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WV-INBRE Request for Cancer Biology Grant Applications

The WV-INBRE program has funds for the support of small biomedical research of grants in Cancer Biology. This solicitation is open to applications from investigators at West Virginia University, Marshall University and WV partner institutions (PUI) that are part of the WV-INBRE network. Areas of interest include but are not limited to mechanisms of cancer development (e.g. genetic and epigenetic modifications) and mechanisms of cancer drug action and drug resistance. The program will be co-directed by Lori Hazlehurst (WVU), Piyali Dasgupta (MU) and Donald Primerano (MU). Programmatic goal: The purpose of these grant awards is to allow investigators to gather data to increase the competitiveness of NIH RO1, RO3 and other investigator-initiated proposals in the biomedical sciences. Proposals must be received no later than 5:00PM on April 22, 2019.

WVU School of Public Health to celebrate National Public Health Week 2019 with series of events

During the first full week of April each year, the American Public Health Association celebrates National Public Health Week (NPHW) to recognize the contributions of public health and highlight issues that are important to improving our nation’s health. At the West Virginia University School of Public Health, we’re joining APHA in celebrating the power of prevention, advocating for healthy and fair policies, sharing strategies for successful partnerships and championing the role of a strong public health system. We have crafted a week full of activities for students for NPHW 2019. RSVP today as space is limited. 

WVU Public Health students help to improve Honduran community

From March 9-15, 13 WVU students traveled to the mountainous region of Honduras to participate in the Global Brigades movement. An international non-profit organization, Global Brigades aims to improve equality of life by empowering communities to resolve global health and economic disparities through student volunteers and local teams.