The annual USC Global Health Case Competition brings together teams of students from all disciplines, and from across the university, to tackle a critical global health challenge. This year the competition will take place virtually on February 28, 2025. Fourteen days after receiving the case, each team of five students must propose an innovative, comprehensive solution ... Read more
The Infectious Disease Epidemiology and Applied Studies (IDEAS) Initiative and the USC Institute on Inequalities in Global Health (IIGH) invite you to a virtual seminar featuring Dr. Keith Chirgwin, an independent advisor and consultant for several Drug & Vaccine Developers and Funders. Prior to retiring from the Gates Foundation in 2021, he oversaw regulatory strategy for the Foundation’s product development ... Read more
The Master of Public Health Student Association (MaPHSA) invites you to its Women's History Month event. Join us in celebrating, discussing, and highlighting women who are making significant strides in achieving better outcomes for women. Register here.
The Southern California Environmental Health Sciences Center is hosting a Seminar by Dr. Libby McClure titled “Epidemiology as a Tool for Environmental Justice.” This seminar will take place on March 7th, 11:45am-1:00pm on Zoom. Dr. McClure’s research centers on environmental justice, using collaborative methods to address community concerns and examine how structural inequalities drive health ... Read more
Registration is now open for the 10th annual APRU Global Health Case Competition. Teams of 3-6 students will compete with teams from around the region in this fun and educational competition relating to a real-world global health challenge. This year’s partners are the UNDP, the FAO, and Data.org. The challenge will be released on March ... Read more
In-person Norris Research Tower 1508 - First Floor Conference Room or virtual: https://usc.zoom.us/j/95873416446?pwd=KKg9M4RHaMzeUOJba6L8yow63PNv4V.1 Meeting ID: 958 7341 6446 Passcode: 967574 The Center for Genetic Epidemiology is excited to host an in-person and virtual seminar with Dr. David Evans on March 12. Dr Evans is an NHMRC Leadership Fellow and Professor of Statistical Genetics at the University of Queensland ... Read more
Advancing Cancer Health Equity through Patient and Community Navigation The Cancer Health Equity Symposium at USC serves as a dynamic platform uniting experts, researchers, and advocates dedicated to addressing the disparities in cancer care access and outcomes. Join us for a day of insightful presentations, discussion and collaboration aimed at advancing cancer health equity across ... Read more
This half-day hybrid symposium serves as a collaborative forum bringing together leading experts, researchers, and advocates in obesity prevention. Join us for insightful discussions and presentations that will explore the current gaps in research, focusing on the intersection of multiple health risk behaviors and their impact on obesity. The symposium is open to: Individuals interested ... Read more
"Investigation of Host Factors and the Tumor Microenvironment in Multiethnic Hematologic Cancer Patients" - Dr. Wendy Cozen, DO, MPH (UC Irvine). Dr. Wendy Cozen is a cancer epidemiologist with a focus on the etiology and outcomes of Hodgkin lymphoma and multiple myeloma. She received her DO degree from Western College of Osteopathic Medicine in Pomona, CA and ... Read more
https://usc.zoom.us/j/95873416446?pwd=KKg9M4RHaMzeUOJba6L8yow63PNv4V.1 Meeting ID: 958 7341 6446; Passcode: 967574 Talk Title: Genetic Epidemiology Applications in Drug Discovery The Center for Genetic Epidemiology is excited to host a virtual seminar with Laura Yerges-Armstrong (Ph.D). Dr. Yerges-Armstrong is a statistical geneticist with specialized training and experience in genetic epidemiology and related statistical methodologies. She is the Senior Vice President of Computational Genetics at Variant ... Read more
This program is open to all eligible individuals. Keck School of Medicine of USC operates all of its programs and activities consistent with the University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited factor.