Announcements
“A Long Talk About the Uncomfortable Truth”
A collaborative group across WVU is planning to bring the program “A Long Talk About the Uncomfortable Truth” to WVU’s campus. A Long Talk About The Uncomfortable Truth is an anti-racism activation experience. This session will take place Feb. 15 and Feb. 22, 2022 at 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Application for 2022 AGE-ADAR paid Summer Research Internship open
The application for the 2022 AGE-ADAR Summer Research Program is still open for underrepresented students in MSTEM fields who are preparing for a future career in health or research.
Certification opportunity for Health Sciences students: "Community Action Poverty Simulation"
The HSC Office of Interprofessional Education and the Schools of Public Health and Pharmacy, in partnership with the WV STEPS Center, are offering a new certification. All Health Sciences students are encouraged to complete the two-hour Community Action Poverty Simulation to secure this certification.
New WVU Lifestyle Medicine Clinic, curriculum address region’s critical needs
To help improve the quality of life for West Virginians and residents in the Appalachian region, West Virginia University’s School of Public Health is offering an evidence-based approach to preventing, treating and often reversing chronic disease, 85 percent of which is attributable to lifestyle risk factors.
Stacie Honaker appointed risk manager/privacy officer for WVU Health Sciences
Stacie D. Honaker, J.D., has been named the risk manager and privacy officer for WVU Health Sciences Center. She replaces Sandra Price who recently retired after more than 30 years with the University.
WVU School of Medicine Office of Continuing Medical Education offering simulation certificate program
Designed for instructors with an interest in quality teaching with simulation, the West Virginia University School of Medicine Office of Continuing Medical Education is offering a simulation certificate program March 2-4, 2022, at the David and Jo Ann Shaw Center for Simulation Training and Education for Patient Safety (STEPS) on the Health Sciences campus in Morgantown.
WVU graduate student awarded research grant from National Eye Institute
A West Virginia University Department of Biochemistry graduate student has been awarded a fellowship grant from the National Eye Institute to conduct research to develop novel therapies for blindness.
WVU Student Nurses Association (SNA) to host conversation about ethnic hair
The West Virginia University Student Nurses Association (SNA) will host a conversation about ethnic hair, including hair care and struggles in personal and professional life due to ethnic hair. Attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions and share their experiences. Protective hairstyle demonstrations will also be offered at the event.
LGBTQ Health Week Lecture Series
The WVUSOM LGBTQ Health Week Lecture Series is coming next week (Feb 1-3) and is sponsored by SHAPE (Student Healthcare Alliance for Promoting Equality).
Prevent Cancer Foundation®, Awesome Games Done Quick put WVU Cancer Institute’s LUCAS in spotlight with video
The WVU Cancer Institute Mobile Screening Program’s lung cancer unit – LUCAS – a first-of-its-kind, state-of-the-art mobile lung cancer screening unit, was recently featured in a video produced and promoted by Awesome Games Done Quick (AGDQ), as part of their annual fund-raising gaming tournament.