News
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Health Sciences collaboration leads to uncharted territory with nanomaterials
Thursday, January 16, 2020
A Health Sciences collaboration between the labs of Dr. Timothy Nurkiewicz and Dr. John Hollander has led to uncharted territory with engineered nanomaterials, which are advanced materials used in everything from electronics and air filters to cosmetics and medicines.
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23rd Annual Translational Research Cancer Centers Consortium Meeting
Thursday, January 16, 2020
The 23rd Annual TRCCC Meeting is scheduled for March 4-6, 2020 at Seven Springs Mountain Resort in Pennsylvania. Abstract submission deadline is Jan. 30, 2020.
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The WVU HSC Tumor Microenvironment (TME) Center of Biomedical Research Excellence announces Pilot Project Program Awards
Thursday, January 16, 2020
The Tumor Microenvironment Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (TME CoBRE) expects to support one Pilot Project in the range of $25,000 to $50,000 in direct costs for one year during the funding period June 1, 2020 – May 30, 2021.
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Cancer survivor pays it forward at Bob Huggins Fish Fry
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
Cancer survivor Angie Blankenship has learned to manage the challenges of healing with support from her family, friends and the WVU Cancer Institute. Now, she’s showing appreciation and paying it forward by donating to the Bob Huggins Fish Fry, which benefits the Norma Mae Huggins Endowment Fund and Remember the Miners Scholarship Fund.
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Registration now open for Faculty Engagement Event
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
Registration is now open for the 5th Annual Faculty Engagement Event, set for March 20 at the Erickson Alumni Center. The event is open to all Health Sciences faculty on all campuses.
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BeWell offers behavioral wellness services for Health Sciences students
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
To help Health Sciences students who are experiencing distress, mental illness or problems with substance use, BeWell is offering a solution.
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Session on Health Sciences library journals set for Jan. 21
Thursday, January 9, 2020
Health Sciences faculty are invited Tuesday, Jan. 21 to meet with library officials to learn more about the state of library journals, following the 2016-18 cuts.
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When physical activity extends beyond PE class
Thursday, January 9, 2020
West Virginia University researchers Nancy O’Hara Tompkins and Lesley Cottrell have launched a project to help increase physical activity in West Virginia classrooms.
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Ramamurthy named permanent chair for Biochemistry
Monday, January 6, 2020
Visvanathan Ramamurthy, Ph.D., has been named chair of the WVU School of Medicine’s Department of Biochemistry, effective January 1, 2020.
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WVU School of Medicine professor appointed to national medical council
Friday, December 20, 2019
Dr. Laura F. Gibson, senior associate vice president for research and graduate education, has been appointed to the National Advisory General Medical Sciences (NAGMS) Council.
