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January 24, 2019


Four stories to read this weekend, chosen by our editors

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Pharmacy, medical schools announce commencement speakers

Pharmacy, medical schools announce commencement speakers

The USC School of Pharmacy announced this week that Leonard D. Schaeffer will deliver the 112th commencement address on May 10. However, do you know who will be speaking at the Keck School of Medicine of USC's MD ceremony? Watch this video to find out.

Novel partnership helps students deal with physical stress caused by dentistry

Novel partnership helps students deal with physical stress caused by dentistry

The Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC and the university's physical therapy program have teamed up to use physical therapy skills that can help dental students deal with the physical stress caused by dentistry.

Celebration at USC, Los Angeles City Hall honors 70 years of universal human rights

Celebration at USC, Los Angeles City Hall honors 70 years of universal human rights

Global dignitaries, activists and leaders spoke at USC's University Park Campus as part of a public symposium, followed by a youth summit at City Hall, on Human Rights Day, Dec. 10. Speakers from academia, the United Nations, government and civil society discussed why, and how, human rights matter and can make a difference for sustainable development, health and well-being locally and around the world.

Study sheds new light on targeted drugs to treat acute myeloid leukemia

Study sheds new light on targeted drugs to treat acute myeloid leukemia

A team of researchers at the USC School of Pharmacy has found that midostaurin, the first new drug in nearly two decades to receive regulatory approval for acute myeloid leukemia (AML), reduces regulatory T cells in patients with the disease.

Featured Event

Keck Medicine of USC Ambulatory Lunch and Learn Series

Date: Friday, Jan. 25

Time: Noon

Event: "Keck Leads the Fight Against Opioid Addiction: ERAS Program," Michael Kim, DO

Location: HC4 3rd Floor Conference Room

Info and RSVP: Ashley Valentino, Ashley.Valentino@med.usc.edu. Bring your lunch and questions. Light refreshments will be served.

Find more campus events at hscnews.usc.edu/calendar-of-events/.

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