Announcements
Haut named to new leadership position at Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute
Marc W. Haut, Ph.D., has been chosen to serve in a new leadership role as vice chair and director of clinical research and education for the Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute. Currently the chair of West Virginia University’s Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry, Dr. Haut is also professor in the Departments of Neuroscience, Neurology and Radiology and the WVU Cancer Institute.
Morgantown Escape Room to conduct event at Health Sciences; prizes awarded for fastest escape!
As part of Interprofessional Education Week, Morgantown Escape Room will be offering an escape activity at the Pylons Lobby on n Monday, March 18 from 9:30 am until 5:00 pm. Prizes will be awarded for the fastest escape!
Music at the Pylons on Mar. 7
All are invited to join in musical recitals from WVU students on Mar. 7, at noon in the Pylons Lobby.
Meditation at the Pylons Thursday, Feb. 28 at noon cancelled
Update: this event has been cancelled to provide an opportunity for the HSC community to attend the Campus Conversation.
WVU Cancer Institute to host lung cancer screening March 15
The WVU Cancer Institute Lung Cancer Screening Program will provide screenings for current and former smokers from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 15 at the WVU Medicine outpatient center located at University Town Centre.
WVU School of Pharmacy seeks applicants for academic fellowship
The West Virginia University School of Pharmacy is seeking applications for a 12-month postgraduate training opportunity for residency-trained pharmacists who are interested in a career in academia. The fellowship will provide advanced teaching, service and research experience at the West Virginia University School of Pharmacy. The fellow will complete the Teaching Certificate Program and be expected to contribute in the areas of teaching, service and scholarship. Click here to learn more.
School of Social Work hosts Behavioral Health Summit
The WVU School of Social Work’s Rural Integrated Behavioral Health Training Program, joined by the California University of Pennsylvania and the University of Pittsburgh Behavioral Health Training Programs, will host a Behavioral Health Summit on March 27, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Mountainlair Ballrooms.
WVU researcher explores what tumor cells and a healthy retina have in common
How is a healthy retina cell like a tumor cell? It hijacks an energy-producing chemical reaction to churn out molecular building blocks. When tumor cells do it, they use the building blocks to make cancer grow and spread. But when retina cells do it, they renew photoreceptor membranes that keep our vision sharp.
WVU School of Public Health student’s work featured in “Women & Water” exhibit
Maya Nye, a Public Health graduate student at WVU, is participating in the upcoming “Women & Water in West Virginia” exhibit at the Downtown Campus Library. The event is part of the WVU Art in the Libraries’ ongoing WATER exhibit.
WVU in the News: Experimental new treatment showing promise for those who suffer from sciatica
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — There is potential new help for people who suffer with sciatica — back and leg pain that can be debilitating. It’s an experimental treatment for sciatica that’s using a common medicine for blood pressure, but with a special twist.