In recognition of outstanding achievement, Visvanathan Ramamurthy was honored with the inaugural Health Sciences Chancellor’s Chair in Research and Scholarships by Dr. Clay Marsh. Ramamurthy specializes in research related to the mechanisms of underlying blinding diseases, hearing loss and ciliopathies, with the ultimate goal of translating mechanistic insights into treatments for sensory disorders.
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While Emilie Farrell has always known she wanted a career in health care, she didn’t realize she could combine her passion for sports with her desire to heal until she found the WVU Master of Science in Athletic Training program.
The School of Public Health Master of Health Administration program and the WVU Graduate Chapter of Upsilon Phi Delta will host a virtual Administrative Grand Rounds titled “Ensuring Your Community’s Successful Emergency Preparedness” from noon to 1 p.m. April 4 on Zoom.
Students were given the opportunity to learn about cutting-edge respiratory therapy advancements and expand their network by participating in the West Virginia Society of Respiratory Care Winter Conference — where three students received WVU Breathe Scholarships.
The School of Medicine is announcing Dr. Steven Campbell as the new chair of the Department of Urology, effective June 30. His primary interests include renal cell carcinoma, bladder cancer, prostate cancer and resident education.
The WVU Institute for Community and Rural Health and the West Virginia Area Health Education Centers are accepting applications for the WV AHEC Rural Community Health Scholars program. The deadline to apply for early admission is May 19.