Breast cancer patients and advocates to work with Cancer Institute on research projects

An effort is underway at the WVU Cancer Institute to seek the insight of breast cancer patients in the development of breast cancer research projects at the Cancer Institute.  A group of breast cancer patients will be identified to work with WVU researchers, advising them on all aspects of research, including what topics to investigate and how the research should be structured. 

Dian “CJ” Corneliussen-James, Director Emeritus and Founder of METAvivor Research and Support, Inc.,  presented a lecture on the importance of metastatic breast cancer advocacy and outreach to members of the Institute’s Breast Cancer Research Program last week as part of the Cancer Cell Biology Spring Seminar Series.  Corneliussen-James has metastatic breast cancer.  Her organization partners with the Metastatic Research Society and has awarded $2.4 million in research grants to fight metastatic cancer.  METAvivor also pledged $2 million to the cancer moonshot initiative.


Breast cancer survivors Lois Stahle (far left) of Fort Ashby, WV, and Patty Davis,(far right) Chair of the WV Mountains of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Coalition and Hampshire County resident, pose with “CJ” Corneliussen-James, Director Emeritus and Founder of METAvivor Research and Support, Inc.

2017 Summer Undergraduate Research Experience

(Now Accepting Application Until March 1st)
SURE is a summer undergraduate research experience for students interested in graduate school and research/creative work within their discipline or a related discipline.
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Let’s Flamingle at the WVU Cancer Institute’s 32nd Annual Spring Gala

Come be a part of an event that saves lives! Register now for the WVU Cancer Institute 32nd Annual Spring Gala at The Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, April 28-30. Among the wide variety of activities and entertainment on tap during the weekend-long signature event is the “Let’s Flamingle” Reception, Dine-Around Dinner where Gala participants can also dance to the lively music of the Pink Flamingos and be amazed as they watch the Artrageous Performing Arts Show.
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5th Annual Vice President's Awards accepting nominations through March 15

The Vice President’s Awards honor faculty and staff who have been recognized by their peers for their outstanding accomplishments at the Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center.
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New NIH Peer Review videos posted on YouTube

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the NIH Center for Scientific Review have recently produced a series of three NIH Peer Review videos for applicants and reviewers that are posted on YouTube. The 3rd video in the series that we are highlighting in this week’s Enews is 8 Ways to Successfully Navigate NIH Peer Review and Get a Fellowship Grant. In this hour long video, Dr. Vonda Smith, Scientific Review Officer, covers the key things NIH grant applicants need to know about the submission and review of their fellowship applications.
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Learn about the latest actions and activities of the West Virginia Legislature in the Feb. 21 issue of Under the Dome.
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Well wishes for Alice Belmont

Alice Belmont, who’s served in a variety of roles with WVU Medicine, including the development of the Betty Puskar Breast Care Center, is moving on to the next phase of her life.
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Submit Women In Science and Health Award nominations by March 10

The Women in Science & Health Awards are sponsored by the Women in Science & Health (WISH) Committee to recognize outstanding achievements by women while at the Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center (HSC) of West Virginia University.
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Dress in Blue on March 3 to raise colorectal cancer awareness

The West Virginia Program to Increase Colorectal Cancer Screening (WV PICCS) at the WVU Cancer Institute invites you to wear your favorite shade of blue on Friday, March 3 in observance of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and participate in a group picture in the atrium at the Mary Babb Randolph Cancer Center at 2P.

Colorectal cancer is the 2nd leading cause of cancer-related deaths in West Virginia. While colon cancer is a significant problem, it does not have to be. If men and women aged 50 years and older are regularly tested for colorectal cancer, at least 60% of deaths from this disease could be avoided.

Find out at 1P today if Coach Huggins makes Final Round in Infiniti Challenge

We will know at 1P today if WVU’s Bob Huggins is going to the Final Round in the Infiniti Coaches’ Charity Challenge. If Huggins advances he will become one of only four coaches remaining in the competition and hoping to win the $100K grand prize. The reason Huggs has done so well in the competition is due to his many loyal fans who have voted for him daily at ESPN.com/INFINITI. If Huggins wins the Challenge, he will give the prize money to the Norma Mae Huggins Cancer Research Endowment Fund at the WVU Cancer Institute.

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Cancer patient makes gift to benefit other cancer patients

Shanda Hoover of Buckhannon is paying forward the kindness shown to her and her family as she began treatment for breast cancer last fall at the WVU Cancer Institute.
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Breakout Sessions offered on preparing NIH budgets by WVU Office of Sponsored Programs

In conjunction with the Research Administrator Round Table sessions, there will be a breakout session devoted to preparing an NIH budget on Tuesday, March 7th from 2:00-4:00 in Room 1905 HSN.  This session is open to any faculty and staff that are involved in preparing budgets in response to solicitations from NIH.  It will cover forms and format as well as guidance on modular and non-modular budgets, the NIH salary cap, UHA salaries and more.  If you are involved in preparation of NIH budgets, then this session can provide helpful insight as to what is needed for submission to NIH.  Presenters are Janet Boyles, Office of Sponsored Programs and Valerie Lemasters, Research and Graduate Education.

Papa John’s donates $10K to cancer research at WVU Cancer Institute

Any way you slice it, $10,019 is a lot of dough.   That’s how much money Papa John’s donated recently from its online pizza promotions to the Norma Mae Huggins Cancer Research Endowment Fund at the WVU Cancer Institute. 
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