Please join us on Friday, May 24th at 11:45 for "Fantastic Plastic: Using Lung Organoids to Study Effects of Inhalable Microplastics" with Barbro N Melgert, PhD. You can register for in person or virtual attendance HERE.
Join us on May 29 @ 11 am in a special bi-lingual workshop to learn about oral care for cancer patients: Oral Care for Cancer Patients 11 am - 11:30 am: English 11:30 am - 12 pm: Spanish Oral complications associated with cancer therapy Most common chemotherapeutics associated with mucositis Oral evaluation and treatment before ... Read more
Join us to support our efforts to eradicate stigma, advocate to improve mental health for yourself and others, and increase awareness of the importance of mental health and well-being in everyone’s lives. SPEAKERS: Cynthia M. Ryan Ph.D., MFT Associate Clinical Director, USC WorkWell Center Cat Moore Director of Belonging, USC
All are welcome! Learners, staff, and faculty- please join us for food, conversation, and a raffle! Our panelists will be discussing the obstacles women often face in academic medicine, where we stand currently, and how we can establish an equitable culture for all. Featuring guest speakers from USC WiSE, KSOM Staff Council, and more! This event ... Read more
Regulation of the Evolving Market of Tobacco Products to Protect Youth and Young Adults Dr. Brian King was appointed Director of the Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Tobacco Products (CTP) in July 2022. In this position, Dr. King is responsible for assuring that CTP accomplishes its public health goals and for operationalizing the Center’s ... Read more
Celebrate WalkUSC’s one year anniversary! USC faculty and staff are invited to join WalkUSC’s celebration walk on Wednesday, June 5 at: UPC (starting location Tommy Trojan at 12 p.m.) HSC (starting location Pappas Quad at 12 p.m.) Alhambra (starting location Alhambra at 9:05 a.m.) Meet at the designated starting location to connect and celebrate with all the ... Read more
Overview: The prevalence of pediatric obesity continues to rise. Currently, one in five children and adolescents are living with obesity. Early identification, lifestyle modifications, weight management pharmacotherapies, and bariatric surgery are required to prevent the life-limiting complications and co-morbidities. Rationale: Pediatric obesity is a chronic disease that results from change in biology that results in ... Read more
Thursday, June 6, 12:15 – 12:45 p.m. Navigating eating during the workday can be tough—whether it’s lack of time for meal prep, the temptation of snacks, or uncertainty about healthy choices. Join us to discover strategies for building nutritious meals and snacks, simple meal prep ideas, and other tips to keep your office meals nutritious, ... Read more
Please join us for a Juneteenth flag raising and celebration. Wednesday, June 19 Juneteenth Flag Raising (Circle Drive) - 10:30 - 11 a.m. Juneteenth Celebration (HC3 Lower Level Patio) - 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Organizer: B.L.A.C.K. Med employee resource group, with special thanks to the Althea Alexander African Heritage inclusion resource group. Learn more: ... Read more
Join Joshua Barocas, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, Director of Social Determinants of Health and Disparities Modeling Unit, Medical Director of WORTH Program, Principal Investigator and Director for the Missing US Project for our June 2024 IAS Speaker Series event! When: Wednesday, June 26, 2024 from 12pm-1pm ... Read more
