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August 2, 2018

Four stories to read this weekend, chosen by our editors

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USC works to increase diversity in physical therapy field

USC works to increase diversity in physical therapy field

In some ways, Keairez Coleman is a pioneer. The visiting scholar from a historically black college in New Orleans is working this summer at USC as part of the McNair Scholars Program, a government initiative that aims to increase the number of graduate students from traditionally underrepresented populations.

Chic hospital clothes? Medical students have a design ready

Chic hospital clothes? Medical students have a design ready

When it comes to hospital attire, the traditional gown can leave a patient shivering and feeling exposed. In response, Sona Shah and Uni Choe, medical students in their third year, have come up with chic hospital clothes that are, in Choe's words, "interesting, fun and couture-related."

New study shows role of enzyme in prostate cancer growth

New study shows role of enzyme in prostate cancer growth

A new USC School of Pharmacy study led by University Professor Jean Chen Shih offers new evidence that the monoamine oxidase-A enzyme (MAO-A) pathway could be an important target in treating prostate cancer.

Surgeon brings focus to lung cancer research

Surgeon brings focus to lung cancer research

Imagine receiving a late-stage cancer diagnosis but never being told about a treatment option that could be effective. That's the situation for far too many lung cancer patients across the country and one that Elizabeth David is trying to change.

Featured Event

USC Women in Management Workshop

Date: Friday, Aug. 3

Time: 8:30 a.m.

Event: "Creating Images That Resonate: PowerPoint and Beyond," Stacy Patterson

Location: Norris Medical Library West Conference Room

Info and RSVP: Ginger Mayerson, mayerson@usc.edu, https://bit.ly/2KJ3ZRZ, (213) 740-5732. WIM members no charge; non-members $10.

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