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The USC Institute for Global Health is a campus-wide focal-point for interdisciplinary activities in global health. The Institute consolidates and shares information about global health projects and events, and provides educational programs and immersion experiences with the purpose of inspiring USC students to pursue careers in global health. The Institute also provides forums for the university’s diverse faculty to work together on research, policies, and action that can contribute to controlling the disease and health conditions that are projected to cause the greatest burden in the coming century.

USC & World News
Vaccine system remains antiquated
"New production techniques are mostly years away from being implemented..." »
Two executed in China over tainted milk
"Two people were executed Tuesday in China for their part in a tainted milk scandal that killed at least six babies and sickened about 300,000 others, state-run media reported..." »
AIDS deaths top 25 mln but infections slow
"AIDS has killed 25 million people worldwide but new infections are slowing sharply, the UN said in an annual report on the crisis Tuesday that mixed hope with a warning against complacency...." »
Dental Hygiene Students Screen for Oral Cancer
"Members of the USC School of Dentistry’s Dental Hygiene Class of 2010 provided oral health screenings and tobacco cessation advice for USC students..." »
New cervical cancer screening guidelines released
"The new mammogram recommendations out earlier this week caused quite an uproar. Now comes another change in screening tests for women -- this one for cervical cancer..." »
U.S. Panel Recommends Delaying Regular Mammograms Until Age 50
"A U.S. government group recommends that women delay getting regular mammograms until age 50, instead of 40, the age at which the American Cancer Society..." »

Featured Activities
Lecture Series: Visions for Change
Jan. 19-29 - USC Institute for Global Health welcomes Dr. Judith Mackay, who was named one of Times 100 People Who Shaped Our World for her tireless efforts in the crusade against smoking in Asia. RSVP for the Lecture »
Work at the Institute for Global Health
The Institute for Global Health is hiring a project specialist to assist in furthering the dynamic growth of projects and programs for the Institte. Apply Today »
Student Grant Programs
Global Health Research Immersion Grants and Action Grants are available for all USC students interested in hands-on experience to prepare for a global health career. Apply today »
Global Health T-Shirts
Support a student, buy a cool T-Shirt! Global Health Trojan T-shirts are on sale for $25 and all funds go to support our student programs and fund international travel for global health research. Order a Global Health Trojan T-Shirt »
Student Travel Blogs
Follow our students as they travel the world and explore new challenges in global health. Featured Blog: Kiran Gadani, MPH Graduate 2009. Studied the burden of obesity in India during the summer of 2009. View Blog »
Animating Global Health Messages
Graduate animation students from the School of Cinematic Arts were awarded funds to develop animated global health messages. View Video »