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Public Health PhD students published in Annals of Epidemiology

The August issue of Annals of Epidemiology features the work of three West Virginia University School of Public Health PhD students. Emphasizing their work, students Jeffrey Pesarsick, Melody Gwilliam and Olayemi Adeniran are listed as the primary authors on the paper. The students were mentored by Brian Hendricks, PhD, research assistant professor in the Department of Epidemiology, who served as senior author. Other coauthors for the article included Research Assistant Professor Toni Rudisill, PhD, and Stuart M. and Joyce N. Robbins Distinguished Professor Dr. Gordon Smith.

WVU researchers study link between low birth weight and cardiovascular risk

Low birth weight doesn’t just put babies at a greater risk for health problems at birth. It also makes them more likely to develop conditions as children or adults. Amna Umer, a WVU School of Medicine researcher, studied the association between low birth weight and cardiovascular risk factors in fifth-graders.

WVU community invited to unveiling of Health Sciences Van Liere sculpture

As the West Virginia University Health Sciences Center continues progress on the Health Sciences Museum, the first sculpture debut takes place Friday, Oct. 4, at the Pylons from 3 – 4 p.m. The sculpture, created by School of Dentistry alumnus Burl Jones, D.D.S., is in honor of Dr. Edward J. Van Liere, commonly referred to as the “Father of the WVU Medical Center.” Van Liere received his medical degree from Harvard Medical School and his doctorate degree from the University of Chicago. He was professor and chair of the Department of Physiology before he became dean of the School of Medicine in 1937 through 1960. Van Liere developed the two-year medical school into a four-year accredited program. After WWII, he instituted an accelerated medical curriculum in response to the country’s need for physicians. He was also a consultant to Surgeon General of the United States.

Academy of Excelling in Teaching & Learning Induction Ceremony

You are cordially invited to attend the 2019 induction ceremony for the Academy of Excellence in Teaching & Learning on Tuesday, October 15, from 5-6 p.m. in the Inter-Professional Education Classroom, 2940B Health Sciences Center North. Reception to follow immediately.

Faculty Survey: Use of SOLE and teaching needs

The School of Public Health seeks the input of all SPH faculty as the Office of Academic and Student Affairs develops a streamlined process for retrieving historical data in SOLE (e.g., student samples, outcome mapping, etc.). Academic and Student Affairs is also looking to increase professional development offerings related to the scholarship and practice of teaching and learning. Please take a minute or two to complete this very brief survey.