Press Releases Expand All Major League Baseball, U.S. Military Team Up for Performance Enhancing Substance Summit 04/29/2024 Major League Baseball, U.S. Military Team Up for Performance Enhancing Substance Summit Received the COVID-19 vaccine but still got the disease? What Your COVID-19 Antibodies May Reveal About Your Recovery 04/02/2024 Received the COVID-19 vaccine but still got the disease? What Your COVID-19 Antibodies May Reveal About Your Recovery USU Surgical Global Health Expert Named Fulbright Alumni Ambassador 03/15/2024 USU Surgical Global Health Expert Named Fulbright Alumni Ambassador APOLLO researchers uncover new target for ovarian cancer treatment 03/13/2024 APOLLO researchers uncover new target for ovarian cancer treatment Uniformed Services University Psychiatrists Author New Handbook to Aid Diagnosis of Psychiatric Illness 03/04/2024 Uniformed Services University Psychiatrists Author New Handbook to Aid Diagnosis of Psychiatric Illness Scientists take closer look underneath the hood of the body's response to combat wounds 03/04/2024 Scientists take closer look underneath the hood of the body's response to combat wounds Uniformed Services University to Represent DoD in New Cancer Screening Research Networkancer in post-9/11 veterans 02/21/2024 Uniformed Services University to Represent DoD in New Cancer Screening Research Network Moderate to severe brain injuries significantly increase risk for brain cancer in post-9/11 veterans 02/13/2024 Moderate to severe brain injuries significantly increase risk for brain cancer in post-9/11 veterans Dr. James Mancuso Appointed as Chair of Uniformed Services University's Department of Preventive Medicine and Biostatistics 01/16/2024 Dr. James Mancuso Appointed as Chair of Uniformed Services University's Department of Preventive Medicine and Biostatistics Dr. Michael Zanker joins USU’s National Center for Disaster Medicine and Public Health 12/06/2023 Dr. Michael Zanker joins USU’s National Center for Disaster Medicine and Public Health Uniformed Services University's Col. Pamela Williams Receives the 2023 Association of American Medical Colleges Career in Medicine Faculty Advisor Award 11/07/2023 Uniformed Services University's Col. Pamela Williams Receives the 2023 Association of American Medical Colleges Career in Medicine Faculty Advisor Award Uniformed Services University Psychiatrists Author Newly-Defined Prolonged Grief Disorder Diagnostic Handbook 10/19/2023 Uniformed Services University Psychiatrists Author Newly-Defined Prolonged Grief Disorder Diagnostic Handbook New Nobel Prize in Medicine winner Katalin Karikó, launched career at USU 10/03/2023 New Nobel Prize in Medicine winner Katalin Karikó, launched career at USU DoD Scientists Develop Potential Cure for Rabies Infection 09/28/2023 DoD Scientists Develop Potential Cure for Rabies Infection New home-based rehab program for military, veterans helps treat common muscle injuries 09/05/2023 New home-based rehab program for military, veterans helps treat common muscle USU Researcher Earns Top Honors for Contributions to Military Health System 08/14/2023 USU Researcher Earns Top Honors for Contributions to Military Health System USU Study Shows Walter Reed’s Value Within Maryland’s Trauma System 08/10/2023 USU Study Shows Walter Reed’s Value Within Maryland’s Trauma System Military, Civilian Trauma Convene for Advanced Combat Surgical Readiness 06/30/2023 Military, Civilian Trauma Convene for Advanced Combat Surgical Readiness USU Psychiatrists Develop Global Disaster and Preventive Psychiatry Training for American Psychiatric Association 06/01/2023 USU Psychiatrists Develop Global Disaster and Preventive Psychiatry Training for American Psychiatric Association USU podcast, ‘Let’s Talk About Your Guns,’ honored with Bronze Telly Award 05/25/2023 USU podcast, ‘Let’s Talk About Your Guns,’ honored with Bronze Telly Award Study finds National Guard members remained psychologically resilient during pandemic response 05/23/2023 Study finds National Guard members remained psychologically resilient during pandemic response Uniformed Services University Receives $404K for WIC Military Outreach Program 05/19/2023 Uniformed Services University Receives $404K for WIC Military Outreach Program USU’s Dr. Anthony Fauci to Receive Honorary Degree at USU Commencement 05/18/2023 USU’s Dr. Anthony Fauci to Receive Honorary Degree at USU Commencement More than 363 Military Health Care Providers to Graduate on Armed Forces Day 05/18/2023 More than 363 Military Health Care Providers to Graduate on Armed Forces Day Cancer Drug Pioneer Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong to Deliver Uniformed Services University Packard Lecture 04/25/2023 Cancer Drug Pioneer Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong to Deliver Uniformed Services University Packard Lecture Uniformed Services University Surgery Chair Dr. Kyle Potter Named ‘Military Medicine Hero’ 04/24/2023 Uniformed Services University Surgery Chair Dr. Kyle Potter Named ‘Military Medicine Hero’ Scientists unearth major clues to mysterious Guam disease 03/20/2023 Scientists unearth major clues to mysterious Guam disease Dr. Jeffrey Freeman Named New Director of National Center for Disaster Medicine and Public Health at the Uniformed Services University 03/10/2023 Dr. Jeffrey Freeman Named New Director of National Center for Disaster Medicine and Public Health at the Uniformed Services University USU’s Infectious Disease Clinical Research Program Hosts First Science Symposium 03/09/2023 USU’s Infectious Disease Clinical Research Program Hosts First Science Symposium USU’s Dr. Carol Romano Earns AMSUS Lifetime Achievement Award 03/09/2023 USU’s Dr. Carol Romano Earns AMSUS Lifetime Achievement Award USU Earns Key Simulation Accreditations from the American College of Surgeons 03/08/2023 USU Earns Key Simulation Accreditations from the American College of Surgeons Tracy Sbrocco, PhD, Named Chair of Uniformed Services University’s Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology 02/23/2023 Tracy Sbrocco, PhD, Named Chair of Uniformed Services University’s Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology New Study Seeks to Better Understand Prolonged Grief Disorder in 9 11 Survivors 02/09/2023 New Study Seeks to Better Understand Prolonged Grief Disorder in 9 11 Survivors Genetic mutation linked to Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia 01/30/2023 Genetic mutation linked to Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia Suicide Prevention Podcast, “Brain Hijack” Launched by USU Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress 01/25/2023 Suicide Prevention Podcast, “Brain Hijack” Launched by USU Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress New “mCurriculum” launched to help surgeons worldwide sharpen skills, improve clinical readiness 12/20/2022 New “mCurriculum” launched to help surgeons worldwide sharpen skills, improve clinical readiness USU, Federal Mental Health Experts Earn Prestigious Military Family Research Institute Award 12/16/2022 USU, Federal Mental Health Experts Earn Prestigious Military Family Research Institute Award Dr. Jonathan Woodson Installed as Uniformed Services University's Seventh President 11/30/2022 Dr. Jonathan Woodson Installed as Uniformed Services University's Seventh President In lung cancer, proteins may predict prognosis, improve treatment, diagnostics 11/22/2022 In lung cancer, proteins may predict prognosis, improve treatment, diagnostics Live From Space: USU Alumnus Astronaut Frank Rubio Takes Questions, Talks with Students 11/18/2022 Live From Space: USU Alumnus Astronaut Frank Rubio Takes Questions, Talks with Students Firearm Safety Podcast, “Let’s Talk About Your Guns” Launched by USU Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress 11/09/2022 Firearm Safety Podcast, “Let’s Talk About Your Guns” Launched by USU Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress New study improves the chances of finding life on Mars 10/25/2022 New study improves the chances of finding life on Mars First medical school facility dog, ‘Cmdr. Shetland’, to retire and em-bark on a new career 08/16/22 First medical school facility dog, ‘Cmdr. Shetland’, to retire and em-bark on a new career Uniformed Services University, ICE Health Service Corps sign agreement to expand student education opportunities 08/16/2022 Uniformed Services University, ICE Health Service Corps sign agreement to expand student education opportunities USU Consensus Conference Leads to Eight Recommendations for Medical System Response following Mass Shootings 07/18/2022 USU Consensus Conference Leads to Eight Recommendations for Medical System Response following Mass Shootings Study identifies new approach for developing simple-to-use, ‘shelf-available’ COVID treatment options 07/13/2022 Study identifies new approach for developing simple-to-use, ‘shelf-available’ COVID treatment options CTE ‘uncommon’ in service member brains most associated with civilian activities DoD study finds 06/09/2022 CTE ‘uncommon’ in service member brains most associated with civilian activities DoD study finds Dr. Jonathan Woodson Selected to Lead Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences 06/06/2022 Dr. Jonathan Woodson Selected to Lead Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences More than 340 Military Health Care Providers to Graduate on Armed Forces Day 05/16/2022 More than 340 Military Health Care Providers to Graduate on Armed Forces Day Senior HHS Advisor Rear Adm. Susan Orsega to Receive Honorary Degree from Uniformed Services University 05/16/2022 Senior HHS Advisor Rear Adm. Susan Orsega to Receive Honorary Degree from Uniformed Services University Medical Students Go from Uniform Jacket to White Coat in Uniformed Services University Ceremony 05/06/2022 Medical Students Go from Uniform Jacket to White Coat in Uniformed Services University Ceremony Uniformed Services University to Host May 4th DoD Cancer Moonshot Roundtable 04/29/2022 Uniformed Services University to Host May 4th DoD Cancer Moonshot Roundtable Study uses machine-learning approach to calculate risk for veteran homelessness 04/14/2022 Study uses machine-learning approach to calculate risk for veteran homelessness NIAID Director Anthony Fauci to Speak at Uniformed Services University Packard Lecture 04/07/2022 NIAID Director Anthony Fauci to Speak at Uniformed Services University Packard Lecture New DoD Instruction Addresses Dietary Supplement Education Needs for the Military Community 03/25/2022 New DoD Instruction Addresses Dietary Supplement Education Needs for the Military Community Newly-identified inherited mutations linked to prostate cancer in African American men 03/15/21 Newly-identified inherited mutations linked to prostate cancer in African American men New structure studies of a critical Nipah virus component may lead to vaccine, antibody treatments 02/28/2022 New structure studies of a critical Nipah virus component may lead to vaccine, antibody treatments New Facility dog Grover to bring ‘pawsitive’ impact to next generation of health care providers 02/28/2022 New Facility dog Grover to bring ‘pawsitive’ impact to next generation of health care providers If you have COVID, it’s rare you won’t have symptoms 02-15-2022 If you have COVID, it’s rare you won’t have symptoms For some COVID vaccines, lack of side effects is no cause for concern 01/14/2022 For some COVID vaccines, lack of side effects is no cause for concern Study identifies Epstein-Barr as a leading candidate for cause of Multiple Sclerosis 01/13/2022 Study identifies Epstein-Barr as a leading candidate for cause of Multiple Sclerosis New worm study solves mystery of aging, offers hope for better cancer treatments 01/11/2022 New worm study solves mystery of aging, offers hope for better cancer treatments ‘KSA’ metrics will improve military surgeons’ readiness 10/27/2021 ‘KSA’ metrics will improve military surgeons’ readiness New antibody-based treatment could cure HIV 09/28/2021 New antibody-based treatment could cure HIV In Soldiers, Risk for Suicide Attempt is Highest 30 Days After Suicidal Thoughts 08/30/2021 Press Release No. 21-08-30 In Soldiers, Risk for Suicide Attempt is Highest 30 Days After Suicidal Thoughts Health Issues’ Addresses Research, Policy Opportunities for Military Women’s Health 08/27/2021 Press Release No. 21-08-27 ‘Women’s Health Issues’ Addresses Research, Policy Opportunities for Military Women’s Health Lifesaving “First Aid for Severe Trauma” Designed for Grades 9-12 Launched, Available Nationwide 08/19/2021 Press Release No. 21-08-19 Lifesaving “First Aid for Severe Trauma” Designed for Grades 9-12 Launched, Available Nationwide Health Services Research to Support Improved Healthcare Outcomes 07/15/2021 Press Release No. 21-07-15 New Center for Health Services Research to Support Improved Healthcare Outcomes Colon cancer patients in the military health system have significantly better survival, compared to general population 06/23/2021 Press Release No 21-06-23 Colon cancer patients in the Military Health System have significantly better survival, compared to general population Genetic mutation linked to childhood ALS 05/27/2021 Press Release No. 21-05-27 Genetic mutation linked to childhood ALS Rand report outlines 10 years of military behavioral health lessons learned 03/16/2021 Press Release 21-03-16 Rand Report Outlines 10 Years of Military Behavioral Health Lessons Learned New criteria for diagnosing the clinical syndrome of CTE during life 03/16/2021 Press Release 21-03-16 New Criteria for Diagnosing the Clinical Syndrome of CTE During Life USU’s genome center helps identify genes that can open new avenues in dementia Research 02/15/2021 Press Release No 21-02-15 USU's Genome Center Helps Identify Genes that can open new avenues in dementia research COVID-stripping blood filters may prove effective treatment for sepsis, other blood-borne pathogens 02/08/2021 Press Release No 21-02-08 COVID-Stripping blood filters may prove effective treatment for sepsis, other blood-borne pathogens Single-dose nipah, hendra vaccine for humans effective 7 Days after Immunization 02/08/2021 Press Release No 21-02-08 Single-Dose nipah hendra vaccine for humans effective 7 days after immunization DoD researchers earn prestigious tech transfer award 01/28/2021 Press Release No 21-01-28 DoD Researchers earn prestigious tech transfer award New vaccine development platform could fight deadly, multi-drug resistant bacteria 01/28/2021 Press Release No 21-01-28 New vaccine platform could fight deadly multi-drug resistant bacteria World-Renowned Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Norman Rich, Honored with AMSUS Lifetime Achievement Award 01/13/2021 World-Renowned Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Norman Rich, Honored with AMSUS Lifetime Achievement Award COVID-19 may damage blood vessels in the brain – not nerve cells 01/08/2021 Press Release No 21-01-08 New vaccine platform could fight deadly multi-drug resistant bacteria Motor neuron drug shows promise as treatment for PTSD symptoms linked to suicide attempts 10/27/20 Press Release No. 20-10-27 Motor neuron shows promise as treatment for ptsd symptoms linked to suicide attempts ‘America’s medical school’ names Dr. Louis Pangaro interim dean 10/19/2020 Press Release No. 20-10-19 America's Medical School Names Dr. Louis Pangaro Interim Dean Researchers identify first known relatives of rubella virus 10/08/2020 Press Release No. 20-10-08 Researchers Identify First Known Relatives of Rubella Virus Biomarkers linked to sports-related concussion recovery 09/01/2020 Press Release No. 20-09-01 Biomarkers Linked to Sports-related concussion recovery 08/19/2020 Press Release No. 20-08-19 Disaster Behavioral Health Curriculum Guide Released America’s medical school’ dean Arthur L. Kellermann announces departure 07/29/2020 Press Release No. 20-07-29 America's medical school dean, Arthur L. Kellerman announces departure 200 New doctors, advanced practice nurses to join military medical ranks early 04/01/2020 Press Release No. 20-04-01 New doctors advanced practices nurses to join military medical ranks Blood shortage on the battlefield? Just make it onsite 02/26/2020 Press Release No. 20-02-26 Blood shortage on the battlefield? Just make it onsite Does smoking increase your risk for dementia and cognitive decline? 02/26/2020 Press Release No. 20-02-26 Does smoking increase your risk for dementia and cognitive decline? Scientists develop safer, less costly polio vaccine 01/31/2020 Press Release No. 20-01-31 Scientists develop safer, less costly polio vaccine Past trauma exposure, major depression risk factors for suicidal thoughts in deployed soldiers 01/28/2020 Press Release No. 20-01-28 Past trauma exposure, major depression risk factors for suicidal thoughts in deployed soldiers First aid for severe trauma curriculum being developed for high schools 10/28/2019 Press Release No. 19-10-28 First aid for severe trauma curriculum being developed for high schools Mental health needs of children, youth on the rise 04/11/2019 Press Release No. 19-04-11 Mental health needs of children, youth on the rise Visionary leader, Dr. Richard Thomas named among WVU distinguished alumni for 2019 02/25/2019 Press Release No. 19-02-25 Visionary leader, dr. richard thomas named among wvu distinguished alumni for 2019 USU to host 2019 disaster symposium 02/12/2019 Press Release No. 19-02-12 Uniformed services university of the health sciences to host 2019 disaster symposium Harmful medical errors drop nearly 40 % after implementation of program to improve provider communication with families 12/06/2018 Press Release No. 18-12-06 Harmful medical errors drop nearly 40 % after implementation of program to improve provider communication with families DoD's military training network life support programs convert to american red cross courses 10/09/2018 Press Release No. 18-10-09 DoD's military training network life support programs convert to american red cross courses New app teaches citizens to 'stop the bleed,' save a life 06/18/2018 Press Release No. 18-06-18 New app teaches citizens to 'stop the bleed,' save a life Human vaccine to be developed for deadly Nipah and Hendra viruses 05/24/2018 Press Release No. 18-05-24 Human vaccine to be developed for deadly nipah and hendra viruses ‘America’s medical school’ graduate selected for NASA spaceflight mission 05/24/2018 Press Release No. 18-05-24 ‘America’s medical school’ graduate selected for NASA spaceflight mission New generation of military health care providers to graduate on armed forces day 05/18/2018 Press Release No. 18-05-18 New generation of military health care providers to graduate on armed forces day Christian recording artist pursues career as military doctor 05/16/2018 Press Release No. 18-05-16 Christian recording artist pursues career as military doctor Navy Capt. (Dr.) John Gilstad to lead the Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute 05/03/2018 Press Release No. 18-05-03 Navy capt. (dr.) john gilstad to lead the armed forces radiobiology research institute ‘America’s medical school’ announces enlisted-to-physician program selectees 04/27/2018 Press Release No. 18-04-27 ‘America’s medical school’ announces enlisted-to-physician program selectees Army COL (Dr.) Kevin Chung named new medicine department chair at ‘America’s Medical School’ 04/26/2018 Press Release No. 18-04-26 Army col. (dr.) kevin chung named new medicine department chair at ‘america’s medical school’ Early first deployment or short time between deployments icreases risk for attempting suicide in soldiers 04/16/2018 Press Release No. 18-04-16 Early first deployment or short time between deployments icreases risk for attempting suicide in soldiers Former VA secretary Dr. James B. Peake to deliver USU address 04/10/2018 Press Release No. 18-04-10 Former VA secretary dr. james b. peake to deliver uniformed services university commencement address Stroke, heart disease, cancer are major drivers of poverty 04/05/2018 Press Release No. 18-04-05 Stroke, heart disease, cancer are major drivers of poverty Infants exposed to antacids, antibiotics at Increased Risk for childhood allergies 03/29/2018 Press Release No. 2018-03-29 Infants Exposed to Antacids, Antibiotics at Increased Risk for Childhood Allergies Early childhood trauma rewires the brain, increasing risk for despression 03/04/2018 Press Release No. 18-03-04 Early childhood trauma rewires the brain, increasing risk for despression Darnall Army Medical Center to receive USU's Excellence in Teaching Award 02/27/2018 Press Release No. 18-02-27 Darnall army medical center to receive usus excellence in teaching award Yeast may be the solution to toxic waste clean up 01/05/2018 Press Release No. 18-01-05 Yeast may be the solution to toxic waste clean up Dr. D. Scott Merrell awarded 2017 rare disease research grant 12/20/2017 Press Release No 17-12-20 Dr. d. scott merrell awarded 2017 rare disease research grant Study finds new way to clean up radioactive sites, protect radiotherapy patrients, astronauts 12/20/2017 Press Release No. 17-12-20 Study finds new way to clean up radioactive sites, protect radiotherapy patrients, astronauts Translational research fellowship established prostate cancer, pioneer lauded 12/19/2017 Press Release No. 17-12-19 Translational research fellowship established prostate cancer, pioneer lauded Colonel (ret) David G. Mcleod Prostate Cancer Research Fellowship established 11/06/17 Press Release No. 17-11-06 Colonel (ret) david g mcleod prostate cancer research fellowship established Former Air Force Surgeon General, Thomas Travis to deliver keynote speech at UT Southern Medical Center Veterans's Day ceremony 11/06/2017 Press Release No. 17-11-06 Former air force surgeon general thomas travis to deliver keynote speech at ut southern medical cetner veterans day ceremony New study redefines how radiation kills cells, could help target cancer treatment 10/17/2017 Press Release No. 17-10-17 New study redefines how radiation kills cells, could help target cancer treatment In a decade of war, U.S. military surgeons provided more than 6000 humanitarian surgical procedures to Afgan adults 09/11/2017 Press Release No. 17-09-11 In a decade of war, u.s. military surgeons provided more than 6000 humanitarian surgical procedures to afgan adults Genome sequence is not a predictor of radiation resistance 09/08/2017 Press Release No. 17-09-08 Genome sequence is not a predictor of radiation resistance An app a day keeps the doctor away and could reduce subthreshold, PTSD 09/07/2017 Press Release No. 17-09-07 An app a day keeps the doctor away and could reduce subthreshold, PTSD Joseph Carvalho Jr., MD selected as new Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, President, CEO 07/26/2017 Press Release No. 17-07-26 Joseph carvalho jr., md selected as new henry m. jackson foundation for the advancement of military medicine, president, CEO Unit history of suicide attempts increases suicide risk for troops 07/24/2017 Press Release No. 17-07-24 Unit history of suicide attempts increases suicide risk for troops Heart failure biomarker linked to rare genetic tumor-causing diseases 07/11/2017 Press Relaese No. 17-07-11 Heart failure biomarker linked to rare genetic tumor-causing diseases Military kids use virtual augmented reality to stimulate learning 06/21/2017 Press Release No. 17-06-21 Military kids use virtual augmented reality to stimulate learning New genetic mutations linked to ezcema 06/19/2017 Press Release No. 17-06-19 New genetic mutations linked to ezcema Press Release No. 17-06-09 Army family physician, usu alumnus among NASAs new astronaut class 06/09/2017 Press Release No. 17-06-09 Army family physician, usu alumnus among NASAs new astronaut class New vaccine strategy identified for explosive emerging diseases 05/30/2017 Press Release No. 17-05-30 New vaccine strategy identified for explosive emerging diseases Military operational and readiness precision medicine research conference to be held 05/25/2017 Press Release No. 17-05-25 First military operational and readiness precision medicine research conference to be held Saving lives improving readiness more than 330 military health care professionals to graduate 05/16/2017 Press Release No. 17-05-16 Saving lives improving readiness more than 330 military health care professionals to graduate World-renowned traumatic brain injury neurogenerative diseases expert to lead center for neuroscience and regenerative medicine 05/01/2017 Press Release No. 17-05-01 World-renowned traumatic brain injury neurogenerative diseases expert to lead center for neuroscience and regenerative medicine Trauma surgeon, dr. mark boyer to receive international society of surgery robert danis award 04/28/2017 Release No. 17-04-28 Trauma surgeon, dr. mark boyer to receive international society of surgery robert danis award New website launched to promote dietary supplement safety awareness for DoD personnel 04/05/2017 Press Release No. 17-04-05 New website launched to promote dietary supplement safety awareness for DoD personnel Dr. Jonathan Forsberg, Navy orthopaedic oncologist to receive the Eliis Island Medal of Honor 04/04/2017 Press Release No. 17-04-04 Dr. jonathan forsberg, navy orthopaedic oncologist to receive the eliis island medal of honor I-PASS study group awarded prestigious John M. Eisenberg Award 04/04/2017 Press Release 17-04-04 I-PASS study group awarded prestigious john m eisenberg award Disrupted brain pathway, altered stress hormones key to TBI impact differences in men, women 04/03/2017 Press Release 17-04-03 Disrupted brain pathway, altered stress hormones key to TBI impact differences in men, women Katona to step down as pediatrics chair at ‘America’s Medical School’ 03/21/2017 Press Release 17-03-21 Katona to step down as pediatrics chair at ‘america’s medical school’ Public health, tropical medicine expert named as new preventive medicine department chair for Hébert School of Medicine 03/20/2017 Press Release 17-03-20 Public health, tropical medicine expert named as new preventive medicine department chair for hebert school of medicine Study sheds light on prognosis of mTBI symptoms for returning soldiers 03/17/2017 Press Release_17-03-17 Study Sheds Light on Prognosis of mTBI Symptoms for Returning Soldiers Dr. David Benedek named new psychiatry department chair at ‘America’s Medical School’ 03/01/2017 Press Release 17-03-01 Dr. david benedek named new psychiatry department chair at ‘america’s medical school’ Dr. Faye G. Abdellah, founding dean of Daniel K. Inouye Graduate School of Nursing, dies at 91 02/28/2017 Press Release 17-02-28 Dr. faye g. abdellah, founding dean of daniel k. inouye graduate school of nursing, dies at 91 New study links mastermind gene to rare cancer-causing tumor 02/13/2017 Press Release No 17-02-13 New study links mastermind gene to rare cancer-causing tumor USU opens new College of Allied Health Sciences 02/07/2017 Press Release No. 17-02-07 USU opens new college of allied health sciences CDP offers summer institute for future military behavioral health providers 12/22/2016 Press Release No. 16-12-22 CDP offers summer institute for future military behavioral health providers Dr. Richard W. Thomas installed as Uniformed Services University's sixth president 12/12/2016 Press Release No. 16-12-12 Dr. richard w. thomas installed as uniformed services university's sixth president USU preventative medicine chair Boris Lushniak to serve as dean of University of Maryland school of Public Health 10/06/2016 Press Release No. 16-10-06 USU preventative medicine chair boris lushniak to serve as dean of university of maryland school of public health Ursano to retire as Uniformed Services University psychiatry chair 10/05/2016 Press Release No. 16-10-05 Ursano to retire as uniformed services university psychiatry chair Nearly one half of service members with overweight obesity report weight stigma 10/03/2016 Press Release No. 16-10-03 Nearly one half of service members with overweight obesity report weight stigma Healthcare leaders recommend restructuring health care system to better servce needs of u.s. throughout 21st century 09/26/2016 Press Release No 16-09-26 Healthcare leaders recommend restructuring health care system to better servce needs of u.s. throughout 21st century Scientists protect mice from gamma radiation with deinococcus elixir 08/11/2016 Press Release No. 16-08-11 Scientists protect mice from gamma radiation with deinococcus elixir DoD’s Deployment Psychology Center celebrates 10th year 08/10/2016 Press Release16-08-10 DoD’s deployment psychology center celebrates 10th year Press Release16-07-28 Dr. Thomas Kirsch to lead National Center for Disaster Medicine and Public Health 07/28/2016 Press Release16-07-28 Dr. thomas kirsch to lead national center for disaster medicine and public health Thomas officially sworn in as Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences president 07/25/2016 Press Release 16-07-25 Thomas officially sworn in as uniformed services university of health sciences president Nursing students learn public health, zombie style 07/01/2016 Press Release No. 16-07-01 Nursing students learn public health, zombie style USU awarded grant from Jonas Center for nursing and veterans healthcare 06/15/2016 Press Release No. 16-06-15 USU awarded grant from jonas center for nursing and veterans healthcare Invisible wounds of war now visible 06/09/2016 Press Release No. 16-06-09 Invisible wounds of war now visible Improved diagnostic criteria needed for individuals suffering from complicated grief 05/24/2016 Press Release No. 16-05-24 Improved diagnostic criteria needed for individuals suffering from complicated grief GEN Paxton to speak at USU commencement on Armed Forces Day 05/21/2016 Press Release No. 16-05-21 GEN paxton to speak at USU commencement on armed forces day Former DoD secretary for health, Jonathan Woodson, to deliver USU Research Days presidential lecture 05/13/2016 Press Release No. 16-05-13 Former DoD secretary for health, jonathan woodson, to deliver USU research days presidential lecture Residual inflammation, abnormal blood coagulation place individuals with HIV at increased risk for non-AIDS diseases 05/12/2016 Press Release No. 16-05-12 Residual inflammation, abnormal blood coagulation place individuals with HIV at increased risk for non-AIDS diseases Symposium to highlight innovation research in disaster medicine and public health 04/18/2016 Press Release No. 16-04-18 Symposium to highlight innovation research in disaster medicine and public health Researchers find lack of racial disparities for insured military patients 04/12/2016 Press Release No. 16-04-12 Researchers find lack of racial disparities for insured military patients Threat of climate change to be key psychological and emotional stressor 04/05/2016 Press Release No. 16-04-05 Threat of climate change to be key psychological and emotional stressor Mild TBI linked to eye movement impairment 03/21/2016 Press Release No. 16-03-21 Mild TBI linked to eye movement impairment Military medical school first to incorporate joint pain education program into curriculum 03/20/2016 Press Release No. 16-03-20 Military medical school first to incorporate joint pain education program into curriculum Mobile app interative web-based tool launched to educate service members on unsafe dietary supplements 11-18-2015 Press Release No. 15-11-18 Mobile app interative web-based tool launched to educate service members on unsafe dietary supplements USU alumnus Rear Admiral (Dr.) David Lane to direct Walter Reed National Military Medical Center 11/05/2015 Press Release 15-11-05 USU alumnus rear admiral (dr.) david lane to direct walter reed national military medical center Uniformed Services University, Georgetown Lombardi Cancer Center awarded $4.5 million to study environmental risk factors for breast cancer 10/09/2015 Press Release15-10-09 Uniformed services university, georgetown lombardi cancer center awarded $4.5 million to study environmental risk factors for breast cancer New curriculum highlights care considerations for seniors during a disaster 09/21/2015 Press Release-15-09-21-New curriculum highlights care considerations for seniors during a disaster USU president Charles L. Rice announces retirement 08/13/2015 Press Release-15-08-13 Uniformed services university of the health sciences president charles l. rice announces retirement Researchers identify model to predict successful wound healing 07/27/2015 Press Release 15-07-27 Researchers identify model to predict successful wound healing Uniformed Services University and National Neart, Lung and Blood Institute launch collaborative health initiative research program 07/27/2015 Press Release15-07-27 Uniformed services university and national heart, lung and blood institute launch collaborative health initiative research program USU alumnus, army doctor completes astronaut training 07/24/2015 Press Release-15-07-24 USU alumnus, army doctor completes astronaut training Risk factors for Army suicide attempts in Iraq, Afghanistan identified enlisted soldiers in first tour of duty at greatest risk 07/08/2015 Press Release-15-07-08-Risk factors for army suicide attempts in iraq, afghanistan identified enlisted soldiers in first tour of duty at greatest risk Recruits show lower immunity levels to measles, mumps, rubella; study recommends improvements in immunization screenings 07/07/2015 Press Release-15-07-07 Recruits show lower immunity levels to measles, mumps, rubella; study recommends improvements in immunization screenings Yvonne Maddox to lead Uniformed Services University research program 06/26/2015 Press Release15-06-26 Yvonne maddox to lead uniformed services university research program Howard University Dental School dean Leo Rouse named to USU Board of Regents 06/18/2015 Press Release15-06-18 Howard university dental school dean leo rouse named to USU board of regents USU Voices of September 11th, CRCVC partner for terrorism bereavement study 06/04/2015 Press Release15-06-04 USU voices of september 11th, CRCVC partner for terrorism bereavement study Thomas Schneid named Executive Dean for Uniformed Services University Postgraduate Dental College 05/22/2015 Press Release15-05-22 Thomas schneid named executive dean for uniformed services university postgraduate dental college Graduate from Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences on Armed Forces Day 05/15/2015 Press Release15-05-15 346 Graduate from uniformed services university of the health sciences on armed forces day Army COL (Dr.) Shad Deering named chair of OB GYN at Hébert School of Medicine 05/12/2015 Press Release15-05-12 Army COL (dr.) shad deering named chair of OB GYN at hébert school of medicine NIH director, Dr. Francis Collins to speak at USU ‘Research Days’ event will showcase military health sciences research 05/11/2015 Press Release15-05-11 NIH director, dr. francis collins to speak at USU ‘research days’ event will showcase military health sciences research Female children of service members more vulnerable to eating disorders, obesity than civilians 05/08/2015 Press Release-15-05-08 Female children of service members more vulnerable to eating disorders, obesity than civilians Center for Deployment Psychology-led program cited as model for mental health legislation 05/04/2015 Press Release15-05-04 Center for deployment psychology-led program cited as model for mental health legislation Human clinical trials begin for deadly Hendra virus therapy; antibody developed in U.S. federal labs 05/04/2015 Press Release15-05-04 Human clinical trials begin for deadly hendra virus therapy; antibody developed in U.S. federal labs Clinical decision tools in electronic medical records can reduce childhood radiation exposure 05/01/2015 Press Release 15-05-01 Clinical decision tools in electronic medical records can reduce childhood radiation exposure ‘Amazing Race’-like challenge used to teach military medical students leadership, teamwork, and communication skills 03/23/2015 Press Release 15-03-23 ‘Amazing race’-like challenge used to teach military medical students leadership, teamwork, and communication skills Press Release-15-03-16 USU alumna, former white house physician named to “MyVA” advisory committee 03/16/2015 Press Release-15-03-16 USU alumna, former white house physician named to “MyVA” advisory committee New database offers nutrition facts for military combat rations 03/04/2015 Press Release-15-03-04 New database offers nutrition facts for military combat rations CDC director Tom Frieden to deliver 2015 Packard Award Lecture 02/24/2015 Press Release15-02-24 CDC director tom frieden to deliver 2015 packard award lecture USU researchers to support NIAID in US-Liberia Ebola clinical trial partnership Initial study will evaluate experimental drug cocktail ZMapp 02/24/2015 Press Release 15-02-24 USU researchers to support NIAID in US-liberia ebola clinical trial partnership Initial study will evaluate experimental drug cocktail ZMapp USU to host 10th Annual Amydala, Stress and PTSD Conference 02/23/2015 Press Release-15-02-23 USU to host 10th annual amydala, stress and PTSD conference Uniformed Services University alumni and faculty earn top Air Force medical awards 02/13/2015 Press Release-15-02-13 Uniformed services university alumni and faculty earn top air force medical awards National Capital Simulation Consortium awarded Society for Simulation in Healthcare Accreditation 02/10/2015 Press Release 15-02-10 National capital simulation consortium awarded society for simulation in healthcare accreditation National Capital Simulation Consortium earns American College of Surgeons Accreditation 02/10/2015 Press Release15-02-10 National capital simulation consortium earns american college of surgeons accreditation Shiga toxin rapid diagnostic assay earns USU-HJF third consecutive Tech Rransfer award 01/27/2015 Press Release-15-01-27 Shiga toxin rapid diagnostic assay earns USU-HJF third consecutive tech transfer award Dr. Carol A. Romano named dean for Daniel K. Inouye Graduate School of Nursing 01/16/2015 Press Release 15-01-16 Dr. carol romano named dean for daniel k. inouye graduate school of nursing DoD Research Program Gets a ‘Facelift,’ Continues Mission to Support Service Members with TBI 08/14/2023 DoD Research Program Gets a ‘Facelift,’ Continues Mission to Support Service Members with TBI
