Announcements
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.
Department of Defense Peer Reviewed Alzheimer's Research Program
Defense Health Program Department of Defense Peer Reviewed Alzheimer’s Research Program
Gibson selected as an Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine Fellow
Laura F. Gibson, Ph.D., senior associate vice president for research and graduate education at WVU Health Sciences, has been selected as a fellow in the Hedwig van Ameringen Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine Program for Women at Drexel University College of Medicine.
West Virginia Public Theatre production confronts opioid abuse, veterans’ issues
West Virginia Public Theatre presents A Hatful of Rain, a play that confronts addiction and veterans' issues. WVU Medicine health professionals will host a post-show discussion about substance use disorders following the 2 p.m. matinee performance on June 24 and will be available before and after each performance with information and resources.