In recognition of Dr. Tony Realini’s generous gift supporting the ongoing construction of the WVU Eye Institute’s new facility at the intersection of Van Voorhis Road and Elmer Prince Drive, the fourth floor research space will be known as the Realini Clinical Research Center.
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Kimberly Meigh, an associate professor and clinical coordinator for the WVU Speech, Language, and Hearing Clinic, will serve as the interim chair of the School of Medicine Division of Communication Sciences and Disorders.
Designed for clinicians interested in both inpatient and outpatient pulmonary and sleep disorders, the annual John E. Parker WVU Pulmonary and Sleep Symposium will be held July 31 at the Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place.
Dr. Carl Schmidt, who has served as the chief of the Division of Surgical Oncology since joining WVU in 2018, has been named chair of the School of Medicine Department of Surgery.
Demonstrating the broad reach, strength and dedication of Mountaineer Nation, the West Virginia University Alumni Association is launching its annual national service project — Bears and Blankets — to benefit WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s.
WVU was recognized with gold status — the highest level attainable in the Exercise is Medicine program — for encouraging faculty, staff and students to work together to improve health and well-being on campus.