Announcements
ITS seeking input on how Atlassian software products are used across the WVU system
Information Technology Services seeks your input to help develop a long-term strategy for the suite of Atlassian products and their use across all University systems.
WVU in the News: The latest on exercise and the fight against cancer
The weekly American Cancer Society Healed Gathering is a reminder that new research and science are continually being developed and how new practices can be implemented to help strengthen our fight against cancer, both in terms of physical, mental and emotional well-being.
HSC Office of Research and Graduate Education first-generation celebration
Celebrate National First Generation College Student Day with the HSC Office of Research and Graduate Education by enjoying a grab-and-go lunch from Taziki's. Open to first-generation college student faculty, graduate students, postdocs and staff.
WVU in the News: Fossil fuels costing West Virginians their health
Recently, there has been an alarming uptick in the number of patients we see who suffer heart attacks, strokes, lung disease, neurological problems and other serious health conditions. With continuing poor air quality, we see more and more children and adults with poorly-controlled asthma. Climate change and pollution from fossil fuels threaten not only our health, but our lives and livelihoods.
Public Health honors employees with WVU Values Coin
Four West Virginia University School of Public Health employees have been presented with the 2021 WVU Values Coin in appreciation and recognition for their help to bring our mission to life through their daily work.
School of Public Health to celebrate first-generation students the week of Nov. 8
Join School of Public Health (SPH) faculty/staff, alumni and fellow students for a celebration of all of those in our SPH family who identify as first-generation, or first-gen, college students.
SPH research roundtable participation poll
Delta Omega and the Student Association of Public Health are planning a Research Roundtable event for early November 2021, with the purpose of providing existing School of Public Health students an opportunity to network and identify research opportunities with faculty. This event will be approximately one hour and take place via Zoom. This event has occurred over the past couple years and has been meaningful to the students who participated.
Genomics in Health Implementation Forum, Nov. 16-17
On November 16-17, 2021, initiatives from around the globe will convene for a meeting of the Genomics in Health Implementation Forum. The GHIF aims to support accurate data interpretation, diagnosis and innovative solutions through global cooperation in data sharing and clinical implementation of genomics. The forum helps initiatives reduce duplication of efforts and promote the collection of compatible clinical genomic data and health information to enable data sharing. The primary focus is to support the uptake of Global Alliance for Genomics and Health standards and provide real-world insights to the GA4GH Work Streams as they develop new standards to support data sharing.
Kelley appointed as reviewer for Journal of Applied Gerontology
West Virginia University School of Public Health Professor George A. Kelley, DA, FACSM, has been appointed as a statistical reviewer for the Journal of Applied Gerontology starting January 1, 2022. In this role, he will serve as a primary reviewer for systematic reviews with and without meta-analysis. Kelley also serves in similar roles for Gerontology, the Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine, Rheumatology, BMC Sports Science, Medicine, and Rehabilitation, Systematic Reviews, BMC Cancer, Journal of Evidence-Based Medicine, British Journal of Nutrition, PLOS One, Journal of Nutritional Sciences, and Science Progress.
WVU in the News: Trust exercise: How West Virginia plummeted down the COVID-19 vaccination table
It's a matter of trust — and as of now, the number of West Virginians willing to trust the science behind the COVID-19 vaccine is still pretty low.