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✌️The official account of the Department of Population and Public Health Sciences at Keck School of Medicine of USC. 💡Follow us for the latest on public health research and learn more at pphs.usc.edu #publichealth #globalhealth #science #research

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Department of Population and Public Health Sciences @uscpphs.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
✨To stay up-to-date on the latest in public health research & education follow us on the following accounts.👇 Instagram: instagram.com/uscpphs/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/uscp... Twitter: x.com/uscpphs
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Department of Population and Public Health Sciences @uscpphs.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
✨Research Associate Chibuzor Babalola, MD, MPH, has been awarded the Summer Research Fellowship from the American Sexually Transmitted Diseases Association (ASTDA) to conduct research on chlamydia trachomatis infection during pregnancy. Learn more here: bit.ly/3SY1UlF @keckschoolusc.bsky.social
Chibuzor Babalola and Jeffrey Klausner
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Department of Population and Public Health Sciences @uscpphs.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
Congratulations, Class of 2025 🎓 We can’t wait to see all you will accomplish! Welcome to the Trojan alumni family. Fight On Forever!✌️ @keck.usc.edu @usc.edu @rnbluthenthal.bsky.social
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Department of Population and Public Health Sciences @uscpphs.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
🎓Introducing Dr. Raymond Hughley with Drs. Bluthenthal and Hughes Halbert. ✨Hughley graduated with a Doctorate in Epidemiology. ✌️Fight On Forever! #KSOMGrad #USCGrad #Classof2025 @rnbluthenthal.bsky.social @keckschoolusc.bsky.social
Drs. Bluthenthal, Hughley, Hughes Halbert
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Department of Population and Public Health Sciences @uscpphs.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
🎓 The world better get ready… because here comes the Class of 2025! 💪🔥 #KSOMGrad #USCGrad @usc.edu @keck.usc.edu @uscalum.bsky.social @rnbluthenthal.bsky.social
2025 commencement ceremony
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Department of Population and Public Health Sciences @uscpphs.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
✨ Meet Juan Luis Flores,🎓 a first-gen college student graduating with a Master of Public Health: Global Health degree. Flores plans to be a physician. “I hope to bridge the gap between clinical practice and public health by integrating population-level insights into individual patient care.” ✌️
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Department of Population and Public Health Sciences @uscpphs.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
✨Meet Eunice Dulalia, a first-generation college student graduating with a Master of Science in Global Medicine degree. Dulalia is a progressive degree student also graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Global Health. Fight on Eunice! ✌️ @keck.usc.edu #KSOMGrad #classof2025 #uscgrad #KSOMGrad2025
Eunice Dulalia Graduation Photo
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Department of Population and Public Health Sciences @uscpphs.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
✨ Meet Grace Guo,🎓a first-generation college student graduating with a Master of Public Health degree in biostatistics/epidemiology. Guo is a progressive degree student graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Global Health. @keck.usc.edu #KSOMGrad #classof2025 #uscgrad #KSOMGrad2025
Grace Guo graduation photo
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Department of Population and Public Health Sciences @uscpphs.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
✨Meet Skyler Nahouray,🎓 who is graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Health Promotion and Disease Prevention. Nahouray’s interests lie at the intersection of public health, animal welfare, and community care. @keck.usc.edu @rnbluthenthal.bsky.social #KSOMGrad #classof2025 #uscgrad #KSOMGrad2025
Skyler Nahouray graduation photo
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Department of Population and Public Health Sciences @uscpphs.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
Congratulations to Lindsay Renfro, MS, PhD, who has been promoted to Professor of Research Population and Public Health Sciences. "I look forward to continuing to educate others in the biostatistics principles of clinical trial design, conduct, and analysis.” @keckschoolusc.bsky.social
woman standing in front of a bush
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Department of Population and Public Health Sciences @uscpphs.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
🌟Senior Research Associate Wei-Lin Wang presented at the Society of Behavioral Medicine Conference in San Francisco. Wang’s study aims to illustrate the application of his team’s physical activity classification algorithm and introduce novel statistical approaches to analyze the resulting data.
Wei-Lin Wang presents at SBM conference
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Department of Population and Public Health Sciences @uscpphs.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
"The Society of Behavioral Medince 2025 was a fantastic conference. It gave us a chance to explore San Francisco, connect experts across the field..and reconnect and catch up with professional friends and former Reach Lab members and colleagues," says Kristen Moore, a doctoral student.
Kristen Moore gave a poster presentation at the Society of Behavioral Medicine conference.
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Department of Population and Public Health Sciences @uscpphs.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
"I highly recommend attending the Society of Behavioral Medicine conference— it is exceptionally student-friendly, offering a supportive environment where feedback from senior researchers is constructive, insightful, and geared toward growth..” says doctoral student Max Samuelson.
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Department of Population and Public Health Sciences @uscpphs.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
🎉 It’s National Public Health Week✨ From the classroom to the community, we’re proud of our population and public health Trojans committed to advancing public health. 🌟 We celebrate transforming lives through rigorous education courses, innovative training programs, & insightful research. @usc.edu
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Department of Population and Public Health Sciences @uscpphs.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
"I am grateful for the chance to attend the Society of Behavioral Medicine Conference that pushed my thinking in so many directions including exposure to new methods, cross-disciplinary research, and the intersection of academia and industry," says Kristina Miljkovic, 2nd year doctoral student.
women with poster presentation
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Department of Population and Public Health Sciences @uscpphs.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
🌟Shiwen "Sherlock" Li, a postdoctoral fellow, presented his research which found that PFOS exposure (in rat's offspring) was linked to disruption in two regions of the brain he examined, responsible for important brain functions such as decision making and reward system. @keck.usc.edu
Shiwen Sherlock Li poster presentation
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Department of Population and Public Health Sciences @uscpphs.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
🌟"The Society of Toxicology Annual Meeting was a great opportunity to learn about toxicology and how ongoing toxicology research provides a foundation in examining the health impacts of PFAS exposure,” says Roselyn B. Tanghal, a 2nd year PhD student at @keck.usc.edu
Roselyn B Tanghal poster presentation
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Department of Population and Public Health Sciences @uscpphs.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
🌟PhD student Carmen Chen presented her research at the Society of Toxicology Annual Meeting. “Connecting with diverse talents in related fields was a highlight—their knowledge of- and enthusiasm for environmental health inspired me. I'm excited to apply these fresh ideas to my career."@keck.usc.edu
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Department of Population and Public Health Sciences @uscpphs.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
COMPETITION: The 10th annual APRU Global Health Case Competition is here. Students will compete with teams from around the region in this fun and educational competition relating to a real-world global health challenge. ✅Learn more + register: bit.ly/4kF32qR
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Department of Population and Public Health Sciences @uscpphs.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
Congratulations Adam Leventhal, PhD! He has been named a University Professor, USC's highest academic honors. Recipients are outstanding faculty who have brought great distinction and honor to the university through their work. 🔗 www.provost.usc.edu/appointment-... @keck.usc.edu @uscedu.bsky.social
Adam Leventhal, PhD
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Department of Population and Public Health Sciences @uscpphs.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
EVENT: Join us for a day of insightful presentations, discussions and collaboration aimed at advancing cancer health equity across diverse communities featuring public health researchers, cancer equity leaders, community health advocates & more. Registration is free! Learn more: bit.ly/3CKxdMx
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Department of Population and Public Health Sciences @uscpphs.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
EVENT: The Master of Public Health Student Association invites you to its Women's History Month event. Join us in celebrating, discussing, and highlighting women who are making significant strides in achieving better outcomes for women. ✅RSVP: bit.ly/3Qhjhg1
Celebrating women in public health
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Department of Population and Public Health Sciences @uscpphs.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
EVENT: USC Institute of Inequalities in Global Health and the IDEAS Initiative present 'Vaccine Development and Global Health' with Keith Chirgwin, MD. Chirgwin is an independent advisor and consultant for several Drug & Vaccine Developers and Funders 🗓️ FEB 24 | 12PM Register here: bit.ly/42Qqrza
VACCINE DEVELOPMENT AND GLOBAL HEALTH
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Department of Population and Public Health Sciences @uscpphs.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
EVENT: The USC Graduate Student Government invites you to a virtual workshop exploring how islamophobia impacts public health. This session features a presentation by Goleen Samari, PhD, a leading expert in public health and social inequities. 🗓️ FEB 19 | 5PM Learn more + register: bit.ly/4gvU3VS
Impacts of Islamophobia on public health with Goleen Samari, PhD
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Department of Population and Public Health Sciences @uscpphs.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
Congratulations Mona Bandov! She is a recipient of the Norman Beery Memorial Scholarship from the @amstatnews.bsky.social awarded to first-generation college students in statistics or related fields. Watch her full video here: bit.ly/4jHVNOF @keckschoolusc.bsky.social @rnbluthenthal.bsky.social
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Department of Population and Public Health Sciences @uscpphs.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: USC IPR will host the Judi Hollis Obesity Prevention Symposium. We welcome participation from all stakeholders working to advance adolescent health and treatment programs, policies, education, and research. Deadline: FEB 10. ➡️More info: mcusercontent.com/d3fe6b9eb1ed...
Judi Hollis Obesity Prevention Symposium flyer
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Department of Population and Public Health Sciences @uscpphs.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
EVENT: You're invited to the Institute for Health Promotion & Disease Prevention Research Webinar Speaker Series with Kar-Hai Chu, PhD. Chu has a background in computer science, social network analysis, digital surveillance, tobacco control, and adolescent health. 🗓️Feb 7 RSVP: bit.ly/ipr_speakers...
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Department of Population and Public Health Sciences @uscpphs.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
Professor Susanne Hempel, PhD, has been recognized among the top 2% of scientists in the world for 2024 in a list by @elsevierconnect.bsky.social and Stanford University.
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Department of Population and Public Health Sciences @uscpphs.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
Follow us on our social platforms for the latest in public health research & education.👇 Instagram: instagram.com/uscpphs/ Facebook: facebook.com/uscpphs/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/uscp... YouTube: youtube.com/@USCPPHS TikTok: tiktok.com/@uscpphs Threads: bit.ly/4jqxepb Twitter: x.com/uscpphs
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