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Southern California University’s Gabrielle Villard Selected as an ASHG Post-Baccalaureate Genomics Analyst Fellow

Southern California University's Gabrielle Villard Selected as an ASHG Post-Baccalaureate Genomics Analyst Fellow Gabrielle Villard, a recent graduate of SCU's Master of Science in Human Genetics and Genomics (MSHGG), has been selected for the prestigious Post-Baccalaureate Genomics Analyst Fellowship, offered by the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) in collaboration with the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI). This highly competitive two-year program provides exceptional early-career scientists with hands-on experience in genomics, allowing them to engage in groundbreaking research, policy development, and advocacy. Fellows are placed at either NHGRI's Extramural Research Program in Bethesda, MD, or at ASHG in Rockville, [...]

By |2025-08-22T20:43:02+00:00February 11, 2025|Front Page News, Genetics-Organic|
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Southern California University of Health Sciences Graduates 536 New Healthcare Professionals In 2024

Southern California University of Health Sciences Graduates 536 New Healthcare Professionals In 2024 Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) hosted its annual commencement ceremony on Monday, December 16, at the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach conferring health science degrees to 536 graduates of the Class of 2024. The commencement ceremony is available for on-demand viewing via SCU's YouTube channel. The Class of 2024 represents the broad variety of SCU's academic programs, with the following numbers of graduates in each respective program: 216 Doctor of Chiropractic graduates 36 Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine graduates 1 Master of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine graduate [...]

By |2025-08-22T20:57:39+00:00December 18, 2024|ACM-Organic, AYUR-Organic, BSHS-Organic, DC, DC-Organic, Front Page News, Genetics-Organic, MSHGG, MSMS-Organic, MSPA-Organic, OTD|
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Southern California University of Health Sciences Welcomes Renowned Precision Medicine Expert to Advisory Board

Southern California University of Health Sciences Welcomes Renowned Precision Medicine Expert to Advisory Board Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Howard McLeod, a world-renowned expert in precision medicine and pharmacogenomics, to the advisory board of its Department of Human Genetics and Genomics. "We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Howard McLeod to our advisory board," said SCU President Dr. John Scaringe. "His exceptional contributions to the field of precision medicine and pharmacogenomics are unmatched, and his guidance will be instrumental in driving our Department of Human Genetics and Genomics to the forefront [...]

By |2025-08-20T23:53:31+00:00August 30, 2024|Front Page News, Genetics-Organic|
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AIHM, SCU, and Cornerstone Collaboration to Co-Host Inaugural Whole Health Conference in October 2024

AIHM, SCU, and Cornerstone Collaboration to Co-Host Inaugural Whole Health Conference in October 2024   Interprofessional continuing education credits available to all conference attendees   Whole Health is emerging as the next evolutionary step in integrative health and medicine. In response, the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine (AIHM), Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU), and the Cornerstone Collaboration for Societal Change have announced they will co-host the Inaugural Whole Health Conference, "Bringing Whole Health to Life,” from October 25 to 27, 2024, at Paradise Point Resort and Spa in San Diego. Healthcare professionals from across the spectrum are [...]

By |2025-08-21T00:01:05+00:00August 20, 2024|ACM-Organic, AYUR-Organic, BSHS-Organic, DC, DC-Organic, DPT, Front Page News, Genetics-Organic, MSMS-Organic, MSPA-Organic, OTD|
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Interprofessional Education Model Builds Bridges Between Academic and Clinical Communities, Students and Faculty

Southern California University (SCU)'s groundbreaking Interprofessional Education (IPE) model combines curriculum, clinic, community, and clubs to help students develop a broader base of knowledge and gain a deeper appreciation for different perspectives on care. To celebrate this innovative model and honor the ways we share knowledge, build skills, and improve patient outcomes by bridging academic and clinical communities, SCU launched the IPE and Collaborative Practice Week in June 2022. Now, having completed its second year, the IPE and Collaborative Practice Week is well on its way to cementing itself as an annual, university-wide tradition. "Student feedback was very positive,” Dr. [...]

By |2025-08-22T21:05:53+00:00September 12, 2023|ACM-Organic, AYUR-Organic, BSHS-Organic, DPT, Front Page News, Genetics-Organic, MSMS-Organic, MSPA-Organic, OTD|
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SCU Announces the 2023 ASB Executive Board (E-board)

Elections were recently held for the 2023 SCU ASB Executive Board (E-board) annual student leadership positions, including President, Vice President, CCO Chair, Treasurer, Secretary, and Community Liaison. Congratulations to the following elected student leaders for 2023 who will serve a one-year term beginning Jan. 2023, through Dec. 2023. President: Joanna Quintana (top left) Vice President: Tim Schrijver (top middle) Secretary: Kristeen Shamas (top right) Treasurer: Eira Perez (bottom left) Community Liaison: Madison Park (bottom middle) CCO Chair: John Krueger (bottom right)

By |2025-08-21T17:51:01+00:00November 29, 2022|ACM-Organic, AYUR-Organic, BSHS-Organic, DC-Organic, Front Page News, Genetics-Organic, MSMS-Organic, MSPA-Organic, OTD|
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Amid Hispanic Heritage Month, SCU honors the importance of diversity in transforming and redefining health and healthcare education

Since 1968, National Hispanic Heritage Month has been recognized by the federal government and celebrated across the United States annually, from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 to acknowledge the history, culture, and contributions of Americans whose ancestry can be traced to over 20 countries in Latin America, including Mexico, Central and South America, and the Caribbean. There are approximately 60 million people residing in the U.S. representing approximately 18% of the population, who have ancestries connected to these countries. Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) and SCU Health join in celebrating this annual commemoration as part of our commitment [...]

By |2025-08-21T18:27:12+00:00October 3, 2022|BSHS-Organic, DC-Organic, Front Page News, Genetics-Organic, MSMS-Organic, MSPA-Organic|
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Ask the Professor: What is interprofessional education, and what is IPE and Collaborative Practice Week?

Ask the Professor: What is interprofessional education, and what is IPE and Collaborative Practice Week? To fully meet the complex healthcare needs of patients, a broad range of different perspectives, expertise and education is required. Interprofessional care ranges from clinical and community providers, from family caregivers to case managers, primary care physicians to physician assistants, advance practice nurses, to specialists such as chiropractors and acupuncturists, to social workers, pharmacists, psychologists, and long-term care providers. "At SCU, we like to look at healthcare education a little differently where we challenge convention, embrace collaboration and unite modern medicine with ancient and traditional [...]

By |2025-08-21T19:21:20+00:00June 7, 2022|AYUR-Organic, BSHS-Organic, DC-Organic, Front Page News, Genetics-Organic, MSMS-Organic, MSPA-Organic|
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Introducing DNA Dan: A Genetics and Genomics Podcast

Introducing DNA Dan: A Genetics and Genomics Podcast, SCU's first podcast. The podcast is officially available to listen to on Apple podcast, Spotify, or wherever else you enjoy podcast listening.DNA Dan is a storytelling podcast hosted by Dr. Dan Handley, who serves as Director of the Master of Science in Human Genetics and Genomics degree program at Southern California University of Health Sciences. As the host, Dan is excited to launch this podcast that will dive deep into the world of genetics, genomics, DNA, and the future of precision genomic medicine. The topics include health and ancestry genetic testing, forensic [...]

By |2025-08-21T20:19:12+00:00September 7, 2021|Front Page News, Genetics-Organic|
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