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Fruit Fly Research Possible Key to Understanding Alzheimer's and Degenerative Diseases
July 16, 2019
What if someone told you fruit flies could be the answer to understanding and treating degenerative diseases? Thanks to a new grant from the National Institute of Health, Maggie Pearce PhD, assistant professor of biology and neuroscience, is leading a new study to find that data using the tiny insects.
USciences Launches MBA with Focus on the Cannabis Industry
July 16, 2019
USciences' Cannabis Industry Option is the first of its kind in the US, offering education in the business of cannabis, hemp, and dispensary operations.
Pharmacy Students Serve Nearly 1200 Patients During Jamaican Mission Trip
July 16, 2019
Jamaica in the summer sounds like a vacation, but for one group of USciences students, it was another step in their academic career to prepare them for a job in the healthcare industry.
Biochemistry Student Gains Experience at Coveted Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Internship
July 16, 2019
Chosen as one of eighteen undergraduates from among more than 850 applicants, Blake Nelson BC'20 is gaining hands-on experience at the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, where eight Nobel laureates have contributed to major discoveries in science.
USciences Grad Offered Four Medical School Interviews; Gets Accepted to All Four
July 15, 2019
Since childhood, Shagun Dhanju BMS'18 knew she wanted to go to medical school. Now, her dream is a reality as Dhanju begins her first semester at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University (CMSRU) in the fall.
Health Career Summer Academy Exposes Teens to Health Careers Early
July 08, 2019
USciences partnered with Main Line Health to offer a week-long Health Career Summer Academy to expose teens to careers in the health professions.
Virtual Orientation
July 01, 2019
Welcome to USciences! Get acquainted with our university and learn what you need to know before beginning classes in the Fall.
World-Class Polymers Researchers Meet at USciences for New Conference
June 26, 2019
For the life sciences industry, polymers might be a game changer. From changing the way we think about medication delivery to discovering new materials for implants, experts brought their ideas to USciences in May for a two-day symposium entitled "Polymers in Life Sciences" where they explored the vast possibilities.
Ursinus College, USciences Sign Affiliation Agreement
June 25, 2019
Ursinus grads can pursue advanced degrees in one of 12 USciences graduate programs
Faculty Research: Climate Change Linked to Rise In Bacterial Infections
June 24, 2019
A new study of patient cases presenting with a deadly Vibrio vulnificus bacteria, suggests climate change and warming waters may be the cause of an increased number of infections in areas not previously impacted.
Expert Commentary: Pollution from Refinery Blasts and Fire Could Irritate Asthma, COPD Sufferers
June 24, 2019
Julie Becker PhD, MPH, associate professor of health policy, warned that an explosion at the Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery on Friday, June 21, 2019 could be dangerous for those in the area at risk.
USciences Students Share Passion for Physics at STEM Camp for Girls
June 24, 2019
USciences physics students and alumni came together for two weeks in June to share their passion for science with middle school girls enrolled in the Physics Wonder Girls Camp.
Transfer Student Welcome Day
June 24, 2019
To get you ready for your first semester here at USciences, all new transfer students are invited to campus for our Transfer Student Welcome Day.
USciences Celebrates Class of 2019 at Annual Awards
June 20, 2019
Commencement prizes are awarded upon based on academic excellence, research, leadership qualities, and community involvement. The 2019 award reception was an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of our graduates.
USciences Professor Co-Authors Book Examining Rhetoric of Mental Illness
June 20, 2019
A new book entitled "Diagnosing Madness, The Discursive Construction of the Psychiatric Patient, 1850-1920" studies the linguistic negotiations made to identify mental illness and diagnose patients.
Grad Students Learn About Opportunities at Networking Event
June 19, 2019
In an effort to help students explore opportunities and avenues that might not be along their conventional career paths, the Graduate Student Organization hosted its annual Career Pathways event on May 1.
Expert Commentary: What Parents Need to Know About Early Signs of Autism
June 19, 2019
6abc Action News spoke with Ashley de Marchena, PhD at University of the Sciences about what parents need to know about autism. She is a licensed clinical psychologist and her expertise is in early diagnosis of autism.
Faculty and Staff Honored for Service at Annual Employee Recognition Reception
June 18, 2019
Every year, the University comes together after the spring semester is over to celebrate the years of service by employees.
OT Students Join Fight Against Parkinson's by Teaching Boxing
June 18, 2019
Occupational therapy students in their second professional year of the program are learning the numerous benefits of boxing after a semester of weekly coaching as part of their fieldwork.
Accepted Transfer Student Chat
June 11, 2019