Announcements
Public Health alumna earns spot as Olympic trials qualifier
Savanna Plombon has always had an interest in fitness and healthcare. Having achieved her educational goals in preventive healthcare and earning her Master of Public Health in 2018, Plombon is now chipping away at her personal fitness goals. She recently raced a full marathon in Minnesota and earned a chance to compete in the 2020 Olympic trials in Atlanta next February.
Pharmacy professor to take on elected position with the American Pharmacists Association
The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) announced this month that West Virginia University School of Pharmacy Associate Professor Gretchen Kreckel Garofoli was elected to the position of coordinator-elect for the Academy of Pharmacy Practice and Management (APhA-APPM) Immunizing Pharmacists Special Interest Group (SIG).
WVU in the News: Allen pens Title X letter to editor
Assistant Professor Lindsay Allen published a letter to the editor in a recent edition of the Charleston Gazette-Mail (WV) outlining the ways in which the Title X gag rule will impact the state's citizens. Read the letter online.
Cancer Prevention and Control staff member chosen for George Washington Cancer Center’s Mentorship Program
CPC is proud to announce that Lauren Hixenbaugh, MBA was recently invited to participate in the George Washington (GW) Cancer Center’s Mentorship Program. As a national facilitator for CDC, the GW Cancer Center is pairing qualified staff with mentors to enhance the impact of their work. Lauren will be working with a faculty member from the University of California.
The Office of Research and Graduate Education (OR&GE) is pleased to announce the realignment of HSC Pre-Award grants administration services
The Office of Research and Graduate Education (OR&GE) is pleased to announce the realignment of Pre-Award grants administration services provided within the Health Sciences Center. This realignment is coincident with Valerie Lemasters transitioning to a part-time status on July 1st. Val has served as the Director for Pre-Award services at the HSC for the past 30+ years. We are beyond grateful to Val for her years of dedication and direct leadership behind building the strong support system we have in place for pre-award services at the HSC.
Dental school alumni watch: Dr. Kate Schessler
Dr. Kate Schessler, West Virginia University School of Dentistry 2019 alumna, presented at the 60th SCADA research competition in Vancouver, Canada. SCADA is the Student Competition for Advanced Dental Research.
Dental school alumni watch: Dr. Bethany Linkous
West Virginia University School of Dentistry alumna Dr. Bethany Linkous is pursuing an Air Force career.
Dental school alumni watch: Jessica Canallatos, DDS
Jessica Canallatos, DDS, is a 2017 graduate of the West Virginia University School of Dentistry prosthodontics residency program.
Dental school alumni watch: Manuel Pozo-Alonso
U.S. Army Col. Manuel Pozo-Alonso is a 1990 West Virginia University School of Dentistry graduate.
Dental school alumni watch: Dr. Lestor "Les" Bakos
Dr. Lestor "Les" Bakos, a 1972 West Virginia University School of Dentistry graduate, earned Hall of Fame status at his undergradute alma mater, California University of Pennsylvania.