Tuesday, August 11
Biochemistry & Molecular Medicine Special Seminar
T. Blake Monroe, PhD - Post-doctoral Associate, Department of Molecular Biology and Biophysics; University of Minnesota
"Biogenic Lipid Electrophiles as Endogenous Drivers of Cellular Senescence and Metabolic Dysfunction"
12:00 PM | 3129 HSC-N
Thursday, August 13
Proposal Defense Cancer Cell Biology
"Deciphering the role of the Y chromosome - expressed Lnc-RAINY in DNA damage response and replication in Lung cancer"
Nasrin Hashemipour
2:00 PM | 2157 Health Sciences, North
Monday, August 17
Proposal Defense
Paul Owolabi, Cancer Cell Biology
"Circadian influences on CAR T-cell Trafficking for Breast Cancer Brain Metastases"
9:00 AM | 301 Erma Byrd
Thursday, August 20
Proposal Defense - Cancer Cell Biology
"Importance of Lnc-RAINY in Human Cancers and its Therapeutic Potential"
McKenna Carroll
2:00 PM | 3067 HSC-N
Tuesday, August 25
Dissertation Defense
Thomas Bradley, Biochemistry & Molecular Medicine
"PA200 Coordinates Stress Adaptation and Neuronal Signaling Through Proteasome Regulation"
10:00 AM | 3084 HSC-N
HSC Office of Research and Graduate Education - Fall Welcome Event
Please join the Office of Research and Graduate Education for an evening with classmates and colleagues at the West Virginia Black Bears ballpark.
This event is open to graduate students, post-doctoral trainees, faculty and research staff. The evening will start with a tailgate at Buffalo Wild Wings-University Town Center (across from the ballpark) at 4:30 pm and the baseball game will start at 6:00 pm.
If you plan to attend, please RSVP.
Wednesday, August 26
HSC Office of Research and Graduate Education - Grants Administration Meet & Greet
Join us for coffee, tea, fruit and pastries for a meet & greet with the Office of Research & Graduate Education's Grants Administration Team! The full team, including our fully remote research administrators, will be on-site for this event so please take the opportunity to come and talk with your research support team.
9:00-10:30 AM
Ground Floor - Erma Byrd Lobby
If you plan to attend, please RSVP.
Monday, August 31
Dissertation Defense
Claire Kisamore, Immunology and Microbial Pathogenesis
"Chronotherapy for Breast Cancer and Related Adverse Events"
9:00 AM | Zoom
Friday, September 4
Visual Sciences CoBRE Center of Biomedical Research Excellence Seminar Series
S. Patricia Becerra, PhD - NEI
"PEDF and the PEDF-R Receptor: From Molecular Mechanisms to Peptide Therapeutics"
12:00 PM | WVU Eye Institute Auditorium
Tuesday, September 15
WVU Office of Innovation and Commercialization Presents Faculty Fusion
Join us for an evening of casual conversation, cross-campus connections, and ideas fueling faculty research and commercialization.
5:00-7:00 PM
Stone Tower Brews - 3345 University Avenue, Morgantown, WV
Thursday, September 17
Evening of Science
Focus On: "Organoids"
3:00-5:00 PM | 1909 HSC-N
If you plan to attend, please RSVP.
Friday, September 18
Visual Sciences CoBRE Center of Biomedical Research Excellence Seminar Series
Vision Symposium
12:00 PM | WVU Eye Institute Auditorium, Details to Follow
HSC PhD Research Induction & Awards Ceremony
Join us for an afternoon honoring the achievements and milestones of our doctoral community.
This ceremony marks a pivotal milestone: the transition from learning established knowledge in the classroom to creating new knowledge through research and discovery. The presentation of the laboratory coat by their faculty mentor symbolizes their entry into the world of discovery and the vital partnership between mentor and student.
In addition to this induction, we are proud to recognize PhD students from all years who have demonstrated exceptional research excellence over the past year. We will specifically highlight those who have earned prestigious national recognition, showcasing the impact of our scholars on the broader scientific community.
4:00 PM | Pylons Lobby; YouTube livestream
Light reception to follow.
If you plan to attend, please RSVP.
Tuesday, September 22
Biochemistry & Molecular Medicine Seminar Series
James Moody, PhD - Associate Professor of Chemistry & Biochemistry, Brigham Young University
"TELSAM fusion crystallography, a new tool to determine atomic resolution structures of small proteins, protein-drug complexes, and beyond"
12:00 PM | 3129 HSC-N
Thursday, September 24
HSC’s Got Talent
Do you have a secret skill that deserves the spotlight? Whether you sing, dance, juggle, or have a knack for comedy and poetry, we want to see it!
This is your chance to represent your team and share your passion on stage! No professional experience is needed—just a drive to perform and a desire to feed your colleagues.
The Rewards
Win more than just applause! The top performer takes home:
- A $100 WVU Bookstore Gift Certificate
- A Sponsored Lunch for your department, office, or student organization!
Event Details
- Event Date: September 24th at 4:30 PM
- Sign-Up Deadline: September 11th
- Who: All Health Sciences Center faculty, staff, and students are welcome!
- Where: Okey Patteson Auditorium
How to Join
If you or someone you know has a talent to share, pass this along and sign up at the link below by September 11th:
👉 https://wvu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dpupo47BywAiU06
Friday, October 2
Van Liere and WV IDeA Research Conference
Erickson Alumni Center
Saturday, October 3
Van Liere and WV IDeA Research Conference
WVU Health Sciences Center
Tuesday, October 6
Biochemistry & Molecular Medicine Seminar Series
Pablo Argueso, PhD - Tufts University
"The Ocular Glycome: Insights from Advanced Single-Cell Technologies"
12:00 PM | 3129 HSC-N
Tuesday, October 13
Special Seminar: Recent Research Awards @ the HSC
This seminar is intended to both celebrate the outstanding achievements of our investigators and to build connectedness and collaboration within our research community.
3:00 PM | 2940B HSC
If you plan to attend, please RSVP.
Friday, October 16
Visual Sciences CoBRE Center of Biomedical Research Excellence Seminar Series
Steven Devries, MD/PhD - University of Kentucky
12:00 PM | WVU Eye Institute Auditorium
Friday, October 23
Visual Sciences CoBRE Center of Biomedical Research Excellence Seminar Series
Ann C. Morris, PhD - University of Kentucky
12:00 PM | WVU Eye Institute Auditorium
Tuesday, October 27
Biochemistry & Molecular Medicine Seminar Series
Rozalyn Anderson, PhD - University of Wisconsin
12:00 PM | 3129 HSC-N
Friday, November 6
Visual Sciences CoBRE Center of Biomedical Research Excellence Seminar Series
Todd Oakley, PhD - University of California, Santa Barbara
12:00 PM | WVU Eye Institute Auditorium
Friday, November 13
Visual Sciences CoBRE Center of Biomedical Research Excellence Seminar Series
Saumya Jain, PhD - Georgia Tech
12:00 PM | WVU Eye Institute Auditorium
Tuesday, November 17
Biochemistry & Molecular Medicine Seminar Series
Hawa Racine Thiam, PhD - Stanford University
12:00 PM | 3129 HSC-N
Tuesday, December 1
Special Seminar: Recent Research Awards @ the HSC
This seminar is intended to both celebrate the outstanding achievements of our investigators and to build connectedness and collaboration within our research community.
3:00 PM | 2940B HSC
If you plan to attend, please RSVP.
Friday, December 11
Visual Sciences CoBRE Center of Biomedical Research Excellence Seminar Series
Varun Kumar, PhD - Assistant Professor, Ophthalmology & Pharmaceutical Sciences; Icahn School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai
"Understanding Endoplasmic Reticulum-Mitochondrial Crosstalk in Corneal Endothelial Cells"
12:00 PM | WVU Eye Institute Auditorium
