Congratulations to our first cohort of CoGENES graduates! The Community Genetics Navigation Specialists (CoGENES) training program informs and trains promotores de salud to become advocates for colorectal cancer. During the training the CoGENES learned about colorectal cancer and genetics. They will take the information they learned and train other promotores on the same topics. Together,…Continue Reading Congratulations to our 1st Cohort of CoGENES Graduates!
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Congratulations to the JEDI WEST graduates!
Congratulations to the JEDI WEST graduates as part of the AYA Capacity Building Program. We would like to acknowledge all the JEDI WEST graduates, the office of Community Initiatives at KSOM, Dean Dr. Carolyn Meltzer and our community partners. Below are pictures from the July 15, 2023 culmination event….Continue Reading Congratulations to the JEDI WEST graduates!
In memorium of Esther Schiller
A Celebration of Life was held for Esther Schiller, clean air champion, founder and project director of SAFE (Smoke-free Air for Everyone) at UCLA on May 13, 2023. Esther was an amazing clean-air advocate and was a pioneer in the world of smoke-free multi-unit housing. Esther will be missed, but she leaves behind a great…Continue Reading In memorium of Esther Schiller
Dr. Lourdes Baezconde-Garbanati delivered a Message of Joy and Hope
Dr. Lourdes Baezconde-Garbanati delivered a message of joy and hope at the commencement speech for the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC. Click the video below to listen to her speech. Ostrow welcomes Lourdes Baezconde-Garbanati as 2023 Commencement Speaker…Continue Reading Dr. Lourdes Baezconde-Garbanati delivered a Message of Joy and Hope
Congratulations to the recent 2023 graduates!
We are celebrating the graduation of these exceptional women, Dr. Bibiana Martínez and Dr. Cynthia Begay, who have made tremendous achievements in behavioral sciences. Drs. Martínez, Begay and Baezconde-Garbanati. Dr. Cynthia Begay w Dr. Baezconde-Garbanati Drs. Bibiana Martínez, Baezconde-Garbanati and Dr . Burner at the May 13 Graduate students graduation for KSOM …Continue Reading Congratulations to the recent 2023 graduates!
New Funding Opportunity for Center for Research on Hispanic Children and Families
The Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation (OPRE), within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), is soliciting applications for the Center for Research on Hispanic Children and Families (HHS-2023-ACF-OPRE-PH-0031). This 5-year cooperative agreement will fund a research center to lead and support investigation of the needs of Hispanic populations served by ACF and promising…Continue Reading New Funding Opportunity for Center for Research on Hispanic Children and Families
USC President Folt honors Dr. Baezconde-Garbanati at the 42nd Annual Academic Honors Convocation
Congratulations to Dr. Lourdes Baezconde-Garbanati, Associate Director of Community Outreach and Engagement at USC Norris and Associate Dean for Community Initiatives at Keck School of Medicine of USC, who was honored as a Distinguished Professor of Population and Public Health Sciences by the University of Southern California’s President, Carol Folt. Dr. Baezconde was honored at…Continue Reading USC President Folt honors Dr. Baezconde-Garbanati at the 42nd Annual Academic Honors Convocation
Congratulations Dr. Baezconde-Garbanati for receiving the Humanitarian of Hope Award
Congratulations to our director, Dr. Lourdes Baezconde-Garbanati for receiving the Humanitarian of Hope Award. In recognition of keeping humanity in science through connecting educational institutions, research scientists, and community members in the work that changes lives daily. Presented by Pastor Rhonda Holbert on Saturday, December 3, 2022 during the 20th Anniversary Joyful Jubilee hosted by…Continue Reading Congratulations Dr. Baezconde-Garbanati for receiving the Humanitarian of Hope Award
SC CTSI partners with filmmakers and public health communicators to counter vaccine hesitancy among underserved populations
Check out this recent article: SC CTSI partners with filmmakers and public health communicators to counter vaccine hesitancy among underserved populations…Continue Reading SC CTSI partners with filmmakers and public health communicators to counter vaccine hesitancy among underserved populations
Congratulations to Dr. Baezconde-Garbanati, appointed as a Distinguished Professor of Population and Public Health Sciences
Congratulations to Dr. Lourdes Baezconde-Garbanati, Associate Director of Community Outreach and Engagement at USC Norris and Associate Dean for Community Initiatives at Keck School of Medicine of USC, who has been appointed as a Distinguished Professor of Population and Public Health Sciences by the University of Southern California for her outstanding work in Hispanic/Latino health…Continue Reading Congratulations to Dr. Baezconde-Garbanati, appointed as a Distinguished Professor of Population and Public Health Sciences