This Week at USU - March 16 2026

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16 March 2026

Artificial Intelligence in Military Medicine: USU Leaders Highlight the Future of Health Education

Discover how USU leaders are pioneering the integration of cutting-edge AI tools to augment human clinical expertise, enhance precision medical education, and ensure the operational readiness of tomorrow’s military healthcare force. [Read the full panel discussion and insights here]

USU Research Takes Center Stage at AMSUS Annual Meeting

Explore how USU’s expansive and dynamic research portfolio—spanning from foundational science to operational innovation—is actively solving the most complex health challenges facing our Service Members and Veterans. [Read the full recap of USU's research impact here]

Uniformed Services University Faculty Honored with 2026 AMSUS Awards for Federal Healthcare Leadership

Learn more about the distinguished careers and vital operational impact of Navy Cmdr. Dr. James Hawkins and Dr. Jouhayna Bajjani-Gebara, whose award-winning dedication represents the absolute pinnacle of federal healthcare excellence. [Read the full story on our award-winning faculty here]

USU Events

NIDHC World Changing Innovations in Science & Technology Summit 9-20 MARCH Learn from scientific and military leaders how emerging technologies are shaping national readiness and addressing evolving threats to health and security.  More Info

Emerging Infectious Diseases (EID) Seminar Series 16 MARCH 1130 - 1230 EDT Lecture Room A3, Building A, USU Explore bacterial lipids and their roles from diagnostics to immune modulation. Add to Calendar

Ask Me Anything” with the ETI Team - Teaching with Technology Brown Bag 16 MARCH 1200 - 1300 EDT Virtual Teams The Education & Technology Innovation (ETI) Support Office partners with you to redefine what’s possible in teaching and learning at USU. We are thrilled to invite you to our first-ever "Ask Me Anything" (AMA) event! This is your chance to pick our brains about anything that falls within our expertise, including: AI in Education: Navigating the new frontier Course Design: Making learning addictive Multimedia: Creating or using high-impact video, graphics, and imagery Medical Illustration: Getting accurate, specialized illustrations Assessment & Evaluation: Measuring success effectively Canvas: Streamlining your course site and your workflow To help us provide the most in-depth answers possible, we’re collecting questions in advance. If you have a specific challenge or a "how-to" you’ve been dying to ask about, please use this form to send us your question! Note: We will also open the floor for impromptu questions at the end of the session as time allows.  We can’t wait to see what’s on your mind. Let’s innovate together!

Teaching with Technology Brown Bag Series 16 MARCH 1200 - 1300 EDT Virtual (Microsoft Teams) Join this Teaching with Technology Brown Bag session for an “Ask Me Anything” discussion with the ETI Team. Special format: questions submitted in advance here. Add to Calendar

Doctoral Dissertation Public Defense 17 MARCH 1000 - 1100 EDT Virtual (Google Meet) Attend the public defense of a doctoral dissertation assessing the validity, reliability, and usability of computer-based simulation for scrub role training. Add to Calendar

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Seminar 17 MARCH 1200 - 1300 EDT Lecture Room A3, Bldg. A, USUHS Learn how bioinformatics is used to characterize cell-type specific modulators of proteostasis signaling pathways. Add to Calendar

Disaster Medicine Lecture Series 17 MARCH 1300 - 1500 EDT Discuss the role of HHS in disaster response and MASCAL response medicine. Register Here Add to Calendar

Pediatric Grand Rounds 18 MARCH 0745 - 0900 EDT Virtual (Google Meet) Explore the non-specific effects of BCG vaccination on childhood infections and get a snapshot of AI in medical education and research. Add to Calendar

USU Wellness Fair 2026 18 MARCH 1100 - 1400 EDT USU Main Campus - Hall of Flags, Large & Small Dining Room, and the Courtyard Attend the Wellness Fair to explore a variety of health and wellness resources. Add to Calendar

Current Topics in Preventive Medicine and Biostatistics Seminar 18 MARCH 1200 - 1300 EDT Lecture Room A2, Bldg. A, USUHS & Virtual (Google Meet) Explore how community behaviors shape maternal and child health in Local Behaviors, Global Health: Lessons Learned from 16 Countries, and learn how socio-ecological factors and the Positive Deviance approach can inform effective solutions. Add to Calendar

Doctoral Dissertation Public Defense 19 MARCH 0800 - 0900 EDT Virtual (Google Meet) Attend the public defense of a doctoral dissertation presenting findings on parenthood and its impact on military graduate medical education in Mobiles in Medicine. Add to Calendar

Women's Health Research Initiatives with Breast Cancer Prevention Panel Discussion 19 MARCH 1200-1300 EDT Dr. Lynette Hamlin joins MAJ Kathleen Pombier and Dr. Craig D. Shriver on a panel discussing breast cancer prevention and women’s health research in the DCPH-A March Lunch & Learn series, featuring strategies, advocacy, and wellness sessions. Access details: Join via https://go.mil/hwc-join or call in at 667-892-3500 (Conference ID: 745 524 301#). Add to Calendar

Midday Meditation 19 MARCH 1200 - 1230 EDT Virtual (Google Meet) Engage in a guided meditation session exploring the inner workings of the mind. Suspend judgement, expand mind-body connections, and increase self-compassion. Add to Calendar

Neuroscience Seminar 19 MARCH 1530 - 1630 EDT Lecture Room A2, Bldg. A, USUHS Investigate the acute and long-term glial effects of opioid administration after mild traumatic brain injury. Add to Calendar

Department of Medicine Seminar 20 MARCH 1200 - 1300 EDT Virtual (Google Meet) Attend a presentation on novel platelets and platelet-like products under development to advance hemorrhage treatment. Add to Calendar

Emerging Infectious Diseases (EID) Senior Students Seminar 20 MARCH 1300 - 1400 EDT Lecture Room A1, Bldg. A, USUHS Explore strategies for identifying broad-spectrum antivirals through repurposing host-directed therapeutics. Add to Calendar

USU in the News

Heroic Pennsylvania troopers and Good Samaritan doctor honored USU alumnus and retired Army physician Dr. Vincent Barnhart was honored for his heroism after utilizing his combat trauma training to render immediate, lifesaving medical aid to two critically wounded state troopers during a shootout. The Record Herald Who Is the Best Plastic Surgeon in Bellevue? USU School of Medicine Class of 1997 alumnus and Army veteran Dr. Tarak Patel has been recognized as a leading choice for cosmetic and reconstructive surgery in the Bellevue area due to his extensive military trauma and reconstructive training. Barchart Dr. Katerina Gallus Delivers Keynote at Women Plastic Surgeons Symposium USU alumna and former Navy plastic surgeon Dr. Katerina Gallus delivered a keynote presentation on resilience and leadership at the American Society of Plastic Surgeons Women Plastic Surgeons Symposium. Saline Courier The links shared are not an implied endorsement by the DoD or USU.

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