Announcements
Health Sciences Library to host opening reception for "Art & Health" exhibit on Sept. 20
The Health Sciences Library will host an opening reception for the exhibit “Art & Health: Artwork by Healthcare Professionals at WVU” on Sept. 20 from noon to 1 p.m. at the Health Sciences Center Pylons.
WVU researchers receive $2.38M grant for hybrid imaging system
Two West Virginia University School of Medicine researchers have received $2.38 million from the National Institutes of Health to build a one-of-a-kind pre-clinical imaging system that integrates PET-scan technology with a magnet-based imaging system that’s akin to MRI.
With NIH funding, WVU grad student investigates neural circuit’s development
You’re taking a walk, and you hear a dog growl. Is it behind you or in front of you? Two houses down or at your heels? The calyx of Held, which is located in the part of the brain that controls hearing, helps you discern this instantly.
WVU dermatologist develops app to help medical students spot skin cancer
A dermatologist may distinguish a mole from a tumor based on a glance, the way a cook can tell parsley from cilantro by sniffing it. But medical students don’t have enough experience to make such intuitive diagnoses.
Campo to discuss suicide prevention at Festival of Ideas series
This season’s Festival of Ideas at WVU kicks off on Sept. 11 at 4 p.m. at the Health Sciences Center's Okey Patteson auditorium. Dr. John Campo will present "Suicide Prevention Across the Lifespan and the Rural-Urban Continuum."
WVU Public Health students named Milken Institute Future Health Leaders
Three WVU Public Health students have joined have joined nine others from top institutions to work with leading organizations on current public health issues affecting our communities.
Pape to lead communications efforts for WVU health promotion and wellness programs
Olivia Pape was recently selected to serve as communication specialist for West Virginia University’s health promotion and wellness programs, a system-wide initiative to coordinate and improve efforts in the areas of health and wellness.
Immigration information session to be held at the Health Sciences Campus
The Office of Global Affairs will hold an immigration information session on at the WVU Health Sciences Center on Wed., Sept. 12 from 4 to 6 p.m. in Room 1905 Health Sciences North.
Mindful Café and Burger Shop coming soon to The Market at WVU with more options to be announced
The Market at the WVU Health Sciences Center will soon be a culinary destination that provides students, staff and faculty with a variety of food and beverage choices at affordable prices.
WVU in the News: Epidemiologist's study shows U.S. deaths from suicide, drugs surpass diabetes
Dr. Ian Rockett's new study recently published by Injury Prevention has been gaining media attention across the country. Rockett's report reveals that more Americans are now dying from suicide and drug overdoses combined than from diabetes.