This Week at USU - February 2 2026

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2 February 2026

USU Medical Students Gain Front-Row Insight into Navy Operational Medicine in San Diego

Hands-on exposure to naval operations helps USU students connect medical training to mission execution. Follow USU medical students as they step out of the classroom and onto deep-sea rescue vessels to gain firsthand experience in the unique clinical challenges of undersea medicine and naval operations. [See the operational training in action]

Award-Winning Research: Dr. Sara Young-Baird’s Breakout Year

USU Assistant Professor Sara Young-Baird receives MIRA funding and advocacy honors, advancing stress response research crucial to warfighter health. Learn how Dr. Sara Young-Baird’s award-winning research into cellular stress responses is providing a molecular blueprint to better understand and treat traumatic brain injury and PTSD in the warfighter.  [See the operational training in action]

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In REMEMBRANCE Dr. Philip M. Grimley Dr. Philip M. Grimley, professor emeritus of Pathology at the Uniformed Services University, passed away on January 28, 2026. Dr. Grimley served USU for 32 years, contributing extensively to medical education and research while mentoring generations of military physicians. His scholarship and commitment to academic excellence helped shape the University’s pathology program and left a lasting imprint on the institution and its graduates.  Read his full obituary: https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/washingtonpost/name/philip-grimley-obituary?id=60687016

Col. (Ret.) John W. Lowe Col. (Ret.) John W. Lowe, longtime President and CEO of the Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, passed away in late January 2026. During his tenure, Mr. Lowe was a steadfast partner to USU, strengthening the Foundation’s support of military medical research and education. USU President Emeritus Dr. Charles L. Rice reflected, “I had the pleasure and privilege of working closely with Mr. Lowe throughout my time as president. His lifetime of service to the country—in uniform and as the Executive Director of the Henry M. Jackson Foundation—gave him a deep understanding of the importance of USU’s educational and research missions. He was innovative and tireless in providing outstanding leadership at HMJ and support to USU. And on a personal note, he often joined me sailing on Chesapeake Bay. Although his military career was in the Army, he was a skillful sailor!” Read more: https://www.hjf.org/news/memoriam-col-ret-john-w-lowe-hjfs-former-president-ceo USU Events

Faculty Senate Connect & Chat 4 FEB 1200 - 1300 EDT This event provides an opportunity for USU faculty to come together and engage in open discussions on a wide range of topics relevant to our community. Open to faculty only.

Pediatric Grand Rounds 4 FEB 0745 - 0845 EDT "The Role of Pediatricians in Supporting Operational Medicine: A PICU CCATT Physician’s Perspective"

Pharmacology Research Seminar Series 4 FEB 1130 - 1230 EDT "Sex-Specific and Projection-Specific Changes in Neuronal Excitability of the Paraventricular Nucleus of the Thalamus After Mild Traumatic Brain Injury"

Sacred Text Studies 4 FEB 1130 - 1230 EDT A foundational study for understanding major themes in the Christian tradition and the impact they have on our contemporary world.

Department of Medicine Seminar  6 FEB 1200 - 1300 EDT "A Link Between Immunoglobin M Levels and Overwhelming Post-Splenectomy Infection Risk in a National Asplenia Cohort"

USU in the News Science & Medicine: Sleep disorders in the military are complex, common, and treatable According to USU class of 1996 alumnus Dr. Vincent Mysliwiec, sleep disorders are common, complex, and treatable in military populations, emphasizing the need for thorough diagnosis and care to support short- and long-term health and readiness among service members.  Texas Public Radio

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