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Annual Soccer Tournament Announced

The WVU Women’s Soccer 4v4 Breast Cancer Tournament is held each year during the university’s spring semester to benefit the Betty Puskar Breast Cancer Center and increase awareness about the importance of annual mammograms. The tournament takes place in Morgantown and features three-person teams from the community who are then paired with a Mountaineer player. (The deadline to register for this event is Tuesday, February 27, 2024.)

Upcoming Events

Jan. 26
Public Health Seminar Series - 10-11 a.m.

Using Audience Segmentation to Enhance Health Messaging and Support Research Dissemination.
Dannell Boatman EdD
WVU Cancer Institute - Cancer Prevention and Control
G119B HSC-N (Zoom available on request from link above)

Feb. 5
Cancer Collaborative - 5-7 p.m.

Focus on Head and Neck Cancers
Contact Amy Romano for participation details
Wheeling Hospital

Feb. 13
Evening of Science - 4-5 p.m.

Focus on Synergy Grants
Please RSVP if you plan to attend.
2940 B HSN

Feb. 17
WVU Athletics Pink Basketball Game - 1 p.m.


Feb. 18
WVU Athletics Beauty and the Beast Match (Wrestling/Gymnastics) - 2 p.m.


Feb. 27
Project ECHO - 12 p.m.

Dannell Boatman, Ed.D, M.S.
Screening for Childhood Trauma in Adulthood: Perspectives of Appalachian Primary Care Providers
Please register to receive the link

Feb. 28
Cancer Cell Biology - 12 p.m.

Studying the Importance of RAINY, a long non-coding RNA Involved in Radiation Sensitivity in Lung Cancers
Ivan Martinez, Ph.D., West Virginia University Cancer Institute
Hostler Auditorium, G17

March 20
Annual Day of Giving

During this 24-hour giving event, you can donate to any of your favorite WVU causes and help them win additional funding through challenges throughout the event.

Apr. 18
West Virginia Colorectal Cancer Roundtable - 9 a.m - 3:30 p.m.

Contact Susan Eason with questions.
Please register to receive the link
Summersville Arena and Conference Center

April 26-27
Save the Date - Annual Cancer Institute Spring Gala

Contact Stephanie McCandless at SMcCandless@wvuf.org or Erin Gregory at EGregory@wvuf.org for details.

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WVU Research Office Welcomes Event Submissions for Research Week

The Research Office invites the community to celebrate those who help elevate the University’s profile as a premier R1 institution during the sixth annual Research Week. A slate of activities, events and workshops will showcase the research efforts of WVU faculty, staff and students from April 1-5.   Read the full announcement.

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