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Articles by Sarah Marshall, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences

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Genome Center tracking and sequencing - making a difference in health care

Article
10/28/2016
Nathan Watt, a research associate at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, closely monitors data on a next-generation sequencer in The American Genome Center at the university. This sequencing helps pinpoint genetic mutations that could serve as biomarkers, which can better predict disease risks and outcomes. TAGC is one of four academic genome centers in the U.S. and the only genome center in the federal system. (DoD photo by Sarah Marshall)

The American Genome Center at USU aims to study large populations by quickly sequencing thousands of genomes

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Operation Bushmaster challenges students, enhances readiness

Article
10/26/2016
Fourth-year medical students from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences practiced their skills during Operation Bushmaster, a field exercise that took place Oct. 10-22 at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa. (DoD photo by Sarah Marshall)

Fourth-year medical students participated in a field exercise, Medical Field Practicum 202, better known as Operation Bushmaster

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USU students learn public health, zombie style

Article
7/5/2016
An animated zombie pandemic scenario helps students in the family nurse practitioner doctorate of nursing practice program at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences to understand key principles in responding to and understanding population health – the overall health of a group, be it a group of employees, a community, or entire nation. USHS graphic

An animated zombie pandemic scenario helps students in the family nurse practitioner doctorate of nursing practice program at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences to understand key principles in responding to and understanding population health.

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Prosthodontics: The Complex Science Behind a Simple Smile

Article
4/9/2015
(Photo by Sarah Marshall, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Public Affairs) Roberto Carrera, who works in the Prosthodontics Department of the Naval Postgraduate Dental School, prepares crowns for casting.

It’s National Prosthodontic Awareness Week. Prosthodontists at Walter Reed and Naval Postgraduate Dental School use advanced technology to provide military patients with complete oral rehabilitation.

A Creative Craft Staff Member Creates Prosthetic Eyes

Article
2/26/2015
Louis Gilbert says he has "absolutely the best job. It's really rewarding." (photo by Beverli Alford, WRNMMC Strategic Communications/Marketing)

A Retired Navy dental technician creates hand-made, lifelike prosthetic eyes

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