-bf36-254c1fb5c36ehttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=music-inpylons-set-for-september-28Update: This event has been canceled. Stay tuned to Health Sciences' communications and social channels to learn about future events.Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-21T10:17:04-04:00417c9343-b029-4549-a73b-f2f302e52bc2https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-heart-and-vascular-institute-to-host-rural-cardiovascular-health-symposiumThe West Virginia University Heart and Vascular Institute will host the WVU Rural Cardiovascular Health Symposium Oct. 1-2 in Morgantown, bringing together healthcare professionals and community leaders to address challenges in cardiovascular care in rural communities.Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-15T16:06:01-04:00cedba3ca-f7c5-4f6b-be30-b4633d6dfb79https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-medicine-physician-enrolls-their-first-patient-in-global-periprosthetic-joint-infection-clinical WVU Medicine physicians are participating in their second Peptilogics study to treat peri-prosthetic joint infections (PJI) of the knee, which is infection after joint replacement surgery. In 2022, WVU was the first site to dose a patient with a new antimicrobial medication in the Phase 1b clinical trial for the treatment of PJI.  WVU, led by Principal Investigator Dr. Matthew Dietz, is now collaborating on the follow up study, a global Phase 2/3 RETAIN trial, onto which the team has already enrolled its first patient.Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-11T10:52:55-04:00201c3dfe-9c28-4726-81c2-713e64bb63f6https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=olli-at-wvu-hosts-residents-aware-network-for-intelligent-assistance-enabling-your-home-to-becomefroOLLI at WVU will host the 20th annual Irving Goodman Aging Lecture on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at 1 p.m. This year's lecture, "Residents Aware Network for Intelligent Assistance (RANIA): Enabling Your Home to Become the Frontline Caregiver," will be delivered by Y. V. Ramana Reddy, PhD.Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-15T10:54:04-04:0062121633-770f-4710-8cab-8f8311270bc2https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=move-from-qualtrics-legacy-results-reports-to-results-dashboardsOn Sept. 30, Qualtrics is retiring Legacy Results-Reports and moving to Results Dashboards. If you use Legacy Results-Reports, you'll need to move to Results Dashboards before the Sept. 30 deadline to avoid disruptions. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-15T10:57:58-04:006a5006c9-96c2-4411-b440-052fce188b53https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=medicine-grand-rounds-dr-mcmanus-to-give-presentation-on-hiv-researchKathleen McManus. MD, MSCR, will give a presentation on HIV research for the Department of Medicine grand rounds on Friday, Sept. 11, at noon.Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-08T12:35:19-04:00ee2f17ba-1eaf-4d11-9534-52bd818da8c4https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=ophthalmology-grand-rounds-dr-bene-to-give-presentation-on-glaucomaDavid Bene, MD, FACS, will give a presentation on glaucoma for the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences grand rounds on Wednesday, Sept. 9, at 7 a.m.Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-08T11:50:18-04:0035b7853c-fb9b-4145-8a2f-f7133cf4fefbhttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-researchers-seek-participants-for-study-examining-cbd-and-driving-performanceResearchers at the West Virginia University School of Public Health are seeking volunteers to participate in a study exploring how cannabidiol (CBD) may affect driving performance, cognition and sedation among healthy adults.Mon, 07 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-07T13:50:19-04:00f6567c64-bb32-48f0-a96a-a225abd5ec0fhttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=register-for-simulation-week-sept-14-18_0STEPS is offering a series of informational sessions and an opportunity to recognize excellence in simulation education.Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-08T11:38:32-04:007b2685ab-c223-4f8b-a19d-8767ddd3c80ehttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=operation-blue-sky-hosting-purpose-week-events-to-recharge-this-semesterWest Virginia University's Operation Blue Sky has several events scheduled in September to celebrate Purpose Week. Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-21T13:20:04-04:00391e8672-1948-45e9-9fdf-a7ff43e395dchttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=cisco-phone-service-including-jabber-to-be-retired-sept-15_0The two-year project to move the University's phone service from outdated Cisco hardware to Zoom Phone is nearly complete. Migrations are complete for the main campus and regional campuses, and the Health Sciences campus migration is substantially complete.Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-07T13:45:31-04:009132d061-1396-4eb6-b13c-8abce2cb9894https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=call-for-proposals-mountain-state-conference-on-disabilitiesThe Mountain State Conference on Disabilities is seeking proposals for short courses, workshops, and poster sessions to take place during the conference at Oglebay Resort in Wheeling, WV on April 15-17, 2027.Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-08T08:53:21-04:000a8c4814-d3b2-4e32-8dbd-a261b7fe78b1https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=ophthalmology-grand-rounds-dr-siso-and-riner-to-give-presentationsDeniz Siso, MD, and Derrick Riner will give presentations for the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences grand rounds on Wednesday, Sept. 2, at 7 a.m.Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-01T10:01:37-04:0075245c72-5c02-4bc4-b757-0af2a5f8bbebhttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-school-of-medicine-student-research-finds-that-medical-school-financial-assistance-programs-undefinancegraduateeducationresearchA research team comprised of students, faculty and staff from the West Virginia University School of Medicine discovered that medical school financial assistance programs are being underutilized by medical students who could qualify for financial help.  Mon, 31 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-31T15:21:48-04:00caf2fc3d-e5e2-4a8f-ab58-2150d99384bfhttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=bernat-to-run-marathon-to-benefit-pediatric-epilepsy-research-organization#facultynewsWest Virginia University School of Medicine Assistant Professor D.J. Bernat, Ph.D., is ready to run beyond his normal duties of teaching and caring for his patients to raise money for an organization that will benefit the world around him. Mon, 31 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-31T15:22:12-04:000f6336b2-47f9-40b7-8cea-fd4861490ba7https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=annual-hsc-fire-alarm-test-scheduled-for-friday-sept-4A fire alarm test for the Health Sciences Campus – HSC South, HSC North, HSC addition and Erma Byrd Biomedical Research Facility – will take place from 5 to 7 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 4.Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-31T08:36:08-04:0042d766a8-3380-48ca-964e-2543766e514bhttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=registration-for-mountain-state-cyber-summit-openWest Virginia's cybersecurity and technology communities will come together on Oct. 28 in Morgantown for the 2026 Mountain State Cyber Summit + Tech Yeah, a new collaboration designed to connect leaders across different industries.Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-31T08:35:38-04:00bdbabe96-00d3-4117-b3c8-5c0652f61e67https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=new-faculty-orientation-welcomes-wvu-health-sciences-and-wvu-medicine-facultyNew faculty members from WVU Health Sciences and WVU Medicine are invited to attend New Faculty Orientation on Tuesday, Sept. 29, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Bruce McClymonds Conference Center. Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-31T08:34:49-04:00f37bf31a-acf9-4838-b1b7-067599f9a9b2https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=nominatehsc-employee-ofmonth-through-blue-skyOperation Blue Sky will be honoring a Health Science's Employee of the Month each quarter beginning in September 2026.Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-01T08:49:05-04:00b2b260b1-fcf4-42d5-b43a-b71d5bc08184https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=in-remembrance-amanda-acord-vira-edd-otr-l-cbis-faotaDr. Amanda Acord-Vira, beloved daughter of Frank and Cathy Acord of Beckley, WV, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2026, surrounded by the love she so freely gave throughout her life. Amanda was a bright, generous soul whose compassion touched everyone she met. Her family and friends knew her as someone who led with her heart — a woman whose spirit was unmistakably kind, sincere, and devoted. Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-27T09:37:22-04:0001cbd7da-ecec-451b-a414-379f7bbb3ecehttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=dr-alyson-leo-gives-back-to-hometown-with-patient-careOld-fashioned primary care is alive and well in Elkins, thanks in part to Dr. Alyson Leo. While a student at WVU School of Medicine, the Institute for Community and Rural Health's programs pinpointed her passion to practicing medicine in her hometown—and now she's giving back.Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-26T12:13:08-04:00368d45f7-1442-42ac-b99b-77e7235d7490https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=action-required-okta-desktop-password-sync-for-macosAhead of Apple's next major software update expected this fall, WVU is rolling out Okta Desktop Password Sync for university-managed Macs.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-31T08:33:25-04:0035e885df-b9c7-4f16-9e66-17af2387377dhttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=join-school-of-public-health-for-graduate-programs-information-sessions_1Have you considered taking your career or education to the next level? Join WVU School of Public Health director of admissions and recruitment for one of our virtual information sessions that explore our various master's programs and provide tips on how to apply!Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-31T15:20:08-04:0045d969c2-697a-47ff-9c15-a484be141fd2https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=faculty-invited-to-school-of-medicine-m-d-tailgate-before-wvu-oklahoma-st-gamealumnimedicaleducationmedicine-internalsomkindWVU School of Medicine M.D. program faculty, alumni and students are invited to join their peers in cheering on the Mountaineers as they take on the Oklahoma State Cowboys Saturday, Sept. 26.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-28T15:54:00-04:00a76c1f21-aa85-4488-8f58-e66974890275https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-health-sciences-to-host-global-health-week-oct-5-9-2026The West Virginia University School of Medicine Global Health Program will host Global Health Week Oct. 5-9 with daily presentations at noon in room 1905 of the Health Sciences Center highlighting current topics and the future of health care worldwide.Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-26T15:53:34-04:00460b55a1-8db4-4cec-8be7-78e8c1849fc3https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=medicine-grand-rounds-dr-barghouti-to-give-presentation-on-cortisol-interpretation-in-internal-medicNadia Barghouti, MD, MPH, will give a presentation on cortisol interpretation in internal medicine for the Department of Medicine grand rounds on Friday, Aug. 28, at noon. Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-24T10:51:30-04:00393c2049-d7b9-4160-a2dc-e392955a39e7https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=blood-drive-planned-for-september-1-at-j-w-ruby-memorial-hospitalAn American Red Cross blood drive will be held on Tuesday, September 1, from noon to 6 p.m. at WVU Medicine J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital Bruce McClymonds Conference Room A, for WVU employees and students. Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-20T16:32:02-04:00a966f471-8051-4973-bb10-8465434f3be6https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=schreurs-receives-continued-funding-for-dementias-studyBernard Schreurs, assistant vice president of Research Development in the West Virginia University Health Sciences Center and professor in the School of Medicine Department of Neuroscience, has received notification of continued funding for the research project "Stroke and Alzheimer's Disease Related Dementias." Paul Chantler, professor, and James Simpkins, professor emeritus, in the School of Medicine Department of Neuroscience, serve as co-principle investigators.Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-19T14:52:22-04:001e41c3e9-28f6-4008-ac63-bbd92fa62fe1https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=nurkiewicz-receives-continued-funding-for-systems-toxicology-pre-doctoral-trainingTim Nurkiewicz, professor in the West Virginia University School of Medicine Department of Physiology, Pharmacology and Toxicology, has received notification of continued funding for the research project "Pre-doctoral Training in Systems Toxicology."Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-19T14:33:41-04:000a79375c-4887-43df-bbf4-b0552dc4ef97https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=hsc-north-detour-scheduled-for-monday-august-24-and-tuesday-august-25On Monday, August 24, and Tuesday, August 25, the door to the hallway that connects the Pylons Commons Area to Fukushima Auditorium will be closed while crews work to install a new mural.Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-27T15:34:27-04:00700797a4-39c9-4b8c-8742-548233e38d58https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=medicine-grand-rounds-dr-pellegrino-to-give-presentation-on-subspecialty-careBethany Pellegrino, MD, will give a presentation on sub-subspecialty care for the Department of Medicine grand rounds on Friday, Aug. 21, at noon.Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-18T15:57:59-04:003858be91-7026-46d3-ba8a-b12fb80f4bd7https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=department-of-medicine-hosts-annual-john-e-parker-pulmonary-and-sleep-symposiumThe Department of Medicine's Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine hosted its annual John E. Parker Pulmonary and Sleep Symposium on July 31.Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-20T13:35:01-04:0091888243-5104-41bc-88ce-e9397b852133https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=ophthalmology-grand-rounds-drs-clark-and-mahmud-to-give-presentationsForrest Clark, MD, and Haseeb Mahmud, MD, will give presentations for the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences grand rounds on Wednesday, Aug. 19, at 7 a.m.Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-18T10:24:06-04:00