Announcements
Du Publishes Two Studies That Describe an Improved Approach to Bone Marrow Transplant
WVU cancer researcher and Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences Wei Du, MD, PhD, teamed up with researchers from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center to focus on improving outcomes and reducing side effects of traditional stem cell transplant. Their work was recently published in Leukemia, one of the top journals in hematology.
NIH awards WVU $11.2 million for interdisciplinary cancer research
West Virginia University’s School of Pharmacy will soon become one of the few pharmacy schools in the nation that leads a center of biomedical research excellence. Funded by the National Institutes of Health, these centers support interdisciplinary, thematically related research into preventing, diagnosing and treating health problems.
Grateful patient donates hats to patients at Mary Babb Randolph Cancer Center
Charlotte Behnke Smith recently donated 40 crocheted hats to be given to our patients at the Mary Babb Randolph Cancer Center.
Influenza vaccine required for all employees working in patient care areas
WVU faculty, providers, residents, students and volunteers whose job duties bring them into contact with patients are required to receive the flu vaccination prior to Wed., Dec. 5. Options are available through Employee Health.
Schools of Medicine, Pharmacy alumni to receive 2018 WVU homecoming awards
The West Virginia University Alumni Association will recognize two School of Medicine alumni and one School of Pharmacy graduate as 2018 Homecoming Award recipients.
SoP students collect empty Coca-Cola products to help WVU Medicine Children's
The Industry Pharmacist Organization (IPhO) chapter at WVU started with one can and built a mountain. They've been collecting the empty Coca-Cola cans and bottles to raise money for WVU Medicine Children's. For each can or bottle donated, Coca-Cola is donating $5! The drive will continue until 3 p.m. today. Thanks to everyone at the Health Sciences Center for participating. #Let'sGo!
Expanded food options available at The Market at Health Sciences during renovations
Food options at the Health Sciences Center will expand as renovations continue. A buffet will be offered beginning the week of Oct. 8 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays in The Market location and will available to all, including students with meal plans. The menu will be updated daily.
WVU Cancer Institute’s Second Annual Lung Cancer Conference: Catalyzing Change to Address Lung Cancer
The free event is designed to heighten awareness about the impact of lung cancer across West Virginia. The conference will engage health care providers, health care delivery systems, community-based organizations, payers, advocates, public health educators, and policymakers to improve lung cancer screening, early detection, treatment, and survivorship.
WVU APhA-ASP celebrates American Pharmacists Month
October is American Pharmacists Month. WVU APhA-ASP and other student organizations will sponsor an entire month full of events to help celebrate the profession. Check out the list below and mark your calendar.
WVU Global Health Week to be held Oct. 15-19 at Health Sciences Center
Global health challenges and experiences will be explored during the School of Medicine’s 2018 Global Health Week held at Health Sciences.