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We are one of the best and fastest growing academic
units at USC. Our impressive and diverse research portfolio and our strong tradition of collaborating with public and private health agencies and institutions
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generate new knowledge that can lead to improvements in
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train highly educated health
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serve the larger communities in which we live and work, by using our special
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News & Notes
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Biostatistics Forum -
March 14, 2012
HESC Room 103, 4-5 pm
Rishi Chakraborty, from the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the University of South Carolina will present a talk titled, "Resampling Method to Estimate Intra-cluster Correlation for Clustered Binary Data." |
What is causing weight gain?
A new study by Arnold School researchers seeks answers to why Americans aren't getting thinner. |
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ADA awards grant
American Diabetes Association has awarded Dr. Anwar Merchant a grant to study possible link between periodontal microorganisms and markers of cardiovascular disease in youth. |
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Center puts food, activity in 'Healthy Context'
Center for Research in Nutrition and Health Disparities draws on expertise across campus as it develops strong research program in nutrition. |
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 Studies garner attention
(February 20, 2012)
The editor-in-chief of an ACSM journal singles out two articles by Arnold School researchers for important findings on the link between physical activity and mental health. |
 Mexican-American youth at risk
(February 6, 2012)
A study by Dr. Jihong Liu in "Journal of Nutrition" finds that less acculturated Mexican-American youth at risk for obesity, poorer diet as they adapt to U.S. lifestyles. |
 HIV/AIDS:
30 years later
(July 22, 2011)
Arnold School faculty continue to be at forefront of HIV/AIDS education and prevention. |
 New study will
examine 'food deserts'
in Palmetto State
(July 22, 2011)
In rural, low-income areas have limited options in being able to shop for fruits, vegetables, and other healthy foods. |
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