Announcements
WVU in the News: WVU expert participates in subcommittee hearing
WASHINGTON, D.C.-(WTAP) A Senate subcommittee hearing examining the opioid epidemic featured an expert from West Virginia University on addiction.
SoP alumnus wins national award from the American Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation
Congratulations to Dr. Aaron Cumpston (PharmD, 2001). Cumpston earned the 2019 "Excellence in Advocacy Award" from the American Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation (ASBMT) Pharmacy Special Interest Group (SIG). The national award is presented to members who have made a significant impact on the field of pharmacy in hematopoietic stem cell transplantation through patient or practice advocacy. Cumpston works for is a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist in Bone Marrow Transplantation/Hematologic Malignancies and the WVU Cancer Center,
Alexander to serve on editorial board of new Journal of Appalachian Health
A new journal focused on the health challenges of Appalachia launched this month, and WVU public health expert Linda Alexander will serve on the publication’s editorial board.
WVU neuroscientist explores fighting weight gain with darkness
A novel way to treat weight gain may involve limiting our exposure to light at night—whether that light comes from our bedside lamps, the light pollution that sneaks through our windows or the electronic devices we use as we drift off to sleep.
Campus Conversation at WVU Health Sciences Center: House Bill 2519 “campus carry”
West Virginia University faculty, staff and students are invited to join an open conversation Thursday (Feb. 28) at noon at the Okey Patteson Auditorium at the Health Sciences Center on House Bill 2519, which commonly is referred to as “campus carry.” The bill currently is making its way through the West Virginia Legislature and would permit concealed weapons to be carried in designated areas on campus by concealed weapons license holders.
Haut named to new leadership position at Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute
Marc W. Haut, Ph.D., has been chosen to serve in a new leadership role as vice chair and director of clinical research and education for the Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute. Currently the chair of West Virginia University’s Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry, Dr. Haut is also professor in the Departments of Neuroscience, Neurology and Radiology and the WVU Cancer Institute.
Morgantown Escape Room to conduct event at Health Sciences; prizes awarded for fastest escape!
As part of Interprofessional Education Week, Morgantown Escape Room will be offering an escape activity at the Pylons Lobby on n Monday, March 18 from 9:30 am until 5:00 pm. Prizes will be awarded for the fastest escape!
Music at the Pylons on Mar. 7
All are invited to join in musical recitals from WVU students on Mar. 7, at noon in the Pylons Lobby.
Meditation at the Pylons Thursday, Feb. 28 at noon cancelled
Update: this event has been cancelled to provide an opportunity for the HSC community to attend the Campus Conversation.
WVU Cancer Institute to host lung cancer screening March 15
The WVU Cancer Institute Lung Cancer Screening Program will provide screenings for current and former smokers from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 15 at the WVU Medicine outpatient center located at University Town Centre.