Tuesday, October 27
Biochemistry & Molecular Medicine Seminar Series
Rozalyn Anderson, PhD - University of Wisconsin
"Metabolism of aging and Caloric Restriction"
12:00 PM | 3129 HSC-N
Success Series: Professional Skills Building for Students and Postdocs
“Practical AI uses for the Modern Biomedical Scientist”
Presented by: Dr. David Smith
This workshop will highlight the utility, efficiency, strategy, creativity, and pitfalls of use of Artificial Intelligence as a scientist and graduate student. Attendees will learn:
- Strategic/efficient use of AI in your daily life (as a scientist/grad student)
- Free resources/tools and what to choose for different purposes
- Responsible/ethical use of AI
- Cons of using AI for scientific writing (and other areas)
3:00 PM | 2940B HSC-N RSVP HERE
Wednesday, October 28
Experiential Learning Information Series
Join the Office of Research and Graduate Education for a virtual information session as we discuss the Experiential Learning course requirement for Biomedical Sciences and MD/PhD students on Wednesday, October 28 at 11:30am-12pm. We will be explaining the various options available, what students have completed in the past, and answering your questions.
If you plan to complete experiential learning this year or next year, please plan to attend this session and RSVP
WVCTSI FACTS Fall Seminar Series
Joan Lakoski, PhD
"Setting Your Goals and Priorities: Using an Individual Development Plan"
3:00 PM | https://redcap.wvctsi.org/redcap/surveys/?s=8KEWLTWD97WJE933
Thursday, October 29
Immunology and Microbial Pathogenesis Program Seminar Series
Barbara Wehle, MD/PhD Student
"Modeling Staphylococcus aureus Bacteremia"
12:00 PM | 1909 HSC-N
Department of Physiology, Pharmacology & Toxicology Seminar Series
Comfort Olowu
"Mitochondrial Protein Import and Refolding Underlie Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Type 2 diabetic Heart"
Oluwaseyi Oyewole
"Effect of Combine Heat Stress and Air Pollutants Exposure on Pulmonary Pathophysiology"
12:00 PM | 3067 HSC-N
Friday, October 30
WVCTSI FACTS - 2026 Fall Book Club
"The Art of Gathering: How we Meet and Why it Matters", by Priya Parker
12:00 PM | Registration: https://redcap.link/4e05o603
DNP Project Presentation
Laksamana Nusantara, Doctor of Nursing Practice
"Improving the Application Rate of Fluoride Varnish in the Outpatient Setting"
2:00 PM | Zoom https://us06web.zoom.us/j/72704382831?pwd=cTKaEtrQTLlsJu4fE2xWhO9zgYCHbd.1
Passcode: 791084
Wednesday, November 4
Proposal Defense
Melina Joshi, PhD Student
"Investigating the Role of IL-27 During Gram-Positive Neonatal Sepsis"
10:00 AM | 4080 HSC-N
WVCTSI FACTS Fall Seminar Series
Hanna Dahlstrom, MLIS - WVU Libraries
"NIH Data Management"
3:00 PM | https://redcap.wvctsi.org/redcap/surveys/?s=8KEWLTWD97WJE933
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
Tuesday, November 10
HSC Grants Academy Seminar Series
"New Policies at the NIH"
3:00 PM | 301 Erma Byrd If you plan to attend, please RSVP HERE
Thursday, November 12
Immunology and Microbial Pathogenesis Program Seminar Series
Kody Moore
"The Origin of Dorsal Root Ganglia Macrophages"
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
WVCTSI FACTS Fall Seminar Series
Amy Cyphert, JD
"Law and AI: Basic Background and Recent Developments"
3:00 PM | https://redcap.wvctsi.org/redcap/surveys/?s=8KEWLTWD97WJE933
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
WVCTSI FACTS - 2026 Fall Book Club
"The Art of Gathering: How we Meet and Why it Matters", by Priya Parker
12:00 PM | Registration: https://redcap.link/4e05o603
Monday, November 16
WVCTSI FACTS Fall Seminar Series
Joshua Taylor, MS and Joan Lakoski, PhD
"Think Like a Reviewer: Inside the NIH Study Section"
3:00 PM | https://redcap.wvctsi.org/redcap/surveys/?s=8KEWLTWD97WJE933
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
Dr. Hecmarie Melendez-Fernandez, Clinical Research Scientist and function Chief Operating Officer, Pharmacovigilance - Eli Lilly & Co.
"From Academic Bench to Industry Desk: Navigating a Career Beyond Academia"
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.
WVCTSI FACTS Fall Seminar Series
Ebony Martin, MA, MS - WVU Libraries
"The Strategic Scholar: Navigating Impact, Review & Journal Selection"
3:00 PM | https://redcap.wvctsi.org/redcap/surveys/?s=8KEWLTWD97WJE933
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.
