Announcements
Doctors target opioid epidemic by learning new approaches to pain treatment
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Twice a month, healthcare providers from rural health centers all across West Virginia meet in a virtual classroom to discuss how best to help their patients cope with chronic pain.
REDCap Help Clinics starting August 1
Are you in need of REDCap support? On August 1, WVCTSI will host its first REDCap Help Clinic to provide WVCTSI members with interactive assistance. During these sessions, participants can receive guidance and ask questions on a variety of REDCap topics including project initiation, features, functionality, and more.
WVU transforms neuroscience research and education with new Department of Neuroscience
In an effort to continue to improve brain health and wellness and understanding of neurological disorders, West Virginia University is bringing together more than 50 of its laboratories and dozens of educators to form a new Department of Neuroscience within the School of Medicine and as a part of the recently established Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute.
WVU to host tobacco experts leading efforts on reducing tobacco-related disparities
Tobacco disparities thought leader experts will gather in Morgantown, W.Va., July 9 and 10 to develop a strategic blueprint for continued efforts toward reducing the burden of tobacco-related disease and death.
WVU Injury Control Research Center highlighted in CDC topic briefs
The WVU Injury Control Research Center's expertise and research are highlighted in new topic briefs published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
HPML professor’s research featured at national health conference
Research by HPML assistant professor Lindsay Allen, Ph.D. and co-authors from University of Kentucky and St. Louis University was recently featured as one of the top papers at a premier national conference for health services research.
WVU ICRC to expand research efforts in adverse childhood experiences
The WVU Injury Control Research Center (ICRC) is expanding its research expertise with the addition of two new members to its senior leadership team - Dr. Michael Brumage and Dr. Keith Zullig.
TEDX podcast features OEHS professor and the health impacts of fracking
A new TEDX podcast features an interview with Dr. Michael McCawley of the School of Public Health's Department of Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences. In the interview, TEDX asks, "Can noise from fracking operations affect your health?"
MPH grad recognized by CDC for immunization work
This week, Elaine Darling, an MPH graduate from WVU School of Public Health, was honored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for her ongoing work to promote childhood immunization.
Gao joins School of Public Health as department chair
Weimin Gao, BM, MPH, MS, PhD, will officially join the WVU School of Public Health as Chair of the Department of Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences on July 1, 2018.