'State of Minds' fundraising campaign nears $850 million

The University’s private fundraising campaign "A State of Minds" is nearing the $850 million mark with more than two-and-a-half years to go to raise $1 billion. The Foundation announced Tuesday (April 21) that alumni and friends of the University have contributed $846 million through March 31, or nearly 85 percent of the $1 billion goal. That represents an increase of $27 million during the past quarter.
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Dr. Aaron Mason and Dr. Cristiane Ueono have joined our Breast Cancer Care team as breast reconstruction surgeons.

Dr. Mason earned his medical degree at the University of Pittsburgh. He completed a residency in general pediatrics at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh and a plastic surgery residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He also completed a craniofacial surgery fellowship at the Hospital for Sick Children at the University of Toronto.     Dr. Ueno earned her medical degree at Universidade de Sao Paulo, Brazil. She completed a general surgery residency and a plastic surgery residency at Indiana University.

MBRCC graduate students form Mad Scientists team for ACS Relay for Life

Benefits open enrollment continues through May 15

Dr. Pugacheva shares progress on brain cancer research project

WVU Healthcare employees' children eligible for college scholarships

Three $1,000 Leadership Scholarships are currently available to children of WVU Healthcare employees who will attend college as freshmen in the Fall 2015 semester. The students do not have to attend WVU.
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Faculty, staff and students asked to take website survey

MBRCC scientists from Dr. Martinez’s lab inspire middle school students in Keyser


Post doctoral fellow Karen Hayes, and graduate students Jamie Barr and Tayvia Brownmiller from Dr. Ivan Martinez’s lab travelled to Keyser, West Virginia this past Saturday to teach middle school girls about genetics.  The three were participating in Expanding Your Horizons, an event sponsored by the West Virginia Chapter of the Association for Women in Science (AWIS) aimed at inciting the interest of young, female students in science and math-related fields. 
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WISH Committee assisting with applications for women's professional development seminar

For those WVU School of Medicine women faculty who are interested in applying, assistance is available through the HSC Women In Science and Health (WISH) Committee. Those interested in using the WISH Committee's services to complete the application process, including the letter of support and tuition assistance, should email gmarshall@hsc.wvu.edu.
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West Virginia Clinical and Translational Science Institute director hits the road for clinic visits

With warmer spring weather comes road trips, and Sally Hodder, director of the West Virginia Clinical and Translational Science Institute, is hitting the road to learn more about partner sites in the West Virginia Practice-Based Research Network.
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'Cancer Center Ladies' serve dinner at Family House

Shane Lyons talks about first three months on the job

A West Virginia University researcher is examining how and what cells communicate to each other in order to better understand cancer diagnosis and treatment as well as the diagnosis of birth defects, like certain heart conditions. Shuo Wei, assistant professor of biology and biochemistry, has been awarded a $1.44 million grant from the National Institute of General Medical Science.
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A lot of smoke: University study examines cigarillo modification health claims

Exposure to any level of cigarette and cigar smoke may put people at risk for future lung disease, but a rising trend known as “hyping” could be sending the wrong message about how to avoid those dangers.
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Students attend conference to communicate science to lawmakers

Lawmakers are sometimes faced with a difficult decision: Invest in science or invest in other needs. Two University students recently learned how to effectively communicate science’s crucial and valuable role to lawmakers to ensure that science policy remains a priority.
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Lyons announces 2015 women's soccer schedule

Director of Athletics Shane Lyons has announced the 2015 women’s soccer schedule, highlighted by 10 matches against 2014 NCAA Tournament opponents. The Mountaineers will compete at Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium 10 times, including a showdown with Penn State, a 2014 NCAA Tournament quarterfinalist, on Friday, Sept. 4, at 7 p.m. 
The WVU women’s soccer team is a faithful supporter of the Betty Puskar Breast Care Center.
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Reminder of Major annual cancer meetings  in 2015 –

American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)
April 18-22

American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
May 29-June 2

American Society of Hematology (ASH)
Dec 5-8