Announcements
Digital Measures Training
Bob Duval and Crystal Rhodes, Digital Measures Administrators for the School of Public Health, will conduct a training session for any SPH faculty or staff who are interested in working within this system. We encourage those who have not previously used Digital Measures to attend, as well as anyone who needs a refresher.
WVU, statewide partners to host policy and research symposium to address opioid crisis, Nov. 19-20
Researchers at the West Virginia University School of Public Health, in coordination with partners across the state, will bring together policy administrators, state legislators and researchers from across the state in a continued effort to combat the growing opioid epidemic.
WVU now offering master’s in health administration program
In an effort to meet growing healthcare needs across the state, the West Virginia University School of Public Health is now offering a Master of Health Administration, a premier program for those seeking to lead the health systems of the future.
SAVE THE DATE: Bob Huggins 2020 Fish Fry Jan. 24
Bob Huggins Fish Fry Fundraiser — this special evening will feature sports legends, live music, activities, and special guest Rod Thorn. Proceeds from ticket sales and auctions benefit the Norma Mae Huggins Cancer Research Endowment Fund and Remember the Miners Scholarship Fund.
WVU in the News: Road Dust - A Health Hazard Hidden in Plain Sight
Last year, environmental geoscientist Mark Krekeler of Miami University in Ohio traveled to Gary, Ind., a former steel city of 77,000 people just outside of Chicago, Ill., to study the dust and debris that collect along the sides of roads.
RNA helps virus create ‘zombie’ cells, cause cancer, says WVU researcher
HPV turns healthy cells into “zombies” and controls when they divide, says Ivan Martinez, a researcher in the WVU School of Medicine and Cancer Institute. Those changes in cell division can lead to cancer in women and men. Martinez is studying how RNA tricks healthy cells into multiplying too fast and forming HPV-related tumors.
"Evening of Science" set for Tuesday, Nov. 12
The West Virginia University Office of Research and Graduate Education will host an "Evening of Science" Tuesday, Nov. 12 from 4 to 6 p.m. on the 4th floor at Evansdale Crossing.
Important Accessibility Information for Faculty
WVU’s Office of Accessibility Services' new database Student Accommodation Management for Mountaineers (SAMM) is now available online, providing faculty members with easier access to information about the disability accommodations authorized in their classes.
Public Health represented at national level for medical education
The West Virginia University School of Public Health now has significant input at the national level for graduate medical education. Occupational Medicine Assistant Professor Dr. Jennifer Lultschik and second year resident Dr. Rasika Thondukolam have been appointed to the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) Occupational Medicine Milestones 2.0 Work Group.
RSVP for Mental Health First Aid Course, Friday, Dec. 6
The Diversity Task Force invites you to participate in a Mental Health First Aid course intended to provide faculty, staff and students with a more comprehensive approach to provide support for the populations we teach and interact with on a day-to-day basis. It is our hope this training will help us as champions for mental wellness to recognize those experiencing mental health challenges or crises.