Tuesday, September 15
Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine Seminar Series
Fan Zheng, PhD - Staff Scientist at Buck Institute for Research on Aging
"Ribosome Plasticity in Cellular Adaptation, Metabolism, and Aging"
12:00 PM | 3129 HSC -N
WVU Office of Innovation and Commercialization Presents Faculty Fusion
Join us for an evening of casual conversation, cross-campus connections, and ideas fueling faculty research and commercialization.
5:00-7:00 PM
Stone Tower Brews - 3345 University Avenue, Morgantown, WV
Wednesday, September 16
Non-Academic Careers in Science Seminar Series
"From Pipettes to Patents: Turning Scientific Discoveries into Real-World Impact"
Jessica Ott, PhD, Technology Commercialization Specialist
4:00 PM, Via Zoom
If you plan to attend, please RSVP.
Thursday, September 17
Immunology and Microbial Pathogenesis Program Seminar Series
Travis Rawson
12:00 PM | 1909 HSC-N
Department of Physiology, Pharmacology & Toxicology Seminar Series
Kelly Collins, PhD - Department of Microbiology, Immunology & Cell Biology, Teaching Seminar
"Learning with Purpose: Strategies to Support, Sustain and Empower STEM Students"
12:00 PM | 3067 HSC-N
Evening of Science
Focus On: "Organoids"
3:00-5:00 PM | 1909 HSC-N
If you plan to attend, please RSVP.
Friday, September 18
Visual Sciences CoBRE Center of Biomedical Research Excellence Seminar Series
Vision Symposium
12:00 PM | WVU Eye Institute Auditorium, Details to Follow
HSC PhD Research Induction & Awards Ceremony
Join us for an afternoon honoring the achievements and milestones of our doctoral community.
This ceremony marks a pivotal milestone: the transition from learning established knowledge in the classroom to creating new knowledge through research and discovery. The presentation of the laboratory coat by their faculty mentor symbolizes their entry into the world of discovery and the vital partnership between mentor and student.
In addition to this induction, we are proud to recognize PhD students from all years who have demonstrated exceptional research excellence over the past year. We will specifically highlight those who have earned prestigious national recognition, showcasing the impact of our scholars on the broader scientific community.
4:00 PM | Pylons Lobby; YouTube livestream
Light reception to follow.
If you plan to attend, please RSVP.
Monday, September 21 - Monday, September 28 Operation Blue Sky Week
Monday, September 21
Operation Blue Sky
Free drinks, snacks & ice cream
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM | HSC Pylons
Tuesday, September 22
Operation Blue Sky
Chair Massages by BlissBlissBliss
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM | HSC Pylons
Biochemistry & Molecular Medicine Seminar Series
James Moody, PhD - Associate Professor of Chemistry & Biochemistry, Brigham Young University
"TELSAM fusion crystallography, a new tool to determine atomic resolution structures of small proteins, protein-drug complexes, and beyond"
12:00 PM | 3129 HSC-N
Wednesday, September 23
Operation Blue Sky
Career Closet Pop-Up
Chancellor's Office Hallway, Ground floor, HSC-N
Thursday, September 24
Immunology and Microbial Pathogenesis Program Seminar Series
Dorian McGavern, PhD, NINDS, NIH
12:00 PM | 1909 HSC-N
Department of Physiology, Pharmacology & Toxicology Seminar Series
Ilona Jaspers, PhD - University of North Carolina
12:00 PM | 3067 HSC-N
HSC’s Got Talent
Do you have a secret skill that deserves the spotlight? Whether you sing, dance, juggle, or have a knack for comedy and poetry, we want to see it!
This is your chance to represent your team and share your passion on stage! No professional experience is needed—just a drive to perform and a desire to feed your colleagues.
The Rewards
Win more than just applause! The top performer takes home:
- A $100 WVU Bookstore Gift Certificate
- A Sponsored Lunch for your department, office, or student organization!
Event Details
- Event Date: September 24th at 4:30 PM
- Sign-Up Deadline: September 11th
- Who: All Health Sciences Center faculty, staff, and students are welcome!
- Where: Okey Patteson Auditorium
How to Join
If you or someone you know has a talent to share, pass this along and sign up at the link below by September 11th:
👉 https://wvu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dpupo47BywAiU06
Monday, September 28
Operation Blue Sky
Music in the Pylons
12:00 PM | HSC Pylons
Thursday, October 1
Immunology and Microbial Pathogenesis Program Seminar Series
Annabelle Smith, PhD Student
12:00 PM | 1909 HSC-N
Department of Physiology, Pharmacology & Toxicology Seminar Series
Taben Hale, PhD - University of Arizona
12:00 PM | 3067 HSC-N
Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine Seminar Series
Cayla Jewett, PhD - K99/R00 Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus
"How Do Multiciliated Cells Break the Rules and Get Away With It?"
1:30 PM | 3067 HSC-N
Friday, October 2
Van Liere and WV IDeA Research Conference
Erickson Alumni Center
Saturday, October 3
Van Liere and WV IDeA Research Conference
WVU Health Sciences Center
Tuesday, October 6
Biochemistry & Molecular Medicine Seminar Series
Pablo Argueso, PhD - Tufts University
"The Ocular Glycome: Insights from Advanced Single-Cell Technologies"
12:00 PM | 3129 HSC-N
Dissertation Defense
Saadiah Khan, Epidemiology
"Intersecting Epidemics: Polysubstance Use, Mental Health Disorders, and Infectious Disease in U.S. Adults"
2:30 PM | 1107 HSC-N
Thursday, October 8
Immunology and Microbial Pathogenesis Program Seminar Series
Eci Uzun, PhD, Brown University, RI
12:00 PM | 1909 HSC-N
Department of Physiology, Pharmacology & Toxicology Seminar Series
Van Nguyen & Jake Krafcheck - Department of Physiology, Pharmacology & Toxicology
12:00 PM | 3067 HSC-N
Tuesday, October 13
Special Seminar: Recent Research Awards @ the HSC
This seminar is intended to both celebrate the outstanding achievements of our investigators and to build connectedness and collaboration within our research community.
3:00 PM | 2940B HSC
If you plan to attend, please RSVP.
Thursday, October 15
Immunology and Microbial Pathogenesis Program Seminar Series
12:00 PM | 1909 HSC-N
Friday, October 16
Visual Sciences CoBRE Center of Biomedical Research Excellence Seminar Series
Steven Devries, MD/PhD - University of Kentucky
12:00 PM | WVU Eye Institute Auditorium
Sunday, October 18
Puppet Show - A Free Family Event
Food, Puppets, Magic, Swimming
Mylan Park Aquatic Center
2:30-4:30 PM
If you plan to attend, please RSVP.
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Wednesday, October 21
Non-Academic Careers in Science Seminar Series
4:00 PM, Via Zoom
If you plan to attend, please RSVP.
Thursday, October 22
Immunology and Microbial Pathogenesis Program Seminar Series
Derek Cain, PhD, Dept. of Medicine, Duke University School of Medicine
12:00 PM | 1909 HSC-N
Department of Physiology, Pharmacology & Toxicology Seminar Series
Cline Alfred, PhD - University of North Carolina Greensboro
12:00 PM | 3067 HSC-N
Friday, October 23
Visual Sciences CoBRE Center of Biomedical Research Excellence Seminar Series
Ann C. Morris, PhD - University of Kentucky
12:00 PM | WVU Eye Institute Auditorium
Tuesday, October 27
Biochemistry & Molecular Medicine Seminar Series
Rozalyn Anderson, PhD - University of Wisconsin
12:00 PM | 3129 HSC-N
Thursday, October 29
Immunology and Microbial Pathogenesis Program Seminar Series
Barbara Wehle
12:00 PM | 1909 HSC-N
Department of Physiology, Pharmacology & Toxicology Seminar Series
Comfort Olowu & Oluwaseyi Oyewole - Department of Physiology, Pharmacology & Toxicology
12:00 PM | 3067 HSC-N
Thursday, November 5
Immunology and Microbial Pathogenesis Program Seminar Series
Jiahe Li, PhD, Dept. of Biochemical Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor MI
"Understanding and Harnessing Microbes for Solving Complex Problems in Biology and Medicine"
12:00 PM | 1909 HSC-N
Department of Physiology, Pharmacology & Toxicology Seminar Series
Pratikshya Shrestha & Angie Lemon - Department of Physiology, Pharmacology & Toxicology
12:00 PM | 3067 HSC-N
Friday, November 6
Visual Sciences CoBRE Center of Biomedical Research Excellence Seminar Series
Todd Oakley, PhD - University of California, Santa Barbara
12:00 PM | WVU Eye Institute Auditorium
Thursday, November 12
Immunology and Microbial Pathogenesis Program Seminar Series
Kody Moore
12:00 PM | 1909 HSC-N
Department of Physiology, Pharmacology & Toxicology Seminar Series
Xi Fang, PhD - University of California, San Diego
12:00 PM | 3067 HSC-N
Friday, November 13
Visual Sciences CoBRE Center of Biomedical Research Excellence Seminar Series
Saumya Jain, PhD - Georgia Tech
12:00 PM | WVU Eye Institute Auditorium
Tuesday, November 17
Biochemistry & Molecular Medicine Seminar Series
Hawa Racine Thiam, PhD - Stanford University
12:00 PM | 3129 HSC-N
Wednesday, November 18
Non-Academic Careers in Science Seminar Series
4:00 PM, Via Zoom
If you plan to attend, please RSVP.
Thursday, November 19
Immunology and Microbial Pathogenesis Program Seminar Series
Nicholas Hanna
12:00 PM | 1909 HSC-N
Department of Physiology, Pharmacology & Toxicology Seminar Series
Michael Jurczak, PhD - University of Pittsburgh
12:00 PM | 3067 HSC-N
Tuesday, December 1
Special Seminar: Recent Research Awards @ the HSC
This seminar is intended to both celebrate the outstanding achievements of our investigators and to build connectedness and collaboration within our research community.
3:00 PM | 2940B HSC
If you plan to attend, please RSVP.
Thursday, December 3
Immunology and Microbial Pathogenesis Program Seminar Series
Mercy Ojetunde
12:00 PM | 1909 HSC-N
Thursday, December 10
Department of Physiology, Pharmacology & Toxicology Seminar Series
Sabastian Medina, PhD - University of New Mexico, Health Science Center
12:00 PM | 3067 HSC-N
Friday, December 11
Visual Sciences CoBRE Center of Biomedical Research Excellence Seminar Series
Varun Kumar, PhD - Assistant Professor, Ophthalmology & Pharmaceutical Sciences; Icahn School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai
"Understanding Endoplasmic Reticulum-Mitochondrial Crosstalk in Corneal Endothelial Cells"
12:00 PM | WVU Eye Institute Auditorium
Wednesday, December 16
Non-Academic Careers in Science Seminar Series
4:00 PM, Via Zoom
If you plan to attend, please RSVP.
