Announcements
iTOX Trainees Win Multiple Awards at Regional Toxicology Meeting
We would like to recognize the achievements of our trainees in the Department of Physiology & Pharmacology, and the Center for Inhalation Toxicology (iTOX). The following trainees received awards at the 35th annual meeting of the Allegheny-Erie Society of Toxicology Regional Chapter: Evan DeVallance Ph.D. (Best Postdoctoral Podium Presentation), Julie Griffith M.S. (Best Graduate Student Podium Presentation), Nairrita Majumder M.S. (Best Graduate Student Poster Presentation), and Kallie Schafner (Best Undergraduate Podium Presentation). The meeting was held on campus at the Erickson Alumni Center and showcased toxicology research conducted at regional academic institutes, industries, and government agencies.
HSC network maintenance scheduled for June 12
HSC Information Technology Services will complete maintenance on the HSC network on Sunday, June 12, between 6 a.m. and 8 a.m., affecting offices, labs and conference rooms located on the 5th floor of Health Sciences South.
Department Faculty Selected to Lead Premier Toxicology Journal
We are excited to announce that Dr. Aaron Erdely (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, and adjunct Professor of Physiology & Pharmacology) has been appointed Editor-in-Chief of Particle and Fibre Toxicology, one of the premiere international journals in the diverse field of inhalation toxicology. Simultaneously, Dr. Timothy Nurkiewicz has accepted the role of Associate Editor, and Drs. Salik Hussain and Vamsi Kodali have been selected to serve on the Editorial Board in support of the journal’s new directions under Dr. Erdely’s leadership.
West Virginia law enforcement officers to receive autism spectrum disorder training
A statewide training initiative designed to provide comprehensive training to law enforcement officers on safe interactions with people with intellectual or developmental disabilities, including autism spectrum disorder, is set to launch June 13.
Medicine Grand Rounds: Dr. Pellegrino to give presentation on COVID-19
This week's Department of Medicine grand rounds will include a presentation from Ronald Pellegrino, M.D. on COVID-19.
Welcome and Inclusion Subcommittee provides best practices for welcoming new employees
The WVU Health Sciences Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Subcommittee on Welcome and Inclusion aims to foster a sense of belonging among employees. To help supervisors at the Health Sciences Center ensure new employees feel welcome, the subcommittee has developed New Hire Best Practices.
Participate in community health and wellness survey
The West Virginia University School of Pharmacy is conducting a research study to examine the neighborhood walkability and walking behavior, and to investigate people’s behavior on information seeking in terms of food instability.
Scholars application open to WVU health professions students
The WVU Institute for Community and Rural Health and the West Virginia Area Health Education Centers are pleased to announce that applications are open for the Rural Community Health Scholars program.
ITS Security Alert: Phishing Email Attempt
Today (Friday, June 3), WVU experienced a targeted phishing attack. This attack was stopped by WVU ITS and WVU Medicine IT and security teams. As a result, some users were required to reset their password out of an abundance of caution.
Public Health, Medicine professor nationally recognized for lifetime achievement in pioneering occupational medicine and public health curriculum at WVU
For more than 20 years, West Virginia University School of Public Health Professor and Program Director Christopher Martin, MD, has dedicated his career to education and research in occupational medicine at WVU. Now, he’s receiving national recognition for his lifetime achievements.