Announcements
WVU Cancer Institute renames Comfort Fund for Dr. Mike Craig
The WVU Cancer Institute honored Mike Craig, MD, for his many years of dedication to the Institute and his patients by renaming the Comfort Fund at the WVU Cancer Institute Mary Babb Randolph Cancer Center to the Michael Craig Comfort Fund. Dr. Craig, a specialist in hematology/oncology, has filled many roles since coming to the Institute in 2006. Most recently, he served as professor and section chief in the WVU School of Medicine. He was appointed director of the Alexander B. Osborn Hematopoietic Malignancy and Transplant Program at WVU in 2009. In addition, he has been the physician-in-chief of oncology at the Cancer Institute and Department of Medicine. “Mike’s passion for the WVU Cancer Institute has sustained our mission to provide high-quality care closer to home for countless West Virginians,” Hannah Hazard-Jenkins, MD, director of the WVU Cancer Institute, Jean and Laurence DeLynn Chair of Oncology, and associate professor of surgery at the WVU School of Medicine, said. “We are deeply grateful to Mike and his many years of service to his patients and know that his work for the Comfort Fund leads to relief for many patients,” Dr. Hazard-Jenkins, continued. “Mike believes in making a tangible impact by funding the practical needs of patients at a time when they are facing a diagnosis of cancer, which is emotional and physically and financially challenging." The Comfort Fund’s purpose is to provide temporary assistance to oncology patients who are receiving their care at the WVU Cancer Institute’s Mary Babb Randolph Cancer Center. The fund is utilized directly by patients until they can be linked with appropriate community, state, or national resources. The types of assistance covered are areas of need associated with cancer treatment, including medication costs, lodging, transportation, and other supportive and social services. There is no overhead for this fund, and the money donated goes directly into the Comfort Fund for direct patient assistance.
BeWell Blog — "Try This Tuesday: Managing Finals Stress"
The BeWell team is offering a series of helpful tips for mental health and wellbeing called "Try This Tuesday." This week, Seth Haxel offers a few tips to help manage some of the stress associated with finals.
Microbiology, Immunology and Cell Biology student selected for WVU Foundation Distinguished Doctoral Scholarship
The Office of Graduate Education and Life has selected the recipients of the 2022 WVU Foundation Scholarship awards. Nicole Mihalik, a Ph.D. student in the Immunology and Microbial Pathogenesis Graduate Program has been selected from the Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Cell Biology. The WVU Foundation Distinguished Doctoral Scholarships provides $5,000 to Ph.D. students who have been admitted to doctoral candidacy and who are working toward the completion of their dissertations during the Spring 2022 term. These scholarships can be used to defray educational and research costs (including travel). Eligible applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.7 in their program and be fully admitted to candidacy. Selections are based on the quality of the student’s application essays outlining synopsis of dissertation research, how their research will contribute to their professional field, and long-term professional goals, along with the dissertation chair’s letter of support and academic record.
Medicine Grand Rounds: Dr. Dionne to give presentation on acute care for incarcerated patients
This week's Department of Medicine grand rounds will feature a discussion on providing care for incarcerated patients by Christopher Dionne, M.D.
Ophthalmology Grand Rounds: Oculoplastic fellow to give orbital rounds presentation
This week's Department of Ophthalmology grand rounds will feature a presentation by the department's oculoplastic fellow, Anthony Leonard, M.D.
Appalachian Writers of Color Series kicks off with author Neema Avashia
WVU faculty, staff, student and community leaders are invited to attend Appalachian Writers of Color Series with author Neema Avashia Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. on Zoom.
Walk with a Future Doc session to feature presentation on application of acupuncture in primary care
This week's Walk with a Future Doc session will feature a discussion on the role of acupuncture in primary care from a WVU professor and board-certified acupuncturist.
Two students to present at the Graduate Student Research Forum
Two students will be presenting at the School of Medicine Graduate Student Research Forum at 5 p.m. on Monday, December 6. The presentation will be offered in person in G119A HSC-N and by Zoom.
Ophthalmology Grand Rounds: Dr. Harvey and Dr. Benjamin to present separate cases
This week's Department of Ophthalmology grand rounds will feature cases presented by Chief Resident Justin Harvey, M.D., and Retina Service Fellow James Benjamin, M.D.