Announcements
May graduation application and information now available
All SPH students planning to graduate in May 2019 must complete the online graduation application by March 1, 2019.
Health Communication Fellowship with US Department of Health and Human Services
A fellowship opportunity is available in the Division of Health Communications/eHealth Division in the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP), and under the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH) at the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in Rockville, Maryland.
WVU researcher investigates a little-studied patient population: pregnant women with eating disorders
Assistant Professor Elizabeth Claydon is looking at how eating disorders may affect women’s experience of — and attitudes toward —pregnancy.
Ye awarded $1 million to develop AI technologies to combat opioid epidemic, trafficking
View the article from the Statler College: https://www.statler.wvu.edu/news/2019/01/23/ye-awarded-1-million-to-develop-ai-technologies-to-combat-opioid-epidemic-trafficking
WV’s HSTA named to state’s “Living the Dream” service honor roll
West Virginia’s Health Sciences and Technology Academy – better known as HSTA—has earned the Living the Dream Service Organization Honor Roll.
WVU in the News: McCawley testifies on state's water quality standards
Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences professor Michael McCawley recently encouraged state lawmakers to improve water quality standards to better protect human health.
Register now and submit abstracts for WVCTSI’s 2019 Annual Meeting
Join fellow WVCTSI leadership and members from across the state to discuss exciting new efforts and initiatives in clinical and translational science in the Mountain State. This day-and-a-half event will feature: WVCTSI progress and highlights, research roundtable discussions, presentations from addiction researchers, poster presentations from exciting work across the CTS spectrum, updates on available resources and services for members, and breakout sessions on key topics and trends.
SPH staff update
Courtney Newhouse, Budget Analyst in the Business Office, has been out on maternity leave since late November. She will be returning to her position in the Business Office Monday, January 28, when she will work out her two-week notice, as she has accepted a position closer to home.
Biostatistics Seminar Series continues this Wednesday (Jan. 23)
The Biostatistics Seminar Series kicks off its Spring 2019 semester this Wednesday. January 23, at 11:00 am in Erma Byrd Room 101. Jeff Cox, principal software architect, Biomedical Informatics and WV Clinical and Translational Science Institute, will present "Predictive Analytics Using Oracle Data Mining." See attached flyer for details.
Apply now for the Civic Leaders Fellowship Program - Deadline Feb. 8
Are you a college student looking for meaningful summer employment? Would you like to learn more about how to engage in service to your community? The Parkersburg Area Community Foundation has the program for you!