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February 28, 2019

Four stories to read this weekend, chosen by our editors

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Commencement 2019: U.S. Rep. Karen Bass named 2019 speaker for USC ceremony

U.S. Rep. Karen Bass — an alumna of the Physician Assistant Program at the Keck School of Medicine of USC — will speak to more than 60,000 fellow members of the Trojan Family when she delivers USC's 136th commencement address May 10.

Professor takes experience, passion to Sacramento

In between training future healers, seeing patients and directing treatment, Marie Kanne Poulsen applies her experience to help shape public policies designed to protect and help the youngest and most vulnerable members of society.

Antimicrobial film could revolutionize way common dental issues are treated

A team of researchers have developed a new intervention to reduce bacterial growth under the gum line, which could help patients minimize their risk of developing dental infections.

Little Hats Big Hearts warms heads at USC-VHH

All babies born at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital in February received red hats knitted and crocheted by volunteers for the American Heart Association (AHA) in celebration of American Heart Month.

Featured Event

USC Emeriti Center and the Keck School of Medicine of USC Symposium

Date: Friday, March 1

Time: 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Event: "The 3rd Annual Interprofessional Health Care Symposium," Laura Mosqueda, MD

Location: Hastings Auditorium

Info and RSVP: http://bit.ly/HealthSymposium2019

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

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