Thursday, July 16
Dissertation Defense
Alexis Thrower, Exercise Physiology
"Effect of Yoga on Non-invasive Measures of Cardiovascular Functioning and Health"
1:00 PM | BMRF - H 201 **Zoom link is available upon request at ant00017@mix.wvu.edu
Friday, July 17
Proposal Defense Cancer Cell Biology
"Targeting the Tumor Microenvironment to Enhance Viral Mimicry in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer"
10:00 AM | Room 2116 HSC-N
John Vile
Wednesday, July 22
Final Project Presentation
Mary Rizzo, Doctor of Nursing Practice
"Improving Access to Treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder for Veterans: An Evidence-Based Practice Policy Analysis"
12:00 PM | Zoom
Thursday, July 23
Dissertation Defense
Heather Connery, Cellular and Integrative Physiology
"The Histamine-3 Receptor in Cardiac Fibrosis: A Novel Role in Fibroblast Function"
9:30 AM | 3129 HSC-N *Request access via Zoom from Stanley Hileman, email smhileman@hsc.wvu.edu
Friday, July 31
Dissertation Defense
Benjamin Duncan, Immunology and Microbial Pathogenesis
"A Tale of Two Hormones: Endocrine Regulation of Gastric Immunity and the Divergence of Sex-biased Onset of Gastric Cancer"
10:00 AM | 1909 HSC-N or Zoom - please email bphillips@hsc.wvu.edu for login details
Thursday, August 13
Proposal Defense Cancer Cell Biology
"Deciphering the role of the Y chromosome - expressed Lnc-RAINY in DNA damage response and replication in Lung cancer"
Nasrin Hashemipour
2:00 PM | 2157 Health Sciences, North
Monday, August 17
Proposal Defense
Paul Owolabi, Cancer Cell Biology
"Circadian influences on CAR T-cell Trafficking for Breast Cancer Brain Metastases"
9:00 AM | 301 Erma Byrd
Thursday, August 20
Proposal Defense - Cancer Cell Biology
"Importance of Lnc-RAINY in Human Cancers and its Therapeutic Potential"
McKenna Carroll
2:00 PM | 3067 HSC-N
Tuesday, August 25
HSC Office of Research and Graduate Education - Fall Welcome Event
Please join the Office of Research and Graduate Education for an evening with classmates and colleagues at the West Virginia Black Bears ballpark.
This event is open to graduate students, post-doctoral trainees, faculty and research staff. The evening will start with a tailgate at Buffalo Wild Wings-University Town Center (across from the ballpark) at 4:30 pm and the baseball game will start at 6:00 pm.
If you plan to attend, please RSVP.
Wednesday, August 26
HSC Office of Research and Graduate Education - Grants Administration Meet & Greet
Join us for coffee, tea, fruit and pastries for a meet & greet with the Office of Research & Graduate Education's Grants Administration Team! The full team, including our fully remote research administrators, will be on-site for this event so please take the opportunity to come and talk with your research support team.
9:00-10:30 AM
Ground Floor - Erma Byrd Lobby
If you plan to attend, please RSVP.
Monday, August 31
Dissertation Defense
Claire Kisamore, Immunology and Microbial Pathogenesis
"Chronotherapy for Breast Cancer and Related Adverse Events"
9:00 AM | Zoom
Thursday, September 17
Evening of Science
Focus On: "Organoids"
3:00 PM | 1909 HSC-N
Thursday, September 24
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
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 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.
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.
