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July 25, 2019

Four stories to read this weekend, chosen by our editors

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Grant to expand reach of USC Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program

The Keck School of Medicine of USC has been awarded $3.75 million for the Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP). The USC GWEP will use these funds to expand the number of health care professionals explicitly trained to provide quality care for older adults.

Min Yu brings curiosity and compassion to cancer research

Get to know Min Yu, a researcher at the USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center and a member of the Eli and Edythe Broad Center for Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Research at USC, and the work she does to understand breast cancer.

Scientists discover how genes for tooth roots turn off, on

Faculty from the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC have discovered how genes for tooth roots turn on and off, which could allow dentists to regenerate molar roots.

Expert shares information about sarcoma during awareness month

Sarcoma is a rare cancer that often originates deep in the body and develops from connective tissues, fat and muscle. Renowned expert William Tseng shares more information about the complex disease and urges anyone with a sarcoma diagnosis to see an experienced specialist.

Featured Event

USC Institute of Urology Seminar

Date: Thursday, Aug. 1

Time: Noon – 2 p.m.

Event: "Prostate Cancer Seminar," Daniel Park, PA

Location: Norris Topping Tower (NTT) 7th Floor, Suite 7416

Info and RSVP: Patricia Delgado, (323) 865-3706, apd@usc.edu. This seminar offers important information for patients and their significant others who are considering options or have been treated recently for prostate cancer.

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