Announcements
Hulsey to present at practice-based research conference
Professor and Department Chair Tom Hulsey, along with two colleagues, have been selected to present at the 2019 North American Primary Care Research Group Conference to be held June 24-25, in Bethesda, MD. Their presentation, "OP23: The Design Hub: Extending research support to aspiring primary care providers," will be part of the NAPCRG's practice based research network conference.
SPH Strategic Planning Survey 3: Values
Staying true to our original commitment to seeking feedback from all of our valued stakeholders throughout the strategic planning process, the Strategic Planning Steering Committee has released the third in a series of web-based surveys designed to gauge your level of comfort with our current values as they relate to our revised strategic priorities and associated strategies. We encourage all of our faculty, staff, students, alumni and other stakeholders to participate.
The economics of opioids: Fentanyl has a steep price tag in lives, lab costs and resources
Researchers at West Virginia University have studied the overwhelming, detrimental effects of opioid abuse on this state and the nation, and a new wave of the epidemic may be the most daunting yet.
Monday, May 13: WVCTSI hosting MacArthur Genius Awardees for special research seminar
Monday, May 13: WVCTSI hosting MacArthur Genius Awardees for special research seminar
WVU in the News: Public health researcher discusses barriers to syringe exchange programs
WVU School Associate Professor Steve Davis recently spoke with WV Public Broadcasting's Roxy Todd about his recent study that reveals the fear of arrest may be preventing some people from using syringe exchanges. Listen to the interview online.
From Clay Marsh: WVU firmly supports vaccinating children and adults
West Virginia University and its Health Sciences schools support evidence-based vaccination of children and adults as supported by every governing health body of children and of our population.
Rescheduled: 2019 Health Sciences Day at the Monongalia County Ballpark
Fans with tickets for the WVU vs. Penn State game that was originally scheduled for April 23 and canceled due to weather may exchange their tickets for the WVU vs. George Washington game set for May 16 at 6:30 p.m.
Public Seminar featuring MacArthur Genius Awardees
The WVCTSI will their External Advisory Committee next week. As part of their visit, two of the esteemed committee members, Dr. Wafaa El-Sadr and Dr. Bonnie Bassler, will host a public seminar focused on reaching national excellence in research. These two members have both received MacArthur Fellowships, Genius Awards, and can share their experiences and advice on reaching a presence on a national and international stage. This special event will take place Monday May 13th from 12:30-1:30 in G119B of the Health Sciences North Building.
WVU Public Health Commencement features nationally known fire chief fighting opioid epidemic
Known across the country for her pioneering efforts in fighting the opioid epidemic, Huntington fire chief Jan Rader delivered the keynote address at the WVU School of Public Health's commencement ceremony on May 10, 2019.
Tell us about SPH grads getting jobs!
If you are graduating this May or know of a graduate who has recently accepted a new job offer, tell us about it! We are kicking off a summer-long campaign to highlight our recent graduates' successful job searches!