This Week at USU - February 9 2026

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09 February 2026

Leading the Transformation: USU Faculty and Students Chart the Path for AI in Military Medicine

USU faculty and the School of Medicine Class of 2027 co-authored a roadmap for military medical education in an era of rapid digital transformation. Explore the new strategic roadmap co-authored by USU faculty and students that outlines how artificial intelligence will be integrated into military medical education to enhance diagnostic precision and operational readiness.  [Explore the future of AI in medicine]

USU Graduate School of Nursing Supports Arctic Readiness for the 11th Airborne Division

Specialized cold weather training offered by the USU Graduate School of Nursing prepares military medical professionals for the world's most demanding environments. Learn how USU’s Graduate School of Nursing is bridging a critical capability gap by providing elite mountain and cold-weather medical training to ensure the 11th Airborne Division remains Arctic-ready.  [Read more about Arctic medical training]

USU Alumnus Jeffrey S. LaRochelle Named Dean of University of South Alabama Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine

USU graduate and former Air Force medical leader Dr. Jeffrey S. LaRochelle brings decades of clinical leadership to his new role in academic medicine. Discover how retired Air Force Colonel and USU alumnus Dr. Jeffrey LaRochelle is leveraging his military medical background to shape the future of healthcare as the newly appointed dean of the Whiddon College of Medicine. [Read the full announcement]

USU Events

MICROBIOLOGY SEMINAR 09 FEB 1130 - 1230 EDT Copy to Google Calendar

NEUROSCIENCE JOURNAL CLUB 10 FEB 1200 - 1300 EDT Copy to Google Calendar

USU SPRING BLOOD DRIVE 11 FEB 0900 - 1300 EDT

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CANVAS INTERMEDIATE TRAINING 11 FEB 1000 - 1100 EDT Copy to Google Calendar

CHAPLAIN'S SACRED TEXT 11 FEB 1130 - 1230 EDT Copy to Google Calendar

DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACOLOGY SEMINAR 11 FEB 1130 - 1230 EDT Copy to Google Calendar

MOLECULAR AND CELL BIOLOGY SEMINAR 12 FEB 1100 - 1200 EDT Copy to Google Calendar

FAMILY MEDICINE COMMUNITY GRAND ROUNDS 12 FEB 1130 - 1230 EDT Copy to Google Calendar

DIALOGUE WITH DEAN ELSTER 12 FEB 1130 - 1200 EDT Copy to Google Calendar

JOINT ENLISTED ASSOCIATION MONTHLY MEETING 12 FEB 1130 - 1230 EDT Copy to Google Calendar

MILITARY WOMEN'S HEALTH WEBINAR SERIES: READINESS 12 FEB 1500 EDT The NIH Office of Research on Women’s Health and the Uniformed Services University Military Women’s Health Research Program present a live installment of the Military Women’s Health Webinar Series focused on Readiness. This session will feature two expert-led discussions: Occupational Risk Factors for Musculoskeletal Injuries among Active Duty Service Women: A Threat to Operational and Medical Readiness, Kalyn C. Jannace, PhD, MPH, Senior Scientist, Data + Analytics Manager for The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Inc. Not a Niche Concern: The Importance of Weight and Women’s Health in the Military, Becca Krukowski, PhD, Professor and Co-Lead, Community Cancer Control and Obesity Research Center for the University of Virginia School of Medicine Register here: https://orwh.od.nih.gov/events/military-womens-health-webinar-series-military-readiness

NEUROSCIENCE SEMINAR 12 FEB 1500 - 1600 EDT Copy to Google Calendar

FACULTY SENATE MONTHLY MEETING 12 FEB 1530 - 1700 EDT Copy to Google Calendar

GRADUATE STUDENT COUNCIL BAKE SALE 13 FEB 0800 - 1000 EDT Copy to Google Calendar

WU, LEONARD, LEGTERS & PANGARO AWARDS CEREMONY 13 FEB 0900 - 1100 EDT Copy to Google Calendar

THE APOLLO SOCIETY AND FAMILY MEDICINE INTEREST GROUP OPEN MIC EVENT 18 FEB 1430 - 1645 EDT This is a great opportunity to develop your appreciation for the humanities, showcase your talent, or support your classmates as they showcase their talents! All talents and participants are welcome to join. Location: Sanford Hall Registration: If you are interested in performing, email richard...@usuhs.edu.

3RD ANNUAL MILITARY WOMEN'S HEALTH RESEARCH PROGRAM SYMPOSIUM 4 MAR 1430 - 1645 EDT For those attending the 2026 AMSUS Annual Meeting, we strongly encourage you to attend our two-hour breakout session: "Military Women's Health: Building a Medically Ready Force Through Research, Evidenced-Based Practice and Policy." This is a vital opportunity to see how academic findings are bridged with clinical application to shape a healthier future for military women. Location: Gaylord National Harbor, Oxon Hill, MD Registration: Participation requires registration for the AMSUS Annual Meeting. You can register at amsus.swoogo.com/2026AMSUSAnnualMeeting.

USU in the News

OYE Therapeutics will initiate clinical development of its caffeine injection OYE Therapeutics, in a research collaboration with USU and the Henry M. Jackson Foundation, received FDA clearance to begin clinical trials for a caffeine injection designed to reverse anesthesia. Purdue Research Foundation STARRS announces new appointments to its Board of Directors and its Advisory Board USU Professor Emeritus Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Gar Graham is among the new appointees to the Board of Directors and Advisory Board of the organization STARRS. Who's On The Move Saying ‘yes’ early: Lauren Roehr finds opportunity through public health University of Kentucky student Lauren Roehr credits her summer internship at USU, where she researched child abuse prevention, for shaping her career path in public health. UKNow Dr. Christopher J. Lettieri Joins Dream Foundation Board USU Professor of Medicine Dr. Christopher J. Lettieri has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Dream Foundation, a national organization fulfilling dreams for terminally ill adults. Noozhawk Plans Underway for Bisco BBQ USU Professor of Medicine and Rheumatology Division Director Dr. Jess Edison will be the featured speaker at the 2026 BISCO BBQ in Watertown, South Dakota. KXLG News Improved physician leadership: A key to better health care USU alumnus Dr. Leon Moores advocates for integrating leadership training into medical education as a core competency to improve healthcare outcomes. Medical Economics The links shared are not an implied endorsement by the DoD or USU.

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