Announcements
WVU biochemist goes online to X-ray life-sustaining crystals
On August 22, Aaron Robart, assistant professor of biochemistry in the WVU School of Medicine, used the powerful Advanced Photon Source at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory in Chicago to zap three types of life-sustaining crystals with X-rays revealing molecular structures that resemble tangles of corkscrew pasta or patterns of daisies.
WVU kicks off 2017 United Way campaign
West Virginia University has kicked off its 2017 United Way campaign with a goal of $300,000. The campaign, which lasts eight weeks, will wrap up Nov. 10.
WVU School of Medicine offers new endocrinology and metabolism fellowship
The West Virginia University School of Medicine announced recently that accreditation was granted for a new fellowship program in endocrinology and metabolism, one of only two such fellowships in the state. Recruitment for the position starts in fall 2017.
Retirement reception for Pam Carico
Retirement reception honoring 30 years of service for Pam Carico, MD program Office of Student Services administrator, Fri., Oct. 6, 2 to 4 p.m. in the Pylons Lobby.
WVU Internal Medicine for Global Health 5K
Event Location: Edith Barill Riverfront Park, Star City
Health navigators funding restored
A West Virginia University program that has helped thousands of West Virginians sign up for health insurance has received a third year of funding from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The program serves 29 West Virginia counties in both panhandles and the north central part of the state.
WVU Department of Otolaryngology participates in national conference
WVU’s Department of Otolaryngology faculty members and residents attended the 2017 American Academy of Otolaryngology Conference held Sunday, Sept. 10 to Wednesday, Sept. 13, in Chicago, Illinois.
Women In Science and Health Committee announces conference opportunity
The Mid-Career Seminar for Women, offered through the AAMC, is accepting applications from women physicians and scientists through Sept. 27, 2017.
DeLynn Lecture to feature national expert on improving cancer care delivery
Deborah Schrag, MD, MPH, a nationally renowned medical oncologist and population health researcher, will deliver the 2017 Laurence and Jean DeLynn Lecture at 4 p.m., September 21, in the Fukushima Auditorium of the West Virginia University Health Sciences Center. The lecture is open to the public. A reception will follow in the Learning Center Commons.
WVU-led report shows smoking has not flamed out in all populations
The number one cause of preventable death is on the decline, but not for everyone. A new report led by a West Virginia University public health expert shows that despite a drop in cigarette smoking nationwide, minority groups are at higher risk for tobacco-related diseases than others.