Institute physician one of two recipients of the 2019 Faculty Research Abroad Grant: Dr. Krista Pfaendler
Dr. Pfaendler is an assistant professor in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, who will serve as principal investigator on a project aimed at enhancing multidisciplinary research collaboration and strengthening advanced level clinical and research skills of medical personnel from various specialties participating in the gynecological oncology tumor board in Lusaka, Zambia.
Upcoming photoshoot for directory photos
Will be held on Thursday, Jan. 9th from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the HSC Studio (Ground Floor HSC near Human Resources) to take professional head and shoulder shots for use in the HSC directory and on the web and for flyers and other publications.
This slot is only open to those that work or are affiliated with the WVU Cancer Institute.
In order to participate, please register for a time slot
Magnet site visit for redesignation will occur Jan. 15-17, 2020
Representatives from the American Nurses Credentialing Center will visit J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital Jan. 15-17, 2020, as part of WVU Medicine’s bid for an ANCC Magnet® re-designation. This designation recognizes excellence in nursing services.
Chinese New Year Celebration to be held next month
A Chinese New Year Celebration will be held Jan.18, 2020, in the Mountainlair Ballroom from 6- 9 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend. WVU students should bring their Student ID for free admissions.
Please join your Mountaineer family for a festive and fun holiday event
On Wednesday, December 11, from 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., in Woodburn Circle, we will celebrate our WVU home.
There will be hot chocolate and seasonal tunes – and you can share your thoughts on what WVU means to you on luminaries that will be placed around the Circle. You can literally help create that warm holiday glow.
So, ho, ho, ho your way home with some holiday cheer.
Take the WVU Staff Sustainability Survey and you could win a prize pack
As part of our land-grant mission, WVU is committed to ensuring a more sustainable future — across our state and around the world. And to help shape our efforts to make our campuses, policies and processes more sustainable for students, faculty and staff, the Office of Sustainability wants to hear from WVU staff employees.
Holiday celebrations scheduled for Dec. 11 (night shift) and Dec. 13 (day shift)
Both events are free to employees and will feature a variety of appetizers and sweet treats from WVU Medicine Catering and WVU’s Culinary Creations. All faculty and staff are encouraged to attend; no take-out will be available.
WVU obesity specialist aims to improve doctor-patient relationships
Despite the American Medical Association’s designation of obesity as a disease in 2013, many healthcare providers still place blame on patients for their weight.
“It’s a real problem,” Dr. Laura Davisson, an obesity specialist and associate program director for internal medicine at West Virginia University, said.
Davisson said when patients feel shame, they will often disconnect entirely from the healthcare system, which can lead to even more health problems. Studies have shown fat shaming, in both children and adults, can lead to depression, increased social isolation and less success with weight loss.
SAVE THE DATE: Bob Huggins 2020 Fish Fry Jan. 24
Bob Huggins Fish Fry Fundraiser — this special evening will feature sports legends, live music, activities, and special guest Rod Thorn. Proceeds from ticket sales and auctions benefit the Norma Mae Huggins Cancer Research Endowment Fund and Remember the Miners Scholarship Fund.
The Health Plan, WVU Health System terminate pact
The Health Plan, a managed care organization headquartered in Wheeling and operating throughout West Virginia, and The West Virginia University Health System, operating under the brand WVU Medicine, have mutually agreed to terminate the May 1, 2019, transaction agreement, which means they will not become a single entity, according to a news release.
Meet the data management team at the WVUCI Clinical Research Unit
Left to Right: Pamela Rayl, managing gastrointestinal, gynecologic, and leukemia data; Bobbie Arbogast, managing long-term patient follow ups and cooperative group data; Hellen Fasinu, managing lymphoma and genitourinary data; Shannon Corso, managing breast data; Dylan Opyoke, managing thoracic, head and neck, and brain data.
Our data managers report information about the effects of trial medication on patients enrolled in clinical trials. They enter all collected data into protocol-specific databases and ensure it is reported clearly and accurately.
Senior data manager, Pamela Rayl, CCRP, began working with the Clinical Research Unit in 2010. She manages all data from gastrointestinal, gynecologic, and leukemia trials. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from West Virginia University in 2005 and her CCRP certification in 2015. She is an avid fan of music of all sorts and loves to laugh.
Bobbie Arbogast, CCRP, began working with the CRU in 2013. She has since managed all clinical data for thoracic, head and neck, and NCTN/cooperative group trials. She will transition to a patient follow-up role for all clinical trials at the beginning of 2020. Her passion is fundraising for many different organizations, with her last raising $20,000 for the Cancer Center Comfort Fund. She is a Mountaineer through-and-through and attends as many home football games as she can!
Hellen Fasinu, BS, MPA, joins the team as the new data manager for lymphoma and genitourinary trials. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from WVU in 2011 and her Master’s in Public Administration in 2014. Previously a hospital case manager at Chestnut Ridge, Hellen has four years’ experience of data and program management.
Shannon Corso, BS, is the new data manager for the breast team. Having earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Fairmont State University in 2002, she has previously worked in case management and supported employment services through Options Employment Services. In her spare time, she volunteers at an animal rescue and is a lover of nature and literature.
Dylan Opyoke, BA, MPA, joins the CRU as our new data manager of thoracic, head and neck, and brain trials. A graduate of WVU, he earned his Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Anthropology in 2014 and a Masters of Public Administration in 2017. He has five years’ management experience in real estate and hospitality, and is an animal lover. He volunteers for the Morgantown Spay and Neuter Assistance Program (MSNAP) in his free time. |
