Announcements
Medicine Grand Rounds hosts Dr. Cecilia Chung of Vanderbilt University
Dr. Cecilia Chung of Vanderbilt University's Medical Center will speak as part of the Medicine Grand Rounds on Friday, August 6, at 8 a.m. This presentation titled "Prescribed Opioids and the Opioid Epidemic: Lessons from Pharmacoepidemiology" will take place over Zoom and in person at the Fukushima Auditorium, Room 1901.
BeWell Blog — "Try This Tuesday: Journaling"
The BeWell team is offering a series of helpful tips for mental health and wellbeing called "Try This Tuesday." This week, Seth Haxel discusses journaling, which can be a powerful tool to improve your mental health. Numerous studies have shown the mental health benefits of journaling, including reduced stress, anxiety and depression.
WVCTSI accepting applications for NIH R01 Grant Writing Group
WVCTSI is now accepting applications for an intensive writing group designed for clinical and translational investigators interested in developing an NIH R01 award.
Ophthalmology Grand Rounds: Clinical faculty members to give "5 in 5" presentations
Five clinical faculty members will present their "5 in 5" presentations during the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences Grand Rounds on Wednesday, August 4, at 7 a.m.
Costello reappointed to National AAP Committee on State Government Affairs
Lisa Costello, M.D.,MPH, an assistant professor in the Department of Pediatrics, has been reappointed to the American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on State Government Affairs. Costello has previously served on the committee for the past two years.
WVU Cancer Institute Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium
Please join us for the 2021 WVU Cancer Institute Summer Undergraduate Research Program Symposium on Tuesday, August 3rd, 2 - 4 p.m. in the Cancer Center Hoylman Atrium. We will have short poster-style presentations of seven undergraduate students working in the Cancer Institute labs over the summer.
Photo studio at Health Sciences still accessible during construction
Construction is ongoing at Health Sciences, but individuals can still safely access the photo studio, located at G290 in Health Sciences South. For those trying to reach the studio, please proceed beyond the construction signage.
Department of Otolaryngology brings Inspire procedure to VA hospital
Department of Otolaryngology faculty members Monika Freiser,M.D., MPH; Christopher Roberts, M.D. chief resident and PGY5 in the program; and Chadi Makary, M.D. have completed the first Inspire procedure at the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center.
Hussein Jaffal joins Department of Otolaryngology
Hussein Jaffal, M.D., has joined the West Virginia University School of Medicine as an assistant professor in the Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery. Jaffal’s area of expertise is all ear, nose and throat conditions in children with special interest in diseases of the upper airway, voice disorders, swallowing conditions, pediatric neck masses and vascular anomalies.
BeWell Blog — "Try This Tuesday: Mindful Walking"
The BeWell team is offering a series of helpful tips for mental health and wellbeing called "Try This Tuesday." This week, Layne Hitchcock discusses "mindful walking," a simple practice that can improve your quality of life and clear your mind of clutter.