Announcements
Pharmacy alumnus among homecoming awardees to be honored for extraordinary service to WVU
In just 10 years, School of Pharmacy alumnus Dr. Brian Lawson (PharmD, 2008) has already provided what some would consider a lifetime of service to his alma mater. On Oct. 6, Mountaineer Nation will applaud his dedication as he accepts a prestigious award from the WVU Alumni Association during halftime of the WVU/Kansas Homecoming game.
Chick-fil-A coming to The Market at WVU Health Sciences in January
Chick-fil-A will soon be available as a new dining option at The Market at WVU Health Sciences in January 2019.
Meditation and music may improve memory of those at-risk for Alzheimer’s Disease
Kim Innes, an epidemiology professor from the West Virginia University School of Public Health, and her team are studying the potential benefits of a simple meditation or music listening practice for improving memory and cognitive functioning, as well as mood, sleep and quality of life in adults with subjective cognitive decline, or SCD.
WVU alumnus earns national award for service to the pharmacy profession
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores is recognizing School of Pharmacy alumnus Mike Podgurski (BS Pharmacy, 1972) with its highest honor. Podgurski is the 2018 recipient of the Harold W. Pratt Award which recognizes individuals whose activities have contributed to the promotion, recognition and improvement of the practice of pharmacy in the chain pharmacy setting.
Health Sciences to host "Pandemics and Vaccinations" Expert Panel on Oct. 9
Reality or fiction – just how likely is a pandemic illness? Join leading health experts as they discuss the reality of a pandemic illness on Tuesday, Oct. 9, at 4 p.m. at the Health Sciences Center’s Okey Patteson Auditorium.
NIOSH leader to share perspectives on the impact of the opioid epidemic on the U.S. workforce
The WVU School of Public Health continues its Dean’s Colloquium Series in October with a discussion about the impact of the nation’s opioid epidemic on the U.S. workforce.
Congratulations to Quincy Hathaway and his mentor Dr. John Hollander
Please join me in congratulating Quincy Hathaway (PhD student in Exercise Physiology) and his mentor Dr. John Hollander on being awarded a two-year $53,000 fellowship from the American Heart Association. This is truly an awesome accomplishment and speaks volumes for the hard work Quincy has been doing and the great work that Dr. Hollander is doing in his lab and his mentorship to his graduate students. Please take the time to read the article if you have not done so. Congratulations Again! Randy Randy W. Bryner, MS, EdD Associate Professor & Interim Chair Director for Undergraduate Education Division of Exercise Physiology West Virginia University Full Story:
WVU grad student wins AHA fellowship to study diabetes’ effects on the heart
Like other cells in the body, heart cells contain mitochondria, which act like tiny powerhouses. Just as a car can’t run well if its engine is faulty, cells can’t do their jobs if their mitochondria malfunction. Diabetes can harm the heart, sabotaging its ability to make energy at the cellular level.
WVU Medicine announces plans to offer heart transplants; photo gallery from press conference available
WVU Medicine announced today (Sept. 19) its plans to start West Virginia’s first heart transplant program at the WVU Heart and Vascular Institute.
Faculty and staff: Encourage HSC student veterans to participate in campus survey
To help us learn more about student veteran's experiences and how to better support them, the President’s Action Group for Veterans is asking all student veterans to participate in a brief survey.