Announcements
Immunology and Medical Microbiology student wins first place at Van Liere Research Conference
Sydney Westfall, a senior undergraduate student in the Immunology and Medical Microbiology program, was the winner in the Undergraduate Research Poster category at the 54th Van Liere Research Conference held March 21–22 at the Health Sciences Center.
WVU School of Dentistry’s Mesaros Symposium addressed the impact of diabetes on oral health
The Mesaros Symposium is a continuing education course for physicians and dentists. The 2019 seminar focused on diagnosing and treating both diabetes and periodontal disease.
Incoming immunology and medical microbiology student vies for the Foundation Scholarship
This year’s Bucklew Scholars are eager to embark on a new journey at West Virginia University where they can fully immerse themselves in rigorous academics, multidisciplinary research, travel abroad and University tradition.
“Understanding Trauma through Art and Literature” exhibit displays at Health Sciences Library through May 20
Rather than simply trying to define trauma, a group of undergraduate honors students created works of art that illustrate and narrate trauma. Their exhibit, “Understanding Trauma through Art and Literature,” will remain on display at the West Virginia University Health Sciences Library through May 20.
WVU event to address stigma associated with substance use disorder
Join the Office of Interprofessional Education for a dynamic, interactive presentation and multi-panel presentation about the stigma associated with substance use disorder on Monday, April 8 at 4 p.m. in Okey Patteson Auditorium at the WVU Health Sciences Center.
Vice President's Awards to honor outstanding achievement April 10
West Virginia University Health Sciences will be honoring 14 individuals and two teams at the Health Sciences Center for outstanding achievement Wednesday, April 10 at 4 p.m. in the Pylons Lobby. The ceremony is open to the entire Health Sciences community.
WVU’s body positivity event aims to engage, empower community
Everybody is invited to learn how to promote and embrace body acceptance, neutrality and empowerment from a panel of West Virginia University and community experts on Tuesday, April 9, from 6 -8 p.m. at the Mountaineer Room in the Mountainlair.
WVU School of Public Health to celebrate National Public Health Week 2019 with series of events
During the first full week of April each year, the American Public Health Association celebrates National Public Health Week (NPHW) to recognize the contributions of public health and highlight issues that are important to improving our nation’s health. At the West Virginia University School of Public Health, we’re joining APHA in celebrating the power of prevention, advocating for healthy and fair policies, sharing strategies for successful partnerships and championing the role of a strong public health system. We have crafted a week full of activities for students for NPHW 2019. RSVP today as space is limited.
Rural America needs more headache specialists, WVU researcher says
West Virginia is short on neurologists. According to David Watson, who directs the West Virginia University Headache Center, the state has just half of the neurologists it needs. This scarcity can cause problems for people with migraine whose primary physicians aren’t trained or equipped to treat—or even diagnose—their more complicated cases.
WVU in the News: Program aims to put humanity back into the lives of those recovering from addiction
MARTINSBURG — The thought of blueberries doesn’t often bring a tear to one’s eye. But in this group, it does.