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Chemotherapy’s effectiveness may vary with time of day, suggests WVU research

The blood-brain barrier keeps foreign substances from entering the brain. That’s good when it comes to toxins and germs, but it makes treating tumors in the brain trickier. By shielding the brain from things that would harm it, the blood-brain barrier also blocks the chemotherapy that would help it. William Walker—a researcher with the West Virginia University School of Medicine—is investigating whether the blood-brain barrier is more likely to admit chemotherapy drugs at different times of day.

WVU Student Nurses Association (SNA) to host conversation about ethnic hair

The West Virginia University Student Nurses Association (SNA) will host a conversation about ethnic hair, including hair care and struggles in personal and professional life due to ethnic hair. Attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions and share their experiences. Protective hairstyle demonstrations will also be offered at the event. 

LGBTQ Health Week Lecture Series

The WVUSOM LGBTQ Health Week Lecture Series is coming next week (Feb 1-3) and is sponsored by SHAPE (Student Healthcare Alliance for Promoting Equality). 

Upcoming enhancements to WVU’s MyTravel program

As part of efforts to enhance the user experience for faculty and staff who travel on behalf of West Virginia University, the Procurement, Contracting and Payment Services (PCPS) is transitioning to American Express Global Business Travel as WVU’s standard travel management company, effective Monday, Feb. 14.

Shared Services Customer Group Meeting on January 26

As part of our continuing efforts to improve customer service for the faculty and staff that we serve, the WVU Shared Services Center is inviting members of the WVU community to our monthly Customers’ Group Meeting.   

Under the Dome: January 24, 2022 Edition

Under the Dome delivers a review of the issues being considered by the West Virginia Legislature. It provides information on matters that affect WVU and higher education, as well as other hot topics being debated. This edition provides an update on the first two weeks of the legislative session, Governor Justice’s State of the State address and several bills introduced during the first few days of the 60-day session.

Under the Dome: January 24, 2022 Edition

Under the Dome delivers a review of the issues being considered by the West Virginia Legislature during its regular 60-day session. Today's (Jan. 24) edition provides an update on the first two weeks of the legislative session, Governor Justice’s State of the State address and several bills introduced during the first few days of the session.