Announcements
WVU School of Pharmacy seeks applicants for academic fellowship
The West Virginia University School of Pharmacy is seeking applications for a 12-month postgraduate training opportunity for residency-trained pharmacists who are interested in a career in academia. The fellowship will provide advanced teaching, service and research experience at the West Virginia University School of Pharmacy. The fellow will complete the Teaching Certificate Program and be expected to contribute in the areas of teaching, service and scholarship. Click here to learn more.
School of Social Work hosts Behavioral Health Summit
The WVU School of Social Work’s Rural Integrated Behavioral Health Training Program, joined by the California University of Pennsylvania and the University of Pittsburgh Behavioral Health Training Programs, will host a Behavioral Health Summit on March 27, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Mountainlair Ballrooms.
WVU researcher explores what tumor cells and a healthy retina have in common
How is a healthy retina cell like a tumor cell? It hijacks an energy-producing chemical reaction to churn out molecular building blocks. When tumor cells do it, they use the building blocks to make cancer grow and spread. But when retina cells do it, they renew photoreceptor membranes that keep our vision sharp.
WVU School of Public Health student’s work featured in “Women & Water” exhibit
Maya Nye, a Public Health graduate student at WVU, is participating in the upcoming “Women & Water in West Virginia” exhibit at the Downtown Campus Library. The event is part of the WVU Art in the Libraries’ ongoing WATER exhibit.
WVU in the News: Experimental new treatment showing promise for those who suffer from sciatica
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — There is potential new help for people who suffer with sciatica — back and leg pain that can be debilitating. It’s an experimental treatment for sciatica that’s using a common medicine for blood pressure, but with a special twist.
WVU School of Public Health professor presents at worldwide tobacco research symposium
In the 55 years since the first U.S. Surgeon General report on the health consequences of cigarette smoking, smoking has declined substantially. Despite this progress, however, it remains the leading preventable cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Smoking rates also remain disproportionally high and relatively unchanged among certain vulnerable populations.
WVU in the News: DHHR and WVU to implement drug epidemic pilot project in Berkeley and Jefferson counties
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources’ (DHHR) Office of Drug Control Policy has partnered with West Virginia University (WVU) on a pilot project to address substance use at the local level in Berkeley and Jefferson counties. The initiative, championed by Gov. Jim Justice, will work with community partners to strengthen and expand prevention and recovery resources.
WVU in the News: Leading Lady
West Virginia native Dr. Patrice Harris is taking the national stage in health care leadership this year as the first-ever African-American female president of the American Medical Association, the largest association of physicians and medical students in the U.S.
McCawley discusses cancellation of surface mining study
WVU professor of Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences recently spoke with Public News Service about the cancellation of a study investigating the health impacts of mountaintop removal and other surface mining. Read the full story online.
School of Nursing officially opens new Student Services Wing
The WVU School of Nursing today officially opened its new Student Services Wing on the Morgantown Campus.