Announcements
Scientist appointed to lead brain health and performance program at WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute
WVU Medicine has appointed Scott Galster, Ph.D., to lead the human performance research and brain health programs at West Virginia University and WVU Medicine. He will do so at the newly formed West Virginia University Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute. Dr. Galster also will serve as a tenured professor in the Department of Physiology, Pharmacology, and Neuroscience at the WVU School of Medicine.
Former University Health Services director passes away
Dr. Edwin James "Ed" Morgan, 80, of Morgantown, passed away Thur., Oct. 19 at Mapleshire Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
School of Medicine seeks new chair for the Department of Neurosurgery
West Virginia University is seeking an exceptional leader for the chair of the Department of Neurosurgery at the Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute and the Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center in Morgantown, W.Va.
Epidemiologist and harm reduction expert to share insights on opioid epidemic
Robin A. Pollini, PhD MPH, along with Dr. Jane Maxwell from the University of Texas at Austin, will present “The Opioid Epidemic: Lessons Learned from the United States” to the US Embassy and Consulates in Canada. The presentation will be followed by a moderated discussion and Q&A session.
Benedum Scholar Paul Lockman to deliver public lecture Thursday
Neuroscience Centers Professor and Pharmaceutical Sciences Chair Dr. Paul Lockman will deliver a public lecture on “Disruptive Innovation in Sciences” Thursday, Nov. 2 as part of the 2016-2017 Benedum Lecture Series. The lecture will take place at 4 p.m. in the Health Sciences Fukushima Auditorium, with a public reception to follow.
West Virginia Lung Cancer Project releases video series
Lung cancer is the leading cancer killer in West Virginia, killing more people each year than breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer combined, yet people don’t know a lot about what can be done to stop it. In light of this, the West Virginia Lung Cancer Project (WVLCP) has released a series of four short informational videos in preparation for Lung Cancer Awareness Month in November.
WVU researcher examines mindfulness
A paper coauthored by Julie Brefczynski-Lewis, assistant professor in the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute, explores the need for greater rigor in mindfulness research. It also recommends ways to obtain more precise data from mindfulness studies and to communicate findings more accurately.
Trick or Treat at the Cheat
Event Location: Cheat Lake Physicians, 608 Cheat Road, Morgantown
WVU, community groups to host screening of ‘Heroin(e)’ documentary and discussion on opioid epidemic
Several West Virginia University and community groups are joining efforts to discuss the Morgantown area’s approach to combatting the opioid epidemic. The WVU School of Public Health, Milan Puskar Health Right, the Monongalia County Health Department, WVU Collegiate Recovery Program, and WVU Student Government Association will host a November 16 community screening of the Netflix original short documentary “Heroin(e),” followed by a moderated panel discussion and audience Q&A. West Virginia Public Broadcasting is supporting the event.
WVU releases May 2018 commencement ceremony information
West Virginia University’s May 2018 graduates will be honored during Commencement weekend, May 11-13.