Announcements
Health Sciences researchers work published in Nature Microbiology
Two WVU Health Sciences researchers recently had their work published online in Nature Microbiology, a scientific journal that publishes exceptional research from across the field of microbiology. The manuscript is entitled “Spirochaete flagella hook proteins self-catalyse a lysinoalanine covalent crosslink for motility.”
Perry G. Fine, M.D. Pain Lecture Series to be held at WVU Health Sciences Center
The Ninth Annual Perry G. Fine, M.D. Pain Lecture Series will be held on Monday, October, 3, 2016, at the WVU Health Sciences Center, Okey Patteson Auditorium in Morgantown, West Virginia.
Runners, walkers will hit their Stride in annual WVU Medicine 5K on Sept. 24
The 24th Annual WVU Medicine Stride 5K, organized by WVU Medicine Rehabilitation Services, will take place at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 24 at WVU Medicine J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital.
School of Medicine begins search for Department of Medicine chair
West Virginia University is seeking an exceptional leader for the chair of the Department of Medicine at the WVU Sciences Center in Morgantown, WV.
HSC immigration training session on September 12
The Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) and the Global Engagement Office (GEO) will be holding an immigration training session that will provide a comprehensive review of the recruitment process pertaining to hiring foreign individuals.
WVU to Host 42nd Annual Hal Wanger Family Medicine Conference
The West Virginia University School of Medicine’s Department of Family Medicine is hosting the 42nd Annual Hal Wanger Family Medicine Conference Sept. 29 - 30 at the new Holiday Inn, Morgantown.
'Doctors on Call' show to focus on diabetes
One in 10 adult West Virginians has diabetes, and another one in 10 is at risk. If you or someone you love is one of those two, be sure to tune into the next “Doctors on Call” at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 8 on West Virginia Public Television. Get expert advice on diabetes topics such as foot care, medications, and more.
WVU trauma surgeon named president of international surgical society
Alison Wilson, M.D., F.A.C.S., director of West Virginia University’s Institute for Critical Care and the Skewes Family Chair for Trauma Surgery in the WVU School of Medicine was recently named president of the Michael E. DeBakey International Surgical Society.
WVU Health Sciences Women in Science and Health awardees announced
The WVU Health Sciences Center’s Women in Science and Health (WISH) committee recently recognized two faculty members – Rebecca Schmidt, D.O., F.A.C.P., and Angela Oglesby, M.D. – for outstanding achievements.