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units at USC. Our impressive and diverse research portfolio and our strong tradition of collaborating with public and private health agencies and institutions
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generate new knowledge that can lead to improvements in
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train highly educated health
professionals
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serve the larger communities in which we live and work, by using our special
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News & Notes
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Biostatistics Forum - TBA
The next Biostatistics Forum is to be announced. |
New study on prostate cancer
A study by Dr. Susan Steck reveals that plant-based foods may lower the risk for aggressive prostate cancer. The findings, reported at an international conference, have garnered worldwide media attention. |
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Study enters new phase
The Graniteville Recovery and Chlorine Epidemiology (GRACE) Study is entering a new phase. Free lung diagnostic testing for former mill workers in Graniteville is being offered. |
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Study targets inflammation, cancer
May 6, 2013
The Prevent Cancer Foundation has awarded a grant to Dr. Susan Steck for research on a dietary inflammation index and its impact on reducing risks for breast, colorectal cancers. |
 SciGirls take on health
February 5, 2013
Dr. Daheia Barr-Anderson is featured in the PSB Kids program SciGirls. The program, taped last April, puts Barr-Anderson's research into practice as 'tweens focus on fitness. |
 ADHD focus of CDC study
November 13, 2012
South Carolina was part of a CDC report, undertaken by USC and University of Oklahoma, on ADHD among children. Dr. Robert McKeown of the Arnold School led USC's research team.
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