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May 2019
Virtual Biometrics – Development of useful tools for predictive analysis of knee mechanics
Jason Halloran, Ph.D. is an assistant professor of mechanical engineering at Cleveland State University (CSU), where he also co-directs the Center for Human Machine Systems, a collaborative group of health related researchers at CSU. Halloran will discuss his research in the simulation of healthy, diseased and surgically corrected human joints, with a particular emphasis on knee biomechanics. See more information here.
Find out more »June 2019
ESFCOM Clinical Research Series – Connecting with Our Clinicians
Jack Singer, M.D., will speak on "Hematology/Oncology: The role of the innate immune system in inflammatory, metabolic, and neoplastic diseases; Potentials for clinical intervention," and Doug Hiller, M.D., will speak on "Orthopedics: The Labman Project: Unconventional research for an unconventional sport." There will be a round table discussion with a light lunch served following the presentation from 1 - 2 p.m. Contact Karina Bloom if you are interested in joining, or if you would prefer a one-on-one meeting with a presenter. See more information here.
Find out more »Pre-Retirement Seminar
Are you thinking about retiring? These seminars are open to all Department of Retirement System (PERS/TRS/LEOFF) and WSU Retirement Plan (WSURP) participants. You do not need to register to attend, but seating is limited and will be on a first-come, first-served basis. See more information and forms to download for this seminar here.
Find out more »Sleep and Performance Research Seminar Series
Dr. Tarja Stenberg (Porkka-Heiskanen) will present “Microglia reactions to sleep deprivation in different brain areas.” Dr. Stenberg (Porkka-Heiskanen) gained her MD and PhD degrees at the University of Helsinki. She moved to Northwestern University, Evanston, IL for a postdoctoral fellowship 1990 – 1992 and to Harvard Medical School as associate professor 1995-1997. She is presently a senior researcher at the University Of Helsinki, Finland, leading a sleep research team, Sleep Team Helsinki, as part of the larger research program “Sleepwell” established by the Medical Faculty of University of Helsinki. See more information about Dr. Stenberg and her research here.
Find out more »July 2019
New Leadership Institute – Networking and Keynote event
The National Education for Women's Leadership at WSU Health Sciences is hosting a Networking and Keynote event on July 11. The reception begins at 5:30 p.m. with the keynote beginning at 7 p.m. Both events take place in HSB 110 A-D. See more information and sign-up details here. Everyone is invited. Please RSVP and see more information here.
Find out more »August 2019
School/Community Differences in Education Transitions – Webinar
This webinar will present key findings describing the experiences and levels of adversity of 2016 high school graduates in Washington. Christopher Blodgett, Ph.D., Director of the WSU Child and Family Research Unit will present this webinar. See more information and details to the zoom link here.
Find out more »NEP Seminar Series – Everyone is invited
Please join Matthew Rossman, Ph.D. and his talk about the "Role of aerobic exercise in healthy vascular aging." This is part of the Nutrition and Exercise Physiology 505 course. Everyone is invited to attend this seminar series.
Find out more »Open Forum – Candidate for Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
WSU Health Sciences Spokane will host an open forum for Gwen Halaas, a candidate for the position of vice chancellor for academic affairs, Aug. 28, from 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. in Nursing 203. The open forum is also available via Zoom. See detailed information here and to access and read Gwen's biography.
Find out more »Open Forum – Candidate for Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
WSU Health Sciences Spokane will host an open forum for Edward Junkins, candidate for the position of vice chancellor for academic affairs, Aug. 29, from 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. in Nursing 203. The open forum is also available via Zoom. His biography can be viewed here, also.
Find out more »September 2019
NEP Seminar Series
Join Tom DeCato, MD, as he talks about "Sprint interval training in a hyperbaric hyperoxic environment." This is part of the Nutrition and Exercise Physiology 505 course. Everyone is invited to attend this seminar series. Contact Dr. Hans Haverkamp with any questions at 368-6912.
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