Announcements
WVU Departments of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences and Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine hosting WV Vision Summit at Erickson Alumni Center
The 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.
Music in the Pylons set for September 28
West Virginia University’s Operation Blue Sky will be presenting Music in the Pylons on September 28, 2026 at 12 p.m. All students, faculty and staff are invited to enjoy a free afternoon of music. Musical guest TBD.
WVU Heart and Vascular Institute to host rural cardiovascular health symposium
The 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.
WVU Medicine physician enrolls their first patient in global periprosthetic joint infection clinical trial
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.
OLLI at WVU hosts "Residents Aware Network for Intelligent Assistance: Enabling Your Home to Become the Frontline Caregiver" on Sept. 17
OLLI 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.
Move from Qualtrics Legacy Results-Reports to Results Dashboards
On 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.
Medicine Grand Rounds: Dr. McManus to give presentation on HIV research
Kathleen McManus. MD, MSCR, will give a presentation on HIV research for the Department of Medicine grand rounds on Friday, Sept. 11, at noon.
Ophthalmology Grand Rounds: Dr. Bene to give presentation on glaucoma
David 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.
WVU researchers seek participants for study examining CBD and driving performance
Researchers 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.
Register for Simulation Week Sept. 14-18
STEPS is offering a series of informational sessions and an opportunity to recognize excellence in simulation education.