Health Sciences Innovation Center to open doors April 7
Students, faculty and staff are invited to join in the launch of West Virginia University's new Health Sciences Innovation Center, part of the Blanchette Rockefeller Neurosciences Institute. The opening will be held Thursday, April 7 at 4:30 p.m. at the Neurosciences Institute building.
School of Public Health Biostatistics department chair candidate presentation
Please join us for "Response Adaptive Design of Clinical Trials (REACTs)", a presentation by Dr. Xikui Wang, Professor, Department of Statistics, University of Manitoba. Dr. Wang is a candidate for the WVU School of Public Health Biostatistics Department Chair. He is currently the Head of the Department of Statistics at University of Manitoba.
School of Nursing coordinating “Food Security Day of Service” for McDowell County residents
Residents of McDowell County need our help.
Beyond the plate: award-winning author to share experiences as an undercover worker in America's food industry
In today’s food-obsessed culture with farm-to-table meals, organic foods and fresh, locally sourced ingredients, what does it take for working class, average Americans to eat well? Tackling issues around food and class, award winning journalist and author Tracie McMillan examines these issues in her New York Times best-seller, “The American Way of Eating: Undercover at Walmart, Applebee’s, Farm Fields and the Dinner Table.”
'Connect With Clay' to feature West Virginia Legislature update March 16
The latest edition of "Connect With Clay" will feature an update on the West Virginia state legislature and the recent legislative session.
Bureau of Prisons Re-Entry Initiative Week health fair
In honor of the Bureau of Prisons Re-Entry Initiative Week, a health fair will be held on Tuesday April 26, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., at the Federal Correctional Institution in Morgantown, 446 Greenbag Road.
Tobacco disparities expert joins leadership of WVU School of Public Health
A public health expert with wide experience in promoting smoking cessation, changing health behaviors, and addressing health disparities is joining the leadership of the WVU School of Public Health.
Paws and Claws: Tick Check Event
Ever find a tick on your dog? You probably know these creepy crawlers can spread diseases like Lyme disease, an infection that is increasing across West Virginia. Checking your dogs for ticks can greatly reduce the risk of tick-borne diseases in your canine friend and members of your household.
Nominations accepted for Women in Science and Health Awards
The Women In Science & Health Committee is sponsoring an advanced career and mid-career award to recognize outstanding achievements by women at the Health Sciences Center. Recommendations from trainees or students from all health sciences schools are encouraged.