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June 13, 2019

Four stories to read this weekend, chosen by our editors

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Epilepsy patient finds calm after treatment at Keck Hospital

Epilepsy patient finds calm after treatment at Keck Hospital

On an ordinary February day, 18-year-old Khashayar Pirouzmand was breezing through his high school exam when his life changed dramatically. Several years later, he found care and a new career path with help from the doctors in the USC Comprehensive Epilepsy Center.

Pharmacy lab's former intern exploring interests as USC undergraduate

Pharmacy lab's former intern exploring interests as USC undergraduate

You could certainly call USC undergraduate Bethany Chen a chemist. Or a robot programmer. She's definitely a computer scientist. Don't forget about hip-hop dancer, philosopher and black belt expert in hapkido.

Participants use paint brushes to make strides toward recovery

Participants use paint brushes to make strides toward recovery

During Stroke Awareness Month, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital held its second annual Strokes for Strokes event for stroke survivors and their caretakers. This event is free to the public and draws on research that painting may be beneficial in stroke recovery.

Emotions run high at 29th annual Festival of Life celebration

Emotions run high at 29th annual Festival of Life celebration

Cancer survivors and physicians shared emotional tales of treatment and the life lessons learned from a cancer diagnosis during USC Norris' 29th annual Festival of Life, a gathering of hundreds of cancer survivors, patients, caregivers, family and friends.

Featured Event

Keck School of Medicine of USC Office of Research Advancement

Date: Thursday, June 20

Time: 3:30 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Event: "USC Postdoc Town Hall"

Location: Broad CIRM Center (BCC) 101

Info: Lina Poyzner, (323) 442-1148, poyzner@usc.edu

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

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