Latest news from Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) on Newswise en-us Copyright 2024 Newswise 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/scientists-decode-antioxidants-from-radiation-proof-bacteria-deinococcus-radiodurans/?sc=rsin /articles/scientists-decode-antioxidants-from-radiation-proof-bacteria-deinococcus-radiodurans/?sc=rsin Mon, 09 Dec 2024 15:00:00 EST A groundbreaking study has revealed the structure of a remarkable antioxidant found in Deinococcus radiodurans--dubbed "Conan the bacterium" for its ability to withstand extreme radiation. This discovery could have far-reaching applications, including the development of radiation-inactivated vaccines, protecting astronauts during deep-space missions, and preparing for radiation emergencies. Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) /articles/new-study-reveals-key-insights-on-sarcoma-rates-in-military-vs-civilian-men/?sc=rsin /articles/new-study-reveals-key-insights-on-sarcoma-rates-in-military-vs-civilian-men/?sc=rsin Mon, 09 Dec 2024 03:05:00 EST Researchers at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) have uncovered compelling insights into the incidence of soft tissue sarcomas among U.S. active-duty servicemen, revealing significant age-related differences compared to the general male population. The findings shed light on the interplay between occupational exposures, healthcare access, and cancer risk, paving the way for targeted prevention strategies and future research. Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) /articles/consortium-for-health-and-military-performance-to-develop-holistic-health-approach-program-for-u-s-space-force/?sc=rsin /articles/consortium-for-health-and-military-performance-to-develop-holistic-health-approach-program-for-u-s-space-force/?sc=rsin Wed, 20 Nov 2024 07:05:47 EST The Uniformed Services University's (USU) Consortium for Health and Military Performance (CHAMP) is creating a comprehensive holistic health approach program tailored for the U.S. Space Force. Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) /articles/usu-researchers-develop-highly-effective-chlamydia-vaccine/?sc=rsin /articles/usu-researchers-develop-highly-effective-chlamydia-vaccine/?sc=rsin Tue, 12 Nov 2024 10:10:24 EST Researchers from Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences and Duke University have developed a promising vaccine offering strong protection against chlamydia. The study, published in npj Vaccines, shows that a whole-cell vaccine protected mice from infections, helping them clear the bacteria faster and with fewer infections, potentially reviving debates on chlamydia prevention. Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) /articles/uniformed-services-university-on-team-selected-to-receive-award-from-arpa-h-s-sprint-for-women-s-health/?sc=rsin /articles/uniformed-services-university-on-team-selected-to-receive-award-from-arpa-h-s-sprint-for-women-s-health/?sc=rsin Wed, 23 Oct 2024 13:00:02 EST The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) is part of a team, led by Tufts University, along with Northwestern Medicine, that has been selected by the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) as an awardee of the Sprint for Women's Health. Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) /articles/new-research-offers-hope-for-treating-inherited-peripheral-neuropathies/?sc=rsin /articles/new-research-offers-hope-for-treating-inherited-peripheral-neuropathies/?sc=rsin Tue, 22 Oct 2024 12:10:09 EST A recent study published by Dr. Jordan Verplank, Assistant Professor in the Department of Anatomy, Physiology, and Genetics at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU), and a team of scientists from USU, State University of Buffalo (New York), and Cyclerion Therapeutics, has identified a promising approach for treating hereditary peripheral neuropathies, specifically Charcot Marie Tooth disease types 1A (CMT1A) and 1B (CMT1B). By focusing on increasing levels of cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP) - a signaling molecule involved in various biological processes - the study has shown potential improvements in myelination, nerve conduction, and motor coordination in mouse models affected by these conditions. The findings were published in Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences on October 14, 2024. Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) /articles/star-behavioral-health-providers-program-expands-nationwide-enhancing-mental-health-care-for-military-communities/?sc=rsin /articles/star-behavioral-health-providers-program-expands-nationwide-enhancing-mental-health-care-for-military-communities/?sc=rsin Fri, 04 Oct 2024 11:00:32 EST Star Behavioral Health Providers (SBHP), a unique training and referral program that connects service members, veterans, and their families to trained civilian mental health providers in their communities, is expanding its reach to all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands in Fiscal Year 2025. Developed in 2011 as a collaboration among the Center for Deployment Psychology of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, the Military Family Research Institute of Purdue University, Indiana National Guard, and other partners, SBHP fills the gaps in the behavioral health support system available to National Guard (NG) members. Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) /articles/usu-center-for-the-study-of-traumatic-stress-offers-essential-mental-health-resources/?sc=rsin /articles/usu-center-for-the-study-of-traumatic-stress-offers-essential-mental-health-resources/?sc=rsin Tue, 01 Oct 2024 08:10:33 EST In the wake of Hurricane Helene's devastating impact, the Uniformed Services University (USU) Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress (CSTS) has developed a series of vital mental health resources aimed at helping individuals, families, healthcare professionals, first responders and community leaders navigate the emotional aftermath of the disaster. These resources offer practical guidance to foster resilience, address trauma, and promote recovery across affected populations. Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) /articles/navy-trauma-surgeon-named-uniformed-services-university-surgery-department-chair/?sc=rsin /articles/navy-trauma-surgeon-named-uniformed-services-university-surgery-department-chair/?sc=rsin Thu, 22 Aug 2024 13:05:15 EST Navy Capt. (Dr.) Matthew Bradley has been selected to chair the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) Department of Surgery, effective Sept. 23, 2024. He succeeds retired Army Col. (Dr.) Benjamin "Kyle" Potter, who recently left for a position as Orthopedics department chair at the University of Pennsylvania. Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) /articles/usu-student-max-beerbaum-named-2024-pat-tillman-scholar-for-service-leadership-and-impact/?sc=rsin /articles/usu-student-max-beerbaum-named-2024-pat-tillman-scholar-for-service-leadership-and-impact/?sc=rsin Wed, 10 Jul 2024 18:05:37 EST 2nd Lt. Max Beerbaum, a Uniformed Services University medical student, was named a 2024 Pat Tillman Scholar, recognizing his embodiment of service, leadership, integrity, intellectual curiosity, and a commitment to making a significant impact in his field. Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) /articles/stopping-brain-injury-before-it-starts-uniformed-services-university-researchers-invited-to-team-with-battelle-on-5-year-22-million-tbi-prevention-effort-with-darpa/?sc=rsin /articles/stopping-brain-injury-before-it-starts-uniformed-services-university-researchers-invited-to-team-with-battelle-on-5-year-22-million-tbi-prevention-effort-with-darpa/?sc=rsin Wed, 03 Jul 2024 08:05:48 EST Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a significant concern for U.S. warfighters, whether in training accidents or combat environments. A vehicle crash, proximity to an explosion or another event resulting in a jolt to the head could result in a mild to severe TBI. Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) /articles/uniformed-services-university-school-of-medicine-receives-full-accreditation-from-the-liaison-committee-for-medical-education/?sc=rsin /articles/uniformed-services-university-school-of-medicine-receives-full-accreditation-from-the-liaison-committee-for-medical-education/?sc=rsin Tue, 02 Jul 2024 14:05:01 EST On July 2, 2024, the Liaison Committee for Medical Education (LCME) notified the Uniformed Services University School of Medicine that it has received re-accreditation through the 2031 - 2032 academic year, the full eight-year accreditation period. Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) /articles/usu-s-national-center-for-disaster-medicine-and-public-health-selects-university-of-hawaii-to-establish-independent-red-hill-exposure-registry/?sc=rsin /articles/usu-s-national-center-for-disaster-medicine-and-public-health-selects-university-of-hawaii-to-establish-independent-red-hill-exposure-registry/?sc=rsin Fri, 21 Jun 2024 09:05:34 EST The National Center for Disaster Medicine and Public Health (NCDMPH), a component of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU), has selected the University of Hawaii (UH) to create and operate an independent registry of individuals who were exposed to, or at risk of exposure to, the Red Hill fuel release in November 2021. Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) /articles/uniformed-services-university-selected-for-inaugural-carnegie-foundation-leadership-for-public-purpose-classification/?sc=rsin /articles/uniformed-services-university-selected-for-inaugural-carnegie-foundation-leadership-for-public-purpose-classification/?sc=rsin Fri, 14 Jun 2024 10:55:57 EST The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) has been named as one of the first recipients of the Carnegie Leadership for Public Purpose Classification by the American Council on Education (ACE), the Doerr Institute for New Leaders at Rice University, and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) /articles/paul-f-pasquina-named-the-geneva-foundation-researcher-of-the-year/?sc=rsin /articles/paul-f-pasquina-named-the-geneva-foundation-researcher-of-the-year/?sc=rsin Fri, 31 May 2024 09:05:44 EST Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation professor and chair Dr. Paul F. Pasquina has been named Researcher of the Year by The Geneva Foundation. Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) /articles/husson-university-dean-dr-james-nash-selected-to-lead-usu-college-of-allied-health-sciences/?sc=rsin /articles/husson-university-dean-dr-james-nash-selected-to-lead-usu-college-of-allied-health-sciences/?sc=rsin Thu, 23 May 2024 14:05:23 EST Dr. James Nash, professor and dean of the College of Health and Pharmacy at Husson University in Bangor, Maine, has been selected as the new dean of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences College of Allied Health Sciences. Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) /articles/honorable-jon-rychalski-va-chief-financial-officer-selected-as-new-vp-for-financial-operations-at-uniformed-services-university/?sc=rsin /articles/honorable-jon-rychalski-va-chief-financial-officer-selected-as-new-vp-for-financial-operations-at-uniformed-services-university/?sc=rsin Thu, 23 May 2024 12:05:56 EST The Honorable Jon Rychalski, Assistant Secretary for Management and Chief Financial Officer in the Department of Veterans Affairs, has been named as the new Vice President for Financial Operations at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) in Bethesda, Md. Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) /articles/new-study-points-to-new-ways-to-effectively-combat-military-food-insecurity/?sc=rsin /articles/new-study-points-to-new-ways-to-effectively-combat-military-food-insecurity/?sc=rsin Wed, 22 May 2024 07:05:35 EST One in four service members experience food insecurity. To combat this statistic, Uniformed Services University (USU) researchers recently evaluated military perceptions of the Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), in hopes of ultimately increasing access to nutritious food. Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) /articles/abc-news-correspondent-bob-woodruff-to-deliver-commencement-remarks-at-uniformed-services-university-graduation/?sc=rsin /articles/abc-news-correspondent-bob-woodruff-to-deliver-commencement-remarks-at-uniformed-services-university-graduation/?sc=rsin Thu, 16 May 2024 07:05:39 EST Legendary ABC News correspondent Bob Woodruff will deliver the keynote address at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 18, 2024 - Armed Forces Day. USU, part of the Department of Defense and the Military Health System, is the nation's only Federal health sciences university, educating the next generation of uniformed physicians, advanced practice nurses and dentists, corpsmen and medics, scientists, health educators and clinical psychologists for service to the nation. Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) /articles/uniformed-services-university-s-hebert-school-of-medicine-establishes-new-department-of-health-professions-education/?sc=rsin /articles/uniformed-services-university-s-hebert-school-of-medicine-establishes-new-department-of-health-professions-education/?sc=rsin Thu, 16 May 2024 07:05:06 EST The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) has announced the establishment of the new Department of Health Professions Education within its F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine. This new department aims to enhance healthcare education and workforce development within the Military Health System (MHS). Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU)