WVU Cancer Center to celebrate 27th annual Gala at The Greenbrier

 Scot Remick, M.D., Cancer Center Deputy Director Laura Gibson, Ph.D., and a team of researchers and physicians will lead a course that will focus on the Sara Crile Allen and James Frederick Allen Lung Cancer Program and its multidisciplinary team efforts to better understand, treat and advance lung cancer care.

Dr. Remick will also update gala attendees on the tremendous growth of the Center’s programs and the trajectory for moving the Center toward a National Cancer Institute designation.

“The Center’s progress in growing its scientific and clinical pursuits over the last four years is evidence of the philanthropic impact on advancing cancer care in West Virginia,” Remick said. “With the help of our loyal supporters we will continue raising the bar for cancer care.”

John C. Allen, Jr., author of “Uncommon Vernacular: The Early Houses of Jefferson County, West Virginia,” will share details of his architectural exploration of unique, historic residences. Allen works as a preservation coordinator and architectural historian near Shepherdstown. He is chairman of the Historic Landmarks Commission of Jefferson County.

Logan County native Landau Eugene Murphy, Jr., who won NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” last year with his crooning, will perform at 7 p.m. on Friday evening. He will be accompanied by Jeff Flanigan and the Sweet Lipzz Band. Murphy’s win led to a recording contract and the release of his debut album, “That’s Life,” in November.