Announcements
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’s HAPI Project/Healthy Start Program receives $5.47 million for next five years
The West Virginia Healthy Start/Helping Appalachian Parents and Infants Project received a total of $5.47 in continued federal funding for the next five years through the Health Resources and Services Administration’s Healthy Start Initiative: Eliminating Disparities in Perinatal Health.
WVU Public Health faculty to be celebrated during Research Week 2019
Four faculty members from the WVU School of Public Health are participating in celebratory events during the University's inaugural Research Week, April 1-5, 2019.
Students present work at 54th Annual Van Liere Research Conference
The Van Liere Research Conference was held on March 21st and March 22, 2019 at the West Virginia University Health Sciences Campus.
WVU Public Health honorary society to host blood drive
The Gamma Mu Chapter of Delta Omega at West Virginia University’s School of Public Health is hosting a blood drive Tuesday, April 23, 2019, from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the WVU Student Recreation Center.
Infant/Toddler Supply Drive running through April 17
School of Public Health students are collecting items for an Infant/Toddler Supplies Drive through April 17 to benefit The Shack Neighborhood House.
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.
WVU Public Health students helping area families live better
This semester, students in the WVU School of Public Health are helping to implement a training program that will assist the area’s older adults in raising their grandchildren.
WVU in the News: Claydon discusses eating disorders among college students
Elizabeth Claydon, Ph.D., recently spoke with The Minnesota Daily about eating disorders among college students, stigma and misinformation. Claydon is an assistant professor in the WVU School of Public Health's Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences.