Events & Announcements

Announcements

April 1, 2025
Faculty Spotlight April 2025: Dr. Adedeji Okikiade

In this month's Faculty Spotlight, we highlight Dr. Adedeji Okikiade, a dedicated faculty member at CNUCOM. With a passion for pathology, Dr. Okikiade shares his journey in medicine, emphasizing the importance of understanding disease mechanisms, patient care, and the value of mentorship. Outside of teaching, he enjoys exploring cultural heritage, traveling, and spending time with loved ones. He encourages students to embrace resilience, curiosity, and their passion for medicine as they shape their careers.

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March 1, 2025
Faculty Spotlight March 2025: Dr. Susan Stevens

In this month's Faculty Spotlight, we highlight Dr. Susan Stevens, a retired endocrinologist now teaching at CNUCOM. She shares her experiences in medicine, emphasizing the importance of patient relationships, lifelong learning, and finding joy in one's specialty. Outside of work, she enjoys outdoor activities and spending time with family, and encourages students to follow their passion in their medical journey.

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March 1, 2025
Congratulations to the Intramural Seed Grant Winners!

On behalf of Dr. Frezza and the Office of Research, we are pleased to congratulate the winners of the recent intramural seed grant competition. The recipients, who were notified a few weeks ago via email, are John Cusick, Elana N. Dedkova, Yifan Li, Valerie Gerriets, Han-Rong Weng, and Anura W.G. Ratnasiri. These innovative projects span a range of research topics, from cancer to medical education, and we look forward to seeing the impactful work they will accomplish!






Upcoming Events

  Sign up for Journal Club!
Wed, Apr 23, 12 - 1pm
CNUCOM Room 158, MS Teams

Join the CNUCOM Journal Club — a monthly hybrid event where faculty and students present and discuss a journal article of their choice.

Sign up here!

For more information, contact: Jennifer.Gullo@cnsu.edu

  Diversity in Medicine Summer Camp 2025
July 14, 2025 - July 18, 2025

Join CNU College of Medicine for a week-long camp for high school and college undergraduate studentsinterested in pursuing a career in healthcare. Our mission is to uplift and empower future generations of healthcare professionals while emphasizing the importance of diversity.

For more information, contact: dimsummercamp@gmail.com