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Academic News
USciences Faculty Awarded Grant from National Cancer InstituteJanuary 17, 2022
Bin Chen, PhD, was awarded an R15 grant application from the National Institutes of Health's National Cancer Institute.
USciences Faculty Supports Autistic Community At COVID Vaccine ClinicDecember 15, 2021
Ashley de Marchena, PhD, Assistant Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience, and Director of USciences' InterAction Lab, volunteered at a special COVID-19 vaccine clinic on December 11, 2021 at the Academy of Natural Sciences for people with sensory issues.
Samson College Alumni Share Thoughts on Workplace DiversityDecember 13, 2021
A panel of alumni from Samson College gathered at a roundtable event "Yield Ahead: Merging into the Workforce" hosted by the Samson College Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee on November 30, 2021.
Appeal for a Meal: USciences donates 350 Thanksgiving MealsNovember 24, 2021
USciences faculty, staff, and students filled more than 350 reusable shopping bags to the top with the fixings for a flavorful Thanksgiving meal.
Students Shape Research Careers In Explorers and Scholars ProgramNovember 09, 2021
. A novel program -- Explorers and Scholars -- allows students in the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy's Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences the funding to focus on research in a lab throughout the summer.
Chemistry Lab Receives Over $1 Million Grant for Cancer Protein ResearchNovember 03, 2021
The lab of Zhihong Wang, PhD, associate professor of chemistry and biochemistry, has received a $1.1 million grant from the National Institute of Health (NIH)
Faculty Under the Microscope: A Closer Look at USciences Faculty ResearchOctober 18, 2021
Jason Heindl, PhD, Isabelle Mercier, PhD, and Greg Thielman, PT, EdD, share what sparked their interest and what keeps them intrigued in their field of study.
Psychedelic Compounds are Focus of USciences LabOctober 18, 2021
For Jason Wallach, PhD, assistant professor of pharmaceutical sciences at USciences' Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, his desire to learn about psychedelic substances began long before his research career.
Elizabeth Harris Named 2021 PPA Preceptor of the YearOctober 15, 2021
The Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association (PPA) recently presented Elizabeth Harris, PharmD, BCACP with the PPA Preceptor of the Year Award.
Q&A with Health Administration Faculty for USciences OnlineOctober 04, 2021
Natasha Webster PhD, MSHSA, MHA, CAGS, faculty in USciences Online's Health Administration program applies her experience and love for teaching.
USciences Professor of Virology Talks About Flu Season SafetySeptember 30, 2021
As flu season approaches, Assistant Professor of Biology Taisuke Izumi, PhD, shared more about the flu, who is at risk, and why it's important to get the annual flu vaccine.
- Faculty and Alum Have Medical Marijuana Study Published
September 21, 2021
The results of a study conducted by USciences faculty examining patients using medical marijuana was recently published in the journal Medical Cannabis and Cannabinoids.
High School Student gets Experience Researching Cell Movement in Biological Sciences LabSeptember 10, 2021
In the lab of Chris Janetopoulos, PhD, associate professor of biological sciences, high school students work alongside undergraduates to study how cells move.
USciences Awarded $5.2 Million in Research Grants for 2021 Fiscal YearAugust 24, 2021
Researchers and investigators from throughout University of the Sciences' three colleges were awarded $5.2 million for nearly 30 grant and contract funding awards in 2021 to support ongoing investigations and support student involvement in research and training.
Undergrads Spend Summer Studying Alzheimer's DiseaseAugust 17, 2021
Two USciences students participated in the Alzheimer's Summer Internship program at the University of Pennsylvania's Penn Memory Center for black or African American students.
New Book by Physics Professor Explores the Big Bang DebateAugust 12, 2021
Paul Halpern, PhD has recently published a new book titled Flashes of Creation: George Gamow, Fred Hoyle, and the Great Big Bang Debate.
Middle School Students Experiment with STEM During USciences CampAugust 12, 2021
Seventh and Eighth grade students from St. Francis de Sales School in West Philadelphia participated in a two-week long STEM camp.
Q&A With USciences Online Health Administration FacultyAugust 12, 2021
With more than 20 years' experience in corporate healthcare environments, Susan Aloi, PhD, shares her expertise with students in USciences Online's Health Administration program.
USciences Online Launches Epidemiology CourseAugust 05, 2021
COVID-19 has brought a new focus on public health and the field of epidemiology as a whole. This same focus is offered to future healthcare leaders in USciences Online's newly developed course "Managerial Epidemiology and Population Health for Healthcare Organizations.
Scientists Inspire Girls to Pursue STEM at Physics Wonder Girls CampJuly 14, 2021
Female scientists working in industry and research addressed dozens of girls participating in the 2021 Physics Wonder Girls Camp at USciences. The camp was hosted virtually this year and offered to middle school girls interested in physics.