This Week at USU - May 11 2026

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11 May 2026

A Legacy of Leadership: Dr. Faye Glenn Abdellah and the Transformation of Military Nursing

The Uniformed Services University celebrates the enduring impact of Dr. Faye Glenn Abdellah, a nursing pioneer and the founding dean of the Graduate School of Nursing. Discover how Dr. Abdellah’s visionary approach to military nursing education continues to shape the rigorous training, operational readiness, and compassionate care delivered by today’s advanced practice military nurses. [Read the full tribute to Dr. Abdellah's legacy here]

USU Faculty Receive Prestigious Masterships from American College of Physicians

Several Uniformed Services University faculty members have been nationally recognized for their groundbreaking clinical research and steadfast dedication to military medical education. Learn how our award-winning educators and researchers are pioneering critical advancements in military healthcare and setting the absolute highest standard for academic excellence across the Department of Defense. [Read the full list of our prestigious faculty honorees here]

From Combat Skies to Classroom Leadership: The Extraordinary Career of Col. Regina C. Aune

A former combat aviator brings high-stakes operational experience and battle-tested leadership to the medical curriculum at the Uniformed Services University. Explore how translating the split-second decision-making and intense pressure of combat aviation into rigorous medical education is forging a highly resilient, deployment-ready generation of military physicians. [Discover this inspiring transition from the cockpit to the clinic here]

USU Events

USU Research Days 2026 12 MAY - 14 MAY 0800 - 1700 EDT Celebrate excellence in research while fostering collaboration and communication across Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, and National Institutes of Health. Register Here Add to Calendar

New Frontiers in Obesity Treatment: The Promise and Peril of Breakthrough Medications 12 MAY 1415 - 1530 EDT Lecture Room C1, Building C, USU & Virtual (Google Meet) Review the paradigm shifting advances in obesity medications. Add to Calendar

Current Topics in Preventive Medicine and Biostatistics 13 MAY 1200 - 1300 EDT Lecture Room A2, Building A, USU & Virtual (Google Meet) Explore current topics in preventive medicine and biostatistics at this event. Add to Calendar

Midday Meditation 14 MAY 1200 - 1230 EDT Virtual (Google Meet) Engage in a guided meditation session exploring the inner workings of the mind. Add to Calendar

The Military Women's Health Webinar Series: Mental Health & Substance Use Disorders 14 MAY 1500 - 1600 EDT Register Here Join the NIH and USU Military Women’s Health Webinar Series on mental health and substance use disorders. Add to Calendar

Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute (AFRRI) Open House 15 MAY 1000 - 1400 EDT AFFRI Building, 4555 South Palmer RD, Bethesda, MD Attend the AFFRI Open House to learn more about the mission and operations. Open to all USU employees, contractors, and students. The open house will feature poster presentations, refreshments, and door prizes. We will also provide behind-the-scenes tours of our radiation facilities, including the TRIGA nuclear reactor. Please note that space for these tours is limited, so we encourage you to sign up early to reserve your spot: Register Here Add to Calendar

Department of Medicine Seminar 15 MAY 1200 - 1300 EDT Lecture Room A3, Building A & Virtual (Google Meet) Learn about caring for the tactical athlete with cardiovascular disease. Add to Calendar

The EID Senior Students Seminar Series 15 MAY 1300 - 1400 EDT Lecture Room A1, Building A Discover thiamine acquisition mechanisms in Neisseria gonorrhoeae.  Add to Calendar

USU Commencement 16 MAY 0900 - 1230 EDT National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Constitution Hall Join us in celebrating the academic achievements of the graduating class at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences 2026 Commencement Ceremony, which will be livestreamed on the University’s YouTube channel; attendees are encouraged to share congratulatory messages and well wishes in the livestream comments as the graduates are honored. Add to Calendar

USU in the News

A machine learning approach identifies distinct early-symptom cluster phenotypes which correlate with hospitalization, failure to return to activities, and prolonged COVID-19 symptoms A USU-affiliated research team from the Infectious Disease Clinical Research Program utilized advanced machine learning to identify distinct early-symptom phenotypes of COVID-19, offering critical predictive insights into hospitalization risks and prolonged recovery times for the warfighter. PLOS One Reducing the Impact of RSV in Infants: Vaccinate Mothers, Passively Immunize Newborns, or Both? USU pediatric infectious disease experts Dr. Michael Rajnik and Dr. Martin Ottolini evaluate the comparative effectiveness of maternal vaccination versus passive infant immunization to protect military dependents from severe respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Pediatrics The links shared are not an implied endorsement by the DoD or USU.

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