This Week at USU - March 9 2026

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9 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

WORLD CHANGING INNOVATIONS IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SUMMIT 9-20 MARCH Science and technology offer unprecedented opportunities to maximize our Nation's readiness for disasters, national emergencies, and conflicts, while also introducing substantial threats. This event convenes leading scientific experts alongside military and civilian response leaders to examine how rapidly evolving innovations may transform our Nation's operational readiness and shape the organizational missions of those protecting the health and security of the American people. Operators, first responders, clinicians, scientists, and engineers are encouraged to attend. Join us! More Info

DEPARTMENT OF MICROBIOLOGY AND IMMUNOLOGY SEMINAR 9 MARCH 1130 - 1230 EDT Lecture Room A3, Building A, USU This seminar will explore extensive structural variation and longevity-associated adaptations in nearctic Myotis bats. Add to Calendar

USU WINTER ASSEMBLY 10 MARCH 0900 - 1030 EDT Rice Hall & Virtual (Microsoft Teams) Attend the Winter Assembly for leadership updates, faculty initiatives, and recognition of faculty achievements. Add to Calendar

DOCTORIAL DISSERTATION PUBLIC DEFENSE 10 MARCH 1000 - 1100 EDT Lecture Room G252, Building E, USU & Virtual (Google Meet) Discuss the effects of insomnia on functional impairment in U.S. treatment-seeking service members. Add to Calendar

PED HUMAN ENGAGEMENT, RELATIONSHIP, AND OUTREACH (HERO) COMMITTEE BOOK CLUB 10 MARCH 1400 - 1500 EDT USO at Bethesda & Virtual (Google Meet) Join a discussion of Breaking Through: My Life in Science, by Katalin Karikó, a Hungarian-American biochemist and co-recipient of the 2023 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. Add to Calendar

DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACOLOGY SEMINAR 11 MARCH 1130 - 1230 EDT Lecture Room A3, Building A, USU Experience an engaging seminar on therapeutic combinations in KRAS-mutated cancers. Add to Calendar

GWIMS SEMINAR 12 MARCH 1200 - 1300 EDT Lecture Room C1, Building C, USU & Virtual (Microsoft Teams) Experience an engaging seminar as CAPT Buechel discusses a grounded theory approach to navigating infertility care during U.S. military service. Add to Calendar

MID-DAY MEDITATION 12 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

MILITARY WOMEN'S HEALTH WEBINAR SERIES 12 MARCH 1500 - 1600 EDT Register Here Explore research on patient-centered women’s healthcare and innovative approaches to endometriosis research. Add to Calendar

DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE SEMINAR 13 MARCH 1200 - 1300 EDT Lecture Room A3, Building A, USU & Virtual (Google Meet) Join the Department of Medicine to learn about eating disorder symptoms and risk during the perinatal period in active-duty service women. Add to Calendar

WOMEN'S HEALTH RESEARCH INITIATIVES WITH BREAST CANCER PREVENTION PANEL DISCUSSION 19 MARCH 1200-1300 EDT Dr. Lynette Hamlin will be participating in the upcoming Women’s Health Research Initiatives with Breast Cancer Prevention panel discussion as part of the DCPH-A Health and Wellness Council’s March Lunch & Learn series. This important conversation will bring together: MAJ Kathleen Pombier Dr. Lynette Hamlin Dr. Craig D. Shriver The panel will explore women’s health research, breast cancer prevention initiatives, strategies to stay informed, and ways to advocate for care. Events like this are critical to advancing evidence-based research and ensuring women’s health remains a readiness priority. The broader March series also includes mindfulness sessions and practical nutrition strategies under the Six Pillars of Wellness — all designed to support both physical and mental well-being as we transition into spring. Access details: Join via https://go.mil/hwc-join or call in at 667-892-3500 (Conference ID: 745 524 301#).

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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