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Postdoctoral fellow quoted in New York Times ⟩
October 20, 2014
Autism Chan in the Media Faculty Research
By Mike McNulty Postdoctoral Fellow Leah Stein NIH T32 Postdoctoral Fellow Leah Stein MA ’06, PhD ’13 was quoted in a New York Times article on the potential for sensory adaptations to reduce distress and pain of children with autism when visiting the dentist. Stein is a member of the Sensory…
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5 awardees and 82 presenters slated for OTAC 2014 conference ⟩
October 3, 2014
Alumni Associations and Bodies Awards Conferences Faculty
By Mike McNulty Five USC Trojans received awards and 82 Trojans presented during the 2014 conference of the Occupational Therapy Association of California, October 16-19 in Pasadena. Assistant clinical professor Sarah Bream received the Award of Appreciation, alumna Diane Mayfield received the…
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Chan family gift creates first named, endowed occupational therapy program in nation ⟩
September 17, 2014
Alumni Chan in the Media China Initiative Faculty International
The $20 million gift establishes an occupational therapy initiative in China and Florence Clark is installed as first holder of Mrs. T.H. Chan Professorship
By Jessica Raymond/USC Today USC Trustee Ronnie Chan and wife, Barbara (Photo/Dave Choi) USC Trustee Ronnie C. Chan MBA ’76 and his wife, Barbara, have dedicated $20 million to USC’s pioneering occupational science and occupational therapy program. Given in honor of Chan’s mother, the gift…
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Self-care among Latinos with diabetes studied ⟩
September 11, 2014
Awards Chan in the Media Clinical Community and Partners Faculty Health and Wellness Research
Elizabeth Pyatak seeks ways to make health an everyday habit for teens and young adults
By Paul Karon/USC News USC occupational scientist and occupational therapist Elizabeth Pyatak helps young people with diabetes adopt the self-care habits and protocols recommended by their physicians. In a vote of confidence, the National Institutes of Health has given the assistant professor a…
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39 USC Trojans presenting at the 2014 International Congress of the WFOT ⟩
June 11, 2014
Alumni Associations and Bodies Conferences Faculty
Congratulations to the 39 USC Trojan alumni and faculty members scheduled to present at the 2014 International Congress of the World Federation of Occupational Therapists in Yokohama, Japan. Congrats and Fight On! Click below to view the list.
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Two faculty members earn year-end nods ⟩
May 8, 2014
Awards Community and Partners Faculty
By Mike McNulty IPGC wins Extraordinary Engagement Award Two division faculty members received year-end awards from university organizations in recognition of their dedication to serving students and the community. Assistant clinical professor Ashley Halle (pictured second from left) received an…
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OT Practice magazine highlights division’s efforts in primary care ⟩
April 28, 2014
Chan in the Media Clinical Community and Partners Faculty
Occupational therapists are breaking new ground in working with other medical professionals within a key emerging health care model — primary care
By Andrew Waite/OT Practice As Michelle Farmer OTD, OTR/L, described the patient who was 12 weeks pregnant, extremely disorganized, anxious, depressed, and hallucinating, Brian Prestwich, MD, wanted to offer his perspective. “So what do I see as a physician?” asked Prestwich, the then medical…
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Dental visits can be daunting for autistic children ⟩
April 25, 2014
Autism Chan in the Media Clinical Community and Partners Faculty Research
Sharon Cermak wants to make the experience more kid-friendly
By Rob Russow MA ’14/USC Today Professor Sharon Cermak Do you dread going to the dentist? You may have good reasons: With its whirring drills, bright operatory lights and strong scents, the dental office experience can overwhelm even the most stoic patient. But for children with autism — many of…
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68 Trojans presenting at 2014 AOTA conference ⟩
March 26, 2014
Alumni Associations and Bodies Awards Conferences Faculty Students
Congratulations to the 68 USC Trojan faculty, alumni, students and staff who presented at the 2014 Conference of the American Occupational Therapy Association, March 3-6 in Baltimore. Additionally of special note, alumnae Dottie Ecker Cert. ’58, MA ’68 and Sue Knox MA ’68, PhD ’97 were…
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85 Trojans representing at 2013 OTAC conference ⟩
October 22, 2013
Alumni Associations and Bodies Conferences Faculty
85 Trojan alumni and faculty will be presenting at the 2013 Conference of the Occupational Therapy Association of California, Oct. 24-27 at the Sacramento (Calif.) Convention Center. On the evening of Friday Oct. 25, be sure to join your USC Trojan Family at the conference's alumni cocktail mixer.…
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