Announcements
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Attend the Try This! Conference June 3-4
WVU Cancer Institute Evening of Science April 25 at New Evansdale Crossing
Team Members: Yuriy Loskutov; Matthew Smolkin; Vishy Ramamurthy; Max Sokolov; Chris Cifarelli; Adham Salkeni; Candece Gladson (Cleveland Clinic)and Jann Sarkaria (Mayo Clinic Rochester)
Spring Student Forum
The Spring student forum will be held Wednesday, April 27 at 12 p.m. in the Okey Patteson Auditorium. This is your chance to ask questions and share comments or concerns with Vice President and Executive Dean Clay Marsh. University Police will also discuss the safety benefits of the free mobile app “LiveSafe.” Clay will also discuss new initiatives on the Health Sciences campus to reduce our energy footprint and become a more sustainable learning environment. Bag lunches will be available to bring into the auditorium!
'Connect With Clay' to discuss 'State of the Health Sciences'
In his next “Connect with Clay” open forum, Vice President and Executive Dean Clay Marsh will address the terrific year we’ve had at Health Sciences, while also looking forward to the big changes and challenges ahead. He will also reinforce our commitment to West Virginia’s health challenges, including opioid addiction, obesity, and elderly care. He will also discuss upcoming changes to improve the learning and working environment on our campus. This session will be broadcast live to all campuses and will be held in Room 1905 Health Sciences South on Tuesday, April 19 at 12 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. All are encouraged to attend.
WVU School of Medicine Alpha Omega Alpha honor society inducts new members
On Friday, April 1, members of the West Virginia University School of Medicine classes of 2016 and 2017, as well as several medical residents and faculty, were inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society.
School of Medicine names interim chairs in three departments
Three moves were finalized recently that will strengthen the School of Medicine and add additional energy to West Virginia University’s commitment to the health of people across the state.
Higher Education Research Experiences (HERE) Program at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL)
Apply NOW for the Higher Education Research Experiences (HERE) Program at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) – Summer 2016 selections are in progress
rHeART trial shows improvement in rural community cardiovascular health
A recent West Virginia Clinical and Translational Science Institute funded pilot study has produced encouraging results in the improvement of heart and blood vessel health in rural communities, along with showing a change in participant healthy lifestyle behavior. The rHeART study also supports community-based approaches as effective ways to address local-level health behavior change.
Fireside Chat to discuss life sciences innovations
SAVE THE DATE – HSC Innovation Center Launch Fireside Chat with Max Wallace and Don Lo April 7th ; 1:00 PM Okey Patteson Auditorium